3:13am–Bridgeport–Car into a building at Harral and James Street. Fire department on scene. 3:21 UPDATE–Car into building no real hazard according to fire department and terminating assignment.
10:21pm–Bridgeport– Fire department on scene of a small kitchen fire that spread to the cabinets at 275 Palisade Avenue. Fire was quickly extinguished and they have already recalled the alarm of fire at 10:34.
Bridgeport Fire Department responded to structure fire at 140 Lincoln Avenue shortly after 1:30pm today. Fire department found a burning sofa on the second floor and quickly extinguished the blaze. The apartment suffered extensive smoke damage. Fire officials were still on the scene when we left to post this story so it is unknown at this time if the house is habitable.
David Becker running for First Selectman in Fairfield:
GOV. MALLOY APPOINTS FAIRFIELD FIRST SELECTMAN KEN FLATTO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DIVISION OF SPECIAL REVENUE–Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has appointed Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto as Executive Director of the Division of Special Revenue. The Division of Special Revenue is responsible for managing various special revenues and for regulating legalized gaming in the State of Connecticut, including the Lottery and Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Flatto is currently the First Selectman of Fairfield, a position to which he has been elected five times. As First Selectman, Flatto is responsible for more than 500 employees and a budget of $260 million. Prior to serving as Fairfield’s First Selectman, Flatto served as the Chief Financial Officer for Orangetown, NY, and Comptroller and Deputy Commissioner for the City of Yonkers, NY.
3-22@1:17am–Bridgeport–State Police chase nets one in custody at the corner of Columbia and Johnson Street. Unknown what the driver was wanted for.
A quick moving blaze at 1315 East Main Street shortly after 1pm today continue to keep Bridgeport Fire Departments and Red Cross busy after 2 major fires over the weekend. There were no reported injuries.
3-22@1:17am–Bridgeport–State Police chase nets one in custody at the corner of Columbia and Johnson Street. Unknown what the driver was wanted for.
A quick moving blaze at 1315 East Main Street shortly after 1pm today continue to keep Bridgeport Fire Departments and Red Cross busy after 2 major fires over the weekend. There were no reported injuries.
12:37am–Bridgeport–Police report two black males, one in dreadlocks taking off their clothes in the middle of the street at Central and Barnum Ave.
3/20@7:19pm–Bridgeport/Fairfield Police respond to call of an attempted break-in at 47 Pierce St, Fairfield. It is right on the town line so both departments respond. Police take two in custody.
1:09pm–Bridgeport–High voltage fire in the basement of 1087 Broad Street. FD has it under control waiting for UI.
11:10am–Bridgeport–Fire departments raced to Marty’s Brick Oven Pizza at 2916 Fairfield Avenue for a report of a fire. Fire department reports heavy smoke upon arrival. Initial reports indicated there was a person trapped on the third floor. A sweep of the house found no one in the building. Fire department continue to work the scene. Fire department running additional lines to the back of the building. 11:52–UPDATE–Fire Marshall on the scene to begin investigation. 12:02pm–UPDATE–Fire department reports that the fire did extend into the restaurant and they are trying to gain access into the basement.12:07pm–Fire Department calling all fire personnel to evacuate the building fire is out of control.
6:37am–Bridgeport–Multi-family house on 348 Lenox Avenue. Fire swept through this 2 1/2 story wood structure with flames shooting into the morning sky. The fire started on the first floor and within minutes spread to the second floor. The fire department remained on scene until shortly after 11am. The house was a complete loss with the the roof collapsing partially onto a parked car parked on the street. Fire department declares it a complete loss. One firefighter broke a finger battling this blaze, no other injuries reported. Garth Trotto contributed to this story.
3/20@7:19pm–Bridgeport/Fairfield Police respond to call of an attempted break-in at 47 Pierce St, Fairfield. It is right on the town line so both departments respond. Police take two in custody.
1:09pm–Bridgeport–High voltage fire in the basement of 1087 Broad Street. FD has it under control waiting for UI.
11:10am–Bridgeport–Fire departments raced to Marty’s Brick Oven Pizza at 2916 Fairfield Avenue for a report of a fire. Fire department reports heavy smoke upon arrival. Initial reports indicated there was a person trapped on the third floor. A sweep of the house found no one in the building. Fire department continue to work the scene. Fire department running additional lines to the back of the building. 11:52–UPDATE–Fire Marshall on the scene to begin investigation. 12:02pm–UPDATE–Fire department reports that the fire did extend into the restaurant and they are trying to gain access into the basement.12:07pm–Fire Department calling all fire personnel to evacuate the building fire is out of control.
6:37am–Bridgeport–Multi-family house on 348 Lenox Avenue. Fire swept through this 2 1/2 story wood structure with flames shooting into the morning sky. The fire started on the first floor and within minutes spread to the second floor. The fire department remained on scene until shortly after 11am. The house was a complete loss with the the roof collapsing partially onto a parked car parked on the street. Fire department declares it a complete loss. One firefighter broke a finger battling this blaze, no other injuries reported. Garth Trotto contributed to this story.
2:01am–Bridgeport–Fight of the night at the club Pleasant Moments at Knowlton Street. 2:07am UPDATE–Police are requesting ambulance to William and Harriet Street for injured victim, which is around the corner from the club.
11:19am–Stratford–Attempted commercial burglary at 540 Longbrook Street who fled in a black SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe or Suburban with CT Plate # 371 GDU, carrying two white males with shaved heads in their 40s-50s approximately 150lbs. They fled southbound onto I-95.
12:54–Bridgeport–Police responded to a fight inside Club Azul on Main Street. Police quickly requested additional units when one of the parties had a gun. Police are now requesting an ambulance to the scene. 1:03am–UPDATE–Scene under control “a couple arrests with a weapon recovery”. ConnPost Report here.
12:19am–Bridgeport–A Garfield resident calls police to report he is missing $2 million.
11:28–Bridgeport–Big fight at Frankie’s Sports Bar on Fairfield Ave….Initially radioed in as Kelly’s Pub. Multiple police cars en route .
11:38–UPDATE–Five arrests, police closing the bar for the night. Connecticut Post Report click here.
11:19am–Stratford–Attempted commercial burglary at 540 Longbrook Street who fled in a black SUV, possibly a Chevy Tahoe or Suburban with CT Plate # 371 GDU, carrying two white males with shaved heads in their 40s-50s approximately 150lbs. They fled southbound onto I-95.
12:54–Bridgeport–Police responded to a fight inside Club Azul on Main Street. Police quickly requested additional units when one of the parties had a gun. Police are now requesting an ambulance to the scene. 1:03am–UPDATE–Scene under control “a couple arrests with a weapon recovery”.
12:19am–Bridgeport–A Garfield resident calls police to report he is missing $2 million.
11:28–Bridgeport–Big fight at Ray Kelly’s on Fairfield Ave.. Multiple police cars en route .
11:38–UPDATE–Five arrests, police closing the bar for the night.
12:01pm–Fairfield– Report of an odor of natural gas and one lethargic employee at the Conservation Workshop, 265 One Rod Highway. Fire and police on the way.
3:34–Bridgeport–Victim shot in the hand on Stratford Avenue but he does NOT wish to identify the shooter.
1:03am–Bridgeport–Police investigating a break in at LA Roma Deli at 652 Brooklawn Avenue. Police have a great description and video of the suspect.
11:43–Fairfield–Gun shots reported in Greenfield Hill section of town. About 11pm gunshots on Hillside Road, police found nothing upon arrival. Additional call for multiple gun shots on Merwin’s Lane and just now on Minehill Road (11:42pm). Police are investigating.
The Fairfield Board of Selectmen voted 2-0, with one abstention, Wednesday to recommend that the state Department of Transportation name the train station on lower Black Rock Turnpike be named Fairfield Metro.
12:01pm–Fairfield– Report of an odor of natural gas and one lethargic employee at the Conservation Workshop, 265 One Rod Highway. Fire and police on the way.
3:34–Bridgeport–Victim shot in the hand on Stratford Avenue but he does NOT wish to identify the shooter.
1:03am–Bridgeport–Police investigating a break in at LA Roma Deli at 652 Brooklawn Avenue. Police have a great description and video of the suspect.
11:43–Fairfield–Gun shots reported in Greenfield Hill section of town. About 11pm gunshots on Hillside Road, police found nothing upon arrival. Additional call for multiple gun shots on Merwin’s Lane and just now on Minehill Road (11:42pm). Police are investigating.
The Fairfield Board of Selectmen voted 2-0, with one abstention, Wednesday to recommend that the state Department of Transportation name the train station on lower Black Rock Turnpike be named Fairfield Metro.
March 16 11:04am–Fairfield–I-95 southbound at the rest stop:
Assistant Chief Douglas Chavenello was first onscene at 11:09 and found a Toyota Corolla wedged under the left rear corner of an EPES tractor trailer parked on the left side of the McDonalds rest area between I-95 exits 20 and 19. The driver was trapped and required extrication, which was performed by incoming fire fighters through the removal of the left side of the vehicle and driver’s seat. The patient was extricated and transported to Bridgeport Hospital
3:52–Fairfield–School crossing guard at Mill Hill and Round Hill collapses with unknown medical condition. Police, fire and AMR on the scene.
Car jacked van found on Spring Street. Reports are the woman in the van was found safe but the suspect is still at large
13:09pm–Bridgeport–Bridgeport police are looking for a BURGUNDY Ford Windstar CT Plate- 588-TOR that was carjacked (not red as previously reported). There is a 89 year old female in the passenger seat who cannot speak or move. Police report it was taken by a black male in a red hoodie no weapons displayed. The van was taken from Hawthorne Street. Police radio updates have the van seen near Beardsley Park area but there have been no confirmations.
3/15@12:12pm–Bridgeport–Police and fire department investigating “a man down” on Grand Street.
3/15–2:06am–Bridgeport–Police Officers reporting that lower State Street, Mountain Grove, Dewey to Mapplewood power is out.
