September 2011 – Page 2

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.

School bus hits tree branch in Westport, several students injured

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

"Several children on a Weston school bus suffered minor injuries Monday morning after their bus struck a low-hanging tree branch on Lyons Plains Road in Westport, causing three windows to shatter and propelling debris throughout the passenger compartment." Read full story.....

Fallen Heroes Honored in Trumbull

Sep 25, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The eighth Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial was held at Indian Ledge Park on Saturday. Many dignitaries paid tribute to the Gold Star Families....those whose families loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for their country.

Serious One Car Crash on Park Ave.

Sep 25, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4214" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="SUV appeared to hit the tree and spin around"][/caption] Fairfield and Bridgeport police and firefighters worked together to extricate a man from his SUV shortly before 2am. The call originally came in from Fairfield as 3055 Park Avenue in Fairfield. It appeared the SUV was traveling north on Park Avenue (Bridgeport's side) when it struck a tree and spun in the opposite direction. Firefighters from both towns work feverishly for over 15 minutes to free him. Extent of the man's injuries are not know at this time. [caption id="attachment_4215" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Firefighters from both towns worked over 15 minutes to free the man"][/caption]

Senator: Will the government work together? Jobs and other things

Sep 24, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

I asked Senator Blumenthal his thoughts on Senator Harry Reid and the Senate blocked a bill d that would have replenished the disaster fund accounts through Nov. 18. I asked about if bipartisan cooperation was possible, jobs and President Obama's request for another jobs bill. Here is the video interview.

NOW is the best time to feed your lawn

Sep 24, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Lee Ganim of Ganim's Garden Center & Florist explains why NOW is the best time to feed your lawn and what you can do to have a great lawn in the spring. Feeding just before the rain is even better! Lee is DoingItLocal.com's go to expert when it comes to lawn, garden.

Bodies found in Milford and Southbury homes

Sep 23, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

MILFORD -- Two bodies have been found in a Milford home and police are investigating it as a possible murder-suicide. Read more Milford...... Details remain light on the Southbury incident. Read more Southbury....

Happenings NOW 9-23 thru 9-26-2011

Sep 23, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 9:26pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a man down and not responsive at the corner of Lafayette and Fairfield Avenue. 5:58pm--#Bridgeport--Stove fire on Ortega Avenue. Woman burnt her hand on grease as well. Fire department and EMTs on the way. 5:49pm--#Fairfield--Avoid ordering pasta at Cinch Restaurant on Mill Plain Road for the next couple of days. A male employee has his hand stuck in the pasta making machine. Fire and EMTs on the way. 10:44am--#Fairfield--Miller Nissan on 930 Kings Hwy East reported to police that several catalytic converts were stolen from vehicles overnight. These converters contain platinum which is valued at over $2,000 an ounce.

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Happenings NOW 9/26/2011

Inside Monument During D.C. Quake

Clarifying the Tomlinson MS Parking

School bus hits tree branch in Westport, several students injured

Fallen Heroes Honored in Trumbull

Serious One Car Crash on Park Ave.

Senator: Will the government work together? Jobs and other things

NOW is the best time to feed your lawn

Bodies found in Milford and Southbury homes

Happenings NOW 9-23 thru 9-26-2011

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