October 2011 – Page 4

Fairfield PD looking for Suspect in Dorm Theft

Oct 18, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The Fairfield Police are attempting to identify the suspect in the photo. He is believed to be responsible for a larceny at the Pitt Center on Sacred Heart University campus. laptop, cell phone, and sunglasses were taken from the Pit Center gym sometime between 1445 and 1530 hours on 10/17/11. The student went to the Pit Center gym and placed her belongings in a storage cubby, when she returned the back pack was missing. The items are valued at $1,200. Sacred Heart Public Safety provided video surveillance footage of the theft taking place. The suspect witnessed in the video is a white male, wearing a blue shirt and jeans with white sneakers on, with black short hair and a black…

President’s Teleprompter Stolen

Oct 18, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A truck filled with President Obama's podiums and audio equipment was stolen in Henrico just days before his visit to Chesterfield Virginia. When you see President Obama speak, there is a pretty typical setup including the presidential seal on a podium, the see-thru Teleprompter and a portable sound system. Thieves saw the truck carrying that equipment and couldn't resist the target. We confirmed an investigation with the U.S. Defense Department. There are still a lot of questions. Read full story....

Railroad Salvage Rubie Vine Passes at age 86

Oct 18, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Rueben "Rubie" William Vine, 86, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of the New Haven, CT, died on Oct. 11, 2011. Rubie started his business career at the age of 9 with a New Haven Register paper route. He continued his route until he enlisted in the Army during World War II. He was wounded three times and captured at the Battle of the Bulge. Once discharged from the Army, he sold pots, pans and other items door to door. He founded one of the first closeout stores, Railroad Salvage stores in New Haven in 1950 for which he became famous starring in his own commercials:

2 Men Shot in Bridgeport 1 Dead

Oct 17, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

In a story you heard here first, live, while the story was still breaking two men were shot after an argument at the Bishops Corner strip club. One man was in his driving in his car and was shot in the head, he crashed down the road at 68 North Bishop Ave. Firefighters had to extricate Shawn Parks from the car. He died on the way to the hospital. A second man, Sherman Perry was an innocent by stander and was shot in the leg. Police are still investigating. If you saw anything or have an information regarding this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201.

We Unite Dementia Mom With Family!

Oct 16, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

“I listen to radio broadcasts from police, fire departments and EMTs in many towns simultaneously, especially late at night when the action is really happening to report to the public" says Stephen Krauchick of DoingItLocal.com Tonight Fairfield Police were called to a local diner for a large fight inside the restaurant. Police quickly responded and requested an ambulance to the scene. While that ambulance was on the way at 2:59 a.m. from American Medical Response Ambulance (AMR) , AMR ambulance 7127 requested their dispatch to inform Bridgeport Police of an elderly woman sitting in the middle of the medium at North Avenue and Dewey Ave. wearing a flowered top and dark pants. AMR Dispatch makes the announcement. Ambulance 7126 doubled…

Happenings NOW 10-16 thru 10-18 2011

Oct 16, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:20pm--#Bridgeport--Wow, Police transferred a call to EMTs--someone who can't sleep at the Cambridge Apartments on Main Street. I'd be calling every night! 2:53am--#Fairfield--Report of a large fight inside the Andro's Diner on Villa Ave. Police on the way. 2:57 Police on scene, requesting ambulance right away. 2:09am--Bridgeport--Gun Shot Victim at 1995 Boston Avenue was shot to the head, still breathing. 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Motor vehicle accident with entrapment, at 58 North Bishop Avenue. Now reporting one car on fire. Fire department arrives no entrapment but gun shot victim...related to 1995 Boston Avenue? 1:59am--#Bridgeport--Police investigating a shooting at 1995 Boston Avenue, 2 ambulances sent 1:19am--#cttraffic #Bridgeport--I-95 Northbound near exit 26 12:27am--#Bridgeport #ctfire Multiple dumpster fires set at Marina Village on…

Gopher Ice Cream Fairfield Closes

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4582" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Gopher Ice Cream of Fairfield Closes For Good"][/caption] In an online post President Jay Ragusa said: "I am sad to announce Gofer Fairfield has sold its last cone. Unfortunately we had to shut down the location. It was a risky move opening in a town so far from our existing customers in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien, but a chance we were willing to take.....While Gofer Fairfield was off to a great start, soon afterwards four other yogurt shops decided to open in town". Ragusa continued "I would like to thank our many crew members and the Kleban Family for believing in us and allowing Gofer the opportunity to open in town."

Smoking and Coffee Swigging Toddler

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The father of a two-year-old girl has accused his ex-wife of teaching their daughter how to smoke cigarettes after shocking images of the tot emerged on the internet. Gabriel Burulea is now demanding permanent custody of his daughter after claiming that his ex posted a video on YouTube of their child smoking at home in Bughea de Sus, Arges, Romania. It is also alleged that she taught the youngster to like coffee. Read full article with video.....

Obamacare Suffers Another Defeat

Oct 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration's signature health overhaul law has suffered its first major casualty - a long-term care insurance plan....After months insisting that could be fixed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius finally acknowledged Friday she doesn't see how. Read full story.....

2 Dorm Fires at Sacred Heart University

Oct 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4570" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="2 dorm fires at Sacred Heart University tonight"][/caption] Approximately at 5:45pm Friday evening a power surge caused two dorm fires at Sacred Heart University. Firefighters were called to the J-Lot area of the Scholars Common to the smell of smoke from and electrical box. A recall to the fire was called within fifteen minutes but when Assistant Fire Chief George Gamola took command of the scene it was determined that the surges and fires affected another dorm building and the fire apparatus was quickly called back to the scene Firefighters remained on scene past 8pm. It is uncertain if weather conditions played a role in the power surges. Shortly after 8:30pm Bridgeport Firefighters responded to false…

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Fairfield PD looking for Suspect in Dorm Theft

President’s Teleprompter Stolen

Railroad Salvage Rubie Vine Passes at age 86

2 Men Shot in Bridgeport 1 Dead

We Unite Dementia Mom With Family!

Happenings NOW 10-16 thru 10-18 2011

Gopher Ice Cream Fairfield Closes

Smoking and Coffee Swigging Toddler

Obamacare Suffers Another Defeat

2 Dorm Fires at Sacred Heart University

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