5:40pm--#Milford CT---Firefighters are on scene at the Connecticut Post Mall for multiple fire alarm activations. They haven't located the source of the alarm and it does not sound like the mall has been evacuated. This report sponsored by:
5:34pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters at 1007 Fairfield Woods Road for a propane tank on fire, near a building. Firefighter got there quickly and put it out before it spread. They are cooling the tanks down now. This report sponsored by:
12:15am--#Fairfield CT--Sergeant Michael Paris is seen here taking Thomas Wilkes in custody for alleged lewd acts at the train station. Wilkes was seen by three woman who called police and said Wilkes was in a stairwell at the Metro Train Station with his pants down, groaning and pleasuring himself on Frank Street side of the station. Wilkes then hoped on a train and got off at the downtown train station where Officer Mark Letsch caught up with him. Wilkes is supposedly from Westport but is thought to be homeless. The three woman did not press charges because they did not miss their train. Wilkes was charged with breach of peace and release on a promise to appear in court later…
11:38am---#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to the condos at 2675 Park Avenue for back deck fire. The fire was thought have been started by a gas grill. Firefighters were very quick to the scene because they were already on the road with their ongoing Smoke Detector Awareness Program. It is actually called the The “Safe Asleep” program which began in 2005 as a partnership between the city fire department and RYASAP. Residents in need of smoke alarms can call 203-335-8835, and the fire department will install it for free.
News12's newest meteorologist Steve Teeling was a meteorologist at News10ABC in Albany for the last ten years and commuted back to Connecticut on weekends to be with family. I don't normally research meteorologists past employment of meteorologists, but after watching one forecast I knew this wasn't his first forecast. He is really good! As you watch the embedded video you can see a fun side that hasn't been seen on News12, yet. I hope they let him do his thing, he's worth watching!
12:33am--#Bridgeport CT--A gunshot victim has walked into Bridgeport Hospital, no car was seen by security. About 30 minutes earlier a police officer and one person heard shots fired at Carnegie and Granfield Avenue area. This report sponsored by:
This week, the State Bond Commission announced that it is scheduled to approve $9 million to assist the waterfront development at its next meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 . In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement: “This is great news. After decades of broken promises, we’re seeing tremendous progress on construction at this major waterfront development project. It will serve as a major boon for our city’s economy with Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bass Pro Shops already announced. These businesses and others will create good paying jobs, add millions to our tax rolls, and help our city to continue getting better every day. Thanks to Governor Malloy, Bridgeport’s legislative delegation, and the State Bond Commission for their continued…
3:58pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters on scene at 1400 Honeyspot Road Extension where a car has hit a gas line according to radio reports. This report sponsored by safe reliable oil heat:
3:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--Today's car fire is being hosted in Bridgeport at Beechmont and Exeter Street. Firefighter confirming and running a line to put it out. A maintained car reduces your chance of a car fire. Visit our sponsor Nick, he maintains the DoingItLocal.comMobile!
