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10:52–Stratford–Main Street by Sikorsky’s a car accident with a car on fire. Roads are being closed. 11:00pm–Main Street is being closed off from Warner Hill Road to Oronoque Lane. 12:22am UPDATE–Roads are still closed off to traffic.

11:18pm–Bridgeport—A man from 77 Lenox was just robbed by 3 black males armed with a shot gun fleeing on Fairfield Ave. on two bicycles. Victim says they are little kids. One black male was about 4”8” 110 lbs wearing a black sweatshirt black jeans. 2nd party wearing all black, hat, tee shirt and jeans armed with a sawed off shot gun fleeing on a freestyle 20” black bike. 3rd party also wearing all black riding on the handle bars. The youths took off on Fairfield Avenue.

10:43pm–Bridgeport–Roll over accident on Route 8 exit 4 crossed over the southbound lanes and rolled over. Multiple vehicles involved. UPDATERoll over accident Route 8 by exit 4 roll over driver fled the scene. Police are looking for a Mexican male fled o n foot southbound possibly across near Main Street. UPDATE-Route 8 Main Street exit ramp southbound shut down by police for manhunt for man that fled roll over accident near exit 4. Lots of PD activity. UPDATE–Police have their man, one in custody.

An 81 year old woman was rescued by fire fighters after she crashed in to a guardrail over a small stream at Post Road East and the Sherwood Island Connector. The woman received minor injuries from the accident.

11:56am–Bridgeport–Shots fired at 340 Trumbull Ave. Apartment A- 6 shots fired and a person grazed by a bullet. All people in the apartment have locked themselves in the bathroom, they possibly know who is responsible. 12:10pm–UPDATE–Bridgeport–Detective Bureau to investigate shooting at 341A (corrected) Trumbull Ave. Canine en route to track shooter. Multiple shots in the apartment one minor injury.

11:25am–Bridgeport–Report of a garage fire at 713 Ogden Street Extended. Fire now on scene reporting light smoke showing. ‎11:29am–UPDATE–Fire dept. reports there is a fire in the garage, roofing material inside burning. Garage is detached and posses no threat to house in the area.

9:33pm–Bridgeport-Fire department called to 28 Autumn Street but the call was for 161 Spring Street. Turns out to be a BBQ grill on the second floor, no fire no entry to the building. A friendly reminder- BBQ grills in multi-family homes in Bridgeport is illegal for this very reason.

The body of a Westport real estate agent, missing for more than three weeks, has been found behind a cemetery in Portsmouth, N.H.

11:56am–Bridgeport–Shots fired at 340 Trumbull Ave. Apartment A- 6 shots fired and a person grazed by a bullet. All people in the apartment have locked themselves in the bathroom, they possibly know who is responsible.   12:10pm–UPDATE–Bridgeport–Detective Bureau to investigate shooting at 341A (corrected) Trumbull Ave. Canine en route to track shooter. Multiple shots in the apartment one minor injury.

 

9:33pm–Bridgeport-Fire department called to 28 Autumn Street but the call was for 161 Spring Street.  Turns out to be a BBQ grill on the second floor, no fire no entry to the building.   A friendly reminder- BBQ grills in multi-family homes in Bridgeport is illegal for this very reason.

The body of a Westport real estate agent, missing for more than three weeks, has been found behind a cemetery in Portsmouth, N.H.

2:11am–Bridgeport–Fire Department quickly knocks down a kitchen fire at 130 Monroe Street on the second floor.  Stove fire extends slightly into the ceiling.  Fire department now reporting a domestic dispute taking place at the rear of the building, requesting police to respond.

10:25pm–Fairfield–A purse snatching just occurred at the Stop and Shop on Tunxis Hill, suspects ran out the door, chased by unknown parties and apprehend.   Here is an extended report from ConnPost.com.

4:47pm–Bridgeport–Driver paying more attention to the detective’s police car than the road crashes into the liquor store behind Green homes on Lexington and Harral Ave.

1:15pm–Fairfield–One youth was arrested today for shooting a BB gun near the law offices of the 500 block of Black Rock Turnpike (near CVS/Star Service Station). Allegedly he shot at people passing by yesterday and shot a Castle Avenue youth in the back twice today from his second floor window.  Lieutenant Jim Perez of the Fairfield Police Department credited the youth that was shot to have the presence of mind to not only get a house number from where the shots were coming from.   The youth doing the shooting was arrested on charges of Assault 2nd Degree, Breech of Peace, Reckless Endangerment and Risk of Injury to a Minor.  The youth that was shot suffered welts where the BBs struck him.

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10:38am—Fairfield—A anonymous citizen calls police that at  225 Old South Road a pedestrian was struck by a dark blue or black Audi station wagon with a broke windshield.   The  car continued on Old South and continued towards Harbor.  Pedestrian also fled the scene, possibly due to a language barrier.  Police are investigating.

 

At 9:34 pm the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a truck on fire on Interstate 95 southbound between exits 24 and 23. Additional 911 calls were received and witness reports indicated that a tractor trailer containing unknown materials was on fire in the northbound lanes.  The driver was located outside of the truck after he self rescued himself. The driver of the truck was transported by AMR to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the car was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital with unspecified traumatic injuries.  Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson stated, “The intense heat from the burning diesel fuel in the storm drains cause the concrete median to explode into pieces across all three lanes of the highway making the scene very dangerous for all emergency responders and bystanders.” The last Fairfield fire unit cleared the scene at 11:16 PM.    The contents of the trailer were identified as non-hazardous video equipment and were exposed to heat and smoke from the cab fire. Four engines, one ladder and the fire department shift commander responded to the scene.

1:22am–Fairfield–Fire department spend about 5 hours at the accident scene on I-95 where a tractor trailer accident/fire. Two were sent to the hospital with serious injuries. Awaiting further info from the fire department.

iPhone plays iSpy by tracking users,  including their computer.

 

1:11:pm–Bridgeport–If you are going to steal pipes from a vacant business don’t do it in plain view of the fire department, they will call the police. Two nabbed stealing pipes from the old Ocean Grill on Main and Congress.

4-19-2011:

2:39am–Bridgeport–Report of a van shot out by a drive shooting by 4 black males in a dark green Honda at 1244 Pembroke Street

2:34am–Bridgeport–Report of a fully involved car fire at North Washington and Lindley Street.

2:39am–Bridgeport–Report of a van shot out by a drive shooting by 4 black males in a dark green Honda at 1244 Pembroke Street

2:34am–Bridgeport–Report of a fully involved car fire at North Washington and Lindley Street.

Bridgeport police just broke up a large gathering of fighting kids on Catherine Street then off to shots fired on Ridge Ave.

Bridgeport–Suspicious package closes down Federal Courthouse at corner of State and Lafayette around 8am this morning. The courthouse reopened around 10:50am; everything appears to be ok.

2:05am–Bridgeport–“Fall from the hood of a moving vehicle” head injury at 29 Connecticut Ave. in front of Oasis Grocery. Draw your own conclusions.

Bridgeport–Suspicious package closes down Federal Courthouse at corner of State and Lafayette around 8am this morning. The courthouse reopened around 10:50am; everything appears to be ok.

2:05am–Bridgeport–“Fall from the hood of a moving vehicle” head injury at 29 Connecticut Ave. in front of Oasis Grocery. Draw your own conclusions.

10:19–Bridgeport–An armed robbery just occurred at 224 French Street, no mention if it was in the house or outside. Victim was robbed of cash and his cell phone. Suspect used a silver handgun and took off down French Street towards Capital Ave.

Bridgeport–Fire department kept busy tonight, reporting to a bedroom fire at 27 Park Street which they quickly put out and then immediately dispatched to 320 Mapledale place to put out a kitchen blaze.

Bridgeport–Have it your way but not tonight. The Burger King at 4190 Main Street received a anonymous call that the store would be robbed tonight. Police will be taking precautions.

McKinley School Carnival at Jennings Beach–Weather permitting that we will be doing a wristband day from 1-5.  Carnival-goers who buy a wristband for $20 will be able to ride all the rides they want!

Maine man threatens to kill Senator Lieberman–‘Your days are numbered’ Read full story here.

1:14am–Bridgeport–Shots fired near 360 Palisades Ave. shooting out the windows of a car parked at Hillside Apartments. Police are looking for a Grey 4 door Isuzu last seen headed towards Boston Ave.

12:44pm–Bridgeport--Two people stabbed at Lexington and Calhoun, suspect fled on foot. Police investigating.

12:55am–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired at 310 South Ave, Marina Village rear of building 23, one person shot in the leg. Police on the way. 1:01am–UPDATE–After a slight delay in locating the victim, police request dispatch to “step up the medics”.

11:55pm–Bridgeport–Pedestrian struck by a truck at Orange and Wilmont Ave.

10:36pm–Bridgeport–Police are reporting a riot at 399 Jane Street. AMR called in to standby for those tazed. UPDATE: Police have it under control now, AMR and PD transporting one to the hospital.

Veteran meteorologist Geoff Fox has joined the Fox CT weather team, the station announced Thursday..

Fox, with more than 26 years of experience forecasting weather in Connecticut, will begin on Fox CT Monday, April 18th.

His role will expand beyond weather forecasting, as he will deliver science and technology reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. Fox will forecast the weather during the 11 p.m. news. Meteorologist Rachel Frank will continue reporting the weather during the 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts

Fairfield schools have sent home a notice informing parents that yesterday, a student was crossing Fairfield Woods Road towards Palamar Drive. The student said a man in a white van attempted to call her over and then exposed himself. The student reported the incident to her parents and police. If anyone has any information they should call Sgt. Ed Weihe at the Fairfield Police Dept. at 203-354-4808

11:33am–Bridgeport–Police spotted the dark colored Dodge Charger responsible for the drive by shooting on Hollister Ave. this weekend. The vehicle was last seen on Madison Ave. heading towards Central High School.

11:11am–Bridgeport–A Washington Ave. resident says she was kidnapped and held against her will by a known party over the weekend. She is being treated at Norwalk Hospital and police are investigating.

2:18am–Bridgeport– The McDonald’s at 4219 Main Street (By Vincellette St.) was just robbed by a black male wearing a black ski mask, black jacket and blue jeans and displayed a small silver revolver. Unknown if he fled on foot or by car because walked up to the drive thru. 2:26am–UPDATE–Canine is tracking the suspect on Lourmel Street. 2:31am–Canine lost the scent at the top of Lourmel, police suspect a car was parked there for get away.

4/10/2011
1:35am–Bridgeport–Police suspect car bombing at car fire at 757 Madison Ave (near the Hookah Lounge). Police are investigating.

9:38pm–Bridgeport–Police reporting approximately 10-15 rounds shot at 170 Hollister Ave. Medics called to the scene. A very clean black newer model Dodge Charger, black male driver, 6 foot tall slender built wearing all black responsible for the shooting.

Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire at 556 Carroll Ave shortly before noon today. The fire started on the second floor and quickly spread to the attic. They have requested the arson investigation team to the scene. The Red Cross is helping relocate those living in the apartments.

1:35am–Bridgeport–Police suspect car bombing at car fire at 757 Madison Ave (near the Hookah Lounge). Police are investigating.

9:38pm–Bridgeport–Police reporting approximately 10-15 rounds shot at 170 Hollister Ave. Medics called to the scene. A very clean black newer model Dodge Charger, black male driver, 6 foot tall slender built wearing all black responsible for the shooting.

Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire at 556 Carroll Ave shortly before noon today. The fire started on the second floor and quickly spread to the attic. They have requested the arson investigation team to the scene. The Red Cross is helping relocate those living in the apartments.

Woman jumps onto school bus, scuffles with students.

4/8@ 12:33pm–Bridgeport– Ruptured gas line in the basement at 792 Madison Ave. It’s between Taft and McKinley Ave. so expect that area to be blocked off.  12:40pm–Fire department arrives on scene, smells a strong odor of gas on the street.  Gas company is on scene.  12:42–Fire department reports ZERO readings in the basement at this time, still remaining on scene.

 

5:02pm–Bridgeport–Police investigate a car on Manhattan Ave. after it was called in by a citizen that this car might have been involved in the attempted child abductions in the Read School/Colorado Avenue area.    This turned to be a false lead but police on scene were enthused with the public’s awareness and willingness to catch this person.

 

2:51pm–Bridgeport–Shooting at 730 Palisades Ave. One man down. Shooter takes off on a purple scooter. Police are looking for a Hispanic Male, bald wearing a black jacket. 2:59–UPDATE–Weapon recovered. 3:00pm–UPDATE–Victim is alert and conscious but in serious condition. Police say there were plenty of witnesses and they are cooperating.   UPDATE–The victim has passed, see full report from ConnPost at here.

12:02pm–Fairfield–Notre Dame High School in Fairfield evacuated. Teacher on the second floor over come with using an acrylic spray, paramedics called. The fire alarm sounded to evacuate the school. This is isolated to this one room one teacher (unknown at this time). 12:24–UPDATE–Fairfield Notre Dame Evacuation Update–One person transported to St. , Vincent’s Hospital. Building vented, classes to resume and alarm recalled.

2 men were ejected from their pickup truck after being hit by a city bus at Barnum Avenue and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport, CT shortly before 10pm.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.
What started as a shoplifting attempt turned armed robbery today in Fairfield today. The suspect was captured a short time later in Bridgeport and has been known to have done this in the past.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.

2 men were ejected from their pickup truck after being hit by a city bus at Barnum Avenue and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport, CT shortly before 10pm.

What started as a shoplifting attempt turned armed robbery today in Fairfield today. The suspect was captured a short time later in Bridgeport and has been known to have done this in the past.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.

12:15pm–Fairfield–Pedestrian struck in front of Starbucks on Post Road. Unknown injuries police and fire department on the way. ‎12:18pm–UPDATE–Fire department on scene confirming one person down on the sidewalk

12:44–Bridgeport–Police investigating a shooting on Hunting Street near St. Vincent’s Hospital; victim is not being cooperative.

 

UConn Wins Third National Title

4/4/2011–
11:09pm–Bridgeport–Fireworks blow the coop off an illegal cockfighting hideout off Hollister Ave. A security guard at the bus company off Holister Avenue says he heard fireworks prior to a blaze that broke out in an underground structure .  Firefighters had to cut through chain link fencing that divided the bus company property to the property that was caught fire.  Fire fighters were challenged not only at the difficulty getting to the property but with the chickens while fighting the fire.  The structure appeared to be roofing just above ground level, darkness, fencing and smoke made it difficulty viewing.

10:27pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a possible stabbing on Miles Street (off Stratford Ave.).  Male victim says he knows the woman that stabbed him.

6:55–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a report that a 14 year old girl says around 5pm today a man wearing a black ski mask driving a dark blue vehicle tried forcing her into the vehicle.  This occurred in the area of Read School, Ezra/Fairview Area.