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Month: December 2011

Fairfield PD Have Suspect in Package Thefts

Dec 20, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5520" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="15 Complaints Of Stolen Packages"][/caption] Over the past two weeks the Fairfield Police Department received approximately 15 complaints regarding the theft of packages from mailboxes and porches in the Southport section of town. Most of the thefts occurred between 12/7/2011 and 12/10/2011. Because the thefts involved holiday packages, and were ongoing in nature, they were given a high priority, and were assigned to Detective Ed Nook of the Investigation Division, who pursued the cases exclusively. After conducting numerous witness interviews and surveillance operations Detective Nook developed a suspect. On 12/16/2011, the Investigation Division executed a search warrant in the Southport section of town and recovered some of the stolen merchandise. An arrest in the case will…

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Knife Fight Between 4yr Old And 1 yr Old

Dec 20, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

10:49am--Bridgeport--Police and EMTs responded to 2260 Fairfield Avenue for a knife fight between a one year old and a four year old.  It was reported that the one year old was cut on the ear.  When I arrived after my ten minute drive there the police car was just pulling away.  The ambulance remained on scene for a few minutes longer and did not appear to have any patients on board.

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Senator Duff Holiday Open House

Dec 19, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk--Senator Bob Duff opened his home to constituents in celebration to the holidays. Guests were encouraged to bring toys and food that would be distributed to four charity groups. Norwalk's Police Department's Canine Department put on an impressive display and Santa made an appearance on Engine Four.

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Fire In Fairfield Leaves Another Family Homeless For The Holidays

Dec 19, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 8:30pm firefighters were called to 116 Warner Hill Road for a report of smoke in the kitchen. When they arrived flames as high as 30 were shooting out of the first floor. They quickly advance hoses into the house and pushed the fire out to the garage where the most significant damage took place. There was heat and smoke damage on the second floor. All four adult occupants were evacuated and treated by AMR for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries to firefighters. Firefighters remained on scene past midnight checking for hotspots and overhauling. It is uncertain at this time what caused the fire.

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The Magic Behind Wonderland At Roseville

Dec 18, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5501" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A Must See Display in Fairfield"][/caption]The lights at Roseville Terrace are nothing short of spectacular.  A lot of hard work goes in to it and we got a special behind the scenes look at what it takes to make the magic happen.   There were many challenges faced through the year starting with all the snow we received back in January,  the decorations were buried as well as the thousands of lights.  To make matters worse Hurricane Irene damaged two storage sheds.  They were further delayed putting up the decorations due to the freak snowstorm the week before Halloween.  They were able to overcome all these obstacles and were able to "officially" light up on Thanksgiving Day.…

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Cumberland Farms Robbery- PD Needs Your Help

Dec 17, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5495" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Bridgeport Police Need Your Help Identifying These Two"][/caption] Bridgeport--Two males entered the Cumberland farms gas station (2525 East Main street ) at approx 2025 hours on 12-9-11 and committed a robbery displaying a firearm the suspects fled the  store on foot towards East Main street.   Suspect with firearm is described as a black male approx. 5’4 black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Second suspect is a light skin Hispanic or black male approx. 5’4 wearing sunglasses and white gloves with a green hooded sweatshirt blue jeans with purple gloves hanging out of pocket and white sneakers. Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is requesting the help of the Public in regards to the identity of these two…

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Fire at Pratt Street in Fairfield

Dec 17, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5490" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fire started after 2am on the first floor"][/caption] Shortly after 2am Saturday morning firefighters were called to 198 Pratt Street (Off Oldfield Rd.) for a fire, all occupants of the building had been evacuated and waiting across the street.  When the arrived they found heavy fire on the first floor and quickly went to work within minutes.  We arrived at the scene within ten minutes from the call and the fire was out and they were checking for extensions.  Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson told me that the mother and son were checked out by paramedics and did not require medical treatment.  They will spend the night with relatives.  Bisson said the investigation to the fires…

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Congressmen can’t say ‘Merry Christmas’ in mail

Dec 16, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Looks like the PC police have threatened members of the House of Representatives against wishing constituents a "Merry Christmas," if they want to do so in a mailing paid for with tax dollars.    Also told cannot say 'Happy New Year' but can say 'have a happy new year' – referencing the time period of a new year, but not the holiday," said a Hill staffer who requested anonymity.  Read full story....

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