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Happenings NOW 9-30 thru 10-6-2011

Sep 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 7:28pm--#Bridgeport--A stabbing just occurred at 12 Garden Street. There are no details, of course if we get them we will pass them along. 10:30pm--#Fairfield--Police and firefighters are searching for a woman suffering with dementia from the Connecticut Health of Southport. She is a black woman, 5'6", 240lobs, wearing blue shirt, beige scarf and a blue and purple flowered dress. Canine was tracking towards Acorn Lane. At 11:35pm, one hour later police requested an additional bloodhound from Milford. The area is heavily wooded. UPDATE--1:02am--Police begin grid search for woman around the premise of Connecticut Health of Southport. 2:41pm--#Fairfield--Student on school bus hits head while on the bus and has a head injury, EMTs on the way.…

Bridgeport Homicide Update

Sep 29, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4280" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Police say it was a woman around 46 years of age at 56 Madison Ave on the 1st floor"][/caption] From the most recent press release from Bridgeport Police: On September 27, 2011 at approximately 4:30pm Police were notified by a citizen that the front door at the location was open and that there was blood throughout the bedroom. Upon arrival of police they discovered the body of a black female lying on her stomach on the floor between the bed and the front wall of the house. Medics were notified and checked the victim and determined that there were no signs of life. Police have interviewed numerous residents and neighbors and are seeking a party of…

Hallmark Selling Unemployment Sympathy Cards

Sep 28, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Call it another sign of our difficult economic times: Hallmark has taken a cue from the nation’s 9.1 percent unemployment rate and released a line of cards for people who’ve lost their jobs. Read more.....

Himes, Finch Announce Grant For 20 More Cops On The Street

Sep 28, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Mayor Bill Finch, and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett, Jr., announced today that the City of Bridgeport will receive grant of $5,604,080 to hire 20 new police officers this year. Himes and the city worked with the Department of Justice to secure the grant, which was awarded from funding through the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). “This grant means 20 new cops on the street, 20 new jobs, and a safer Bridgeport,” Himes said. “As tough economic times squeeze local police budgets and make it more difficult to keep crime rates low, this grant will help the Bridgeport Police Department protect our neighborhoods, families, and businesses.” The 20 additional officers will focus their efforts…

Happenings NOW 9-27 thru 9-28 2011

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] High tides and wind causing flooding issues throughout the area. Part of a pier washed away on Birdseye [caption id="attachment_4265" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Flooding in Stratford's Greenway will cause debris down the river. Special thanks to Donna Rae Henault Caporaso for the photos."][/caption] Road in Stratrford, elderly couple stuck in flood waters off Surf Ave. and flooding on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield. 11:19pm--#Fairfield--Drug bust at Fairfield University Champion Hall. 2 in custody. 10:44pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a double stabbing at 953 Capitol Avenue. UPDATE11:01pm--Both have superficial wounds, one in police custody. Mayor Bill Finch has won the Democratic mayoral primary. According to unofficial numbers, Finch won with 1,310 votes to challenger Mary-Jane Foster's 976. 7:40pm--Monroe--Route 25 and Rout…

Homicide on Madison Avenue Bridgeport

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

In a story we reported first, here is video from the scene. This story will certainly change as we get more information. Connecticut Post is reporting this to be a homicide. Here is what we initially reported: 4:56pm-- Police investigating a suspicious death at 56 Madison Avenue. They were at 58 Madison earlier today but found nothing. Fire department initially reported a large crowd gathering. I can confirm on the death but the nature or any details.

Michael Jackson Death Photo Used to Trial

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A photo of Michael Jackson lying dead in a hospital bed was shown in a courtroom today and jurors heard a shocking audio tape of a drugged Jackson slurring his words so badly that he was barely understandable. The photo and the audio were part of the opening statement prosecutors made at the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the king of pop. Read full report ..... video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player

Happenings NOW 9/26/2011

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:26--#Bridgeport--Report of a child struck and pinned between two cars on Hunitington Road and Beecher Street. UPDATE--Child reported pinned between cars was erroneously reported to 911, the child was merely scared by the car, no injury! 10:21--#Bridgeport--Report of a Bicyclist struck by car a Barnum and Seaview Avenue. 9:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of an injured police officer and suspect at 339 Pearl Street. UPDATE9:41pm--#Bridgeport--Injured police officer left the scene prior to EMS arrival at 339 Pearl Street. 8:59pm--#Easton #ctfire-- Report of heavy smoke in the basement of 295 Judd Road POSSIBLE structure fire reported on the scanner. Previously reported in Trumbull, still getting use to the multi town scanner feed for the area. Smoke was from a dehumidifier, no…

Inside Monument During D.C. Quake

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The National Park Service released surveillance video that captured the moment an earthquake shook the Washington Monument. The 5.8-magnitude quake in August caused several cracks to form at the top of the 555-foot structure.

Clarifying the Tomlinson MS Parking

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4231" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lt. Perez show what is and isn't allowed"][/caption] There is much confusion about the parking situation at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield. Our video clearly shows what is and isn't allowed for parking at the school and Lt. Jim Perez dispels police ticketing rumors. If you have specific questions Lt. Perez invites you to call Fairfield Police at 203-254-4816.

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Happenings NOW 9-30 thru 10-6-2011

Bridgeport Homicide Update

Hallmark Selling Unemployment Sympathy Cards

Himes, Finch Announce Grant For 20 More Cops On The Street

Happenings NOW 9-27 thru 9-28 2011

Homicide on Madison Avenue Bridgeport

Michael Jackson Death Photo Used to Trial

Happenings NOW 9/26/2011

Inside Monument During D.C. Quake

Clarifying the Tomlinson MS Parking

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