January 2012 – DoingItLocal

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎1:12am--#New Haven--Multiple reports of a police chase ending after suspect car crashes into a house on Winchester Street and that the resident of the home is trapped under the car. All hands working. Updates as we get them. UPDATE--Homeowner freed around 2:45am. 11:41pm--#West Haven--Armed robbery- person was shot at Campbell and Spring Street. Police are looking for a male blue coat black mask. 12:12am--#Bridgeport--Car rear ended at Orange and Central Ave. striking vehicle flees. Fire department reporting four injured, EMTs on the way. UPDATE--4 to the hospital. 11:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of several shots fired near River Street/ North Washington Ave. Police on the way. 10:20pm--#Bridgeport--#cttraffic I-95 southbound exit 27 exit ramp State Police pursuit ends in a…

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Jan 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Wednesday night is Open Mic Night at Two Boots! Music, poetry, comedy, readings, all talents are all encouraged attend! Sign up starts at 7pm and performances start at 8pm and runs until 11pm. Two Boots is located at 281 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, their website it http://www.twobootsbridgeport.com/

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Jan 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 3:30pm Monday afternoon a school bus traveling down Chopsey Hill Road near the intersection of Trumbull Avenue when a car reportedly swerved into the buses lane of travel. The bus swerved to miss the car but hit a utility pole. About 6-10 children were injured when they hit their heads either on the bus seat in front of them or on the windows. The children were checked as a precaution. No one was seriously injured. The uninjured children were transferred on to another bus and continued home.

Happenings NOW 01-30-2012

Jan 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:01pm--#Norwalk--Pedestrian struck by car on the lower level parking at Home Depot. The woman was transported to Norwalk Hospital via EMS. 9:21am--Bridgeport--Police are investigating the untimely death of a 3 month old Grove Street infant. 1:52am--#Bridgeport--Report of a home invasion at 1080 Ogden St. Xtn. Woman hid in closet as known party along with 14 others with guns. Police are investigating. ‎1:44pm--Large bust of car racers in the Home Depot Parking lot at 656 Reservoir Avenue. Report of over 20 cars racing. Police have blocked all exits, now checking plates, license and registrations. 11:35pm--#Bridgeport--Repo man working State St. Park Ave. area....one woman refusing to get out of the vehicle, police on the way. 11:00pm--Police at…

6yr Old Charge with Sexual Assualt Playing Tag

Jan 29, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

San Francisco CA--HERCULES (CBS 5) – An East Bay dad claims a game of tag on the playground resulted in his 6-year-old son being accused of sexual assault – a decision he said was an overreaction by school officials. The parent, who asked only to be identified as Oswin, said his son was accused of brushing his best friend’s leg or groin while the two were playing on the playground at Lupine Hills Elementary in Hercules two months ago. Oswin said his child was kept in the principal’s office for two hours until he confessed. He was suspended, and a sexual battery charge was placed on his permanent school record. Read full story and see video report.....

Fire on Wade Street Bridgeport

Jan 29, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 11:15pm Saturday night firefighters were called to 247 Wade Street for a structure fire. Firefighters found the back of the structure on fire. A strong breeze was concern but their quick work prevented the fire from spreading further. Homeowner Doreen Wallace Davis was at work when the blaze broke out. she lives elsewhere. The house was vacant at the time but a primary search was conducted which turned out negative. Acting Assistant Fire Chief James Cook told us upon arrival the house was heavily involved in fire from the rear, the first two engine companies got an attack line in and did an initial search. No firefighters were injured fighting the fire.

Farifield Police Loses One Of Their Finest

Jan 28, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

From the Chief of Police Gary MacNamara's page on Fairfield Police's website: Written by Gary MacNamara Providing public safety service, whether POLICE, FIRE, or EMS, requires trained telecommunicators often operating in the background, to answer emergency calls, and dispatch resources. Once dispatched, the resources require constant communication back to headquarters to effectively handle most incidents. This past week, the Town of Fairfield lost one of those individuals who for over twenty years dedicated his work to providing those emergency services . Telecommunicator Joe Thomas passed away last week. For over twenty years he was there for the community and our emergency service personnel to answer all our calls for help. While the other members of our emergency dispatch center continue…

Stratford Loses A Hero

Jan 27, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6255" align="alignleft" width="141" caption="Lieutenant Tom McCabe"][/caption] Lieutenant Tom McCabe was a 24 year decorated veteran of the Stratford Fire Department, served as Treasurer for the Firefighters Benevolent Association, and was also the department historian. Lt McCabe was 54 years old and leaves behind a wife and three children. The loss of Lt McCabe will surely have a lasting impact on the members of the Stratford Fire Department and his local community. RIP Lt McCabe. We miss you brother and you will not be forgotten!” (Stratford CT, Fire Department Local 998 Facebook page). Stratford Star is reporting that a wake for Stratford Fire Department Lt. Thomas McCabe will be held Friday, Jan. 27, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Galello…

Man hospitalized after shooting

Jan 27, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- A man was hospitalized Thursday night after becoming the victim of a shooting in the city's Hollow section. Hit in the torso, the man staggered a block through the rain from Olive Street near Rosedale Street to Bridgeport Variety and Plus, a Park Avenue store that sells food, drinks and tobacco. Read full story......

Happenings NOW 1-27 thru 1-28-2012

Jan 27, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 9:33--#Fairfield #Bridgeport--A car jacking just occurred at Super Stop and Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff. Police located the vehicle and brief pursuit took place entering into Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police entered the pursuit which quickly ended with Fairfield making the arrest on State Street and Iranistan Avenue. 3:50am--#Bridgeport--Man in car on Terrace Circle which is off Trumbull Avenue was struck from behind. He apparently got out of his vehicle when he was shot in the thigh by an unknown shooter. He was then transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by a private vehicle. The vehicle that struck the man may have been stolen from Reservoir Ave. ‎‎ 3:32am--#Bridgeport--Another gunshot victim at 57 Terrace Circle as well…

DoingItLocal

Happenings NOW 2-1 thru 2–4-2012

Open Mic Night At Two Boots

Kids Injured In Bridgeport School Bus Accident

Happenings NOW 01-30-2012

6yr Old Charge with Sexual Assualt Playing Tag

Fire on Wade Street Bridgeport

Farifield Police Loses One Of Their Finest

Stratford Loses A Hero

Man hospitalized after shooting

Happenings NOW 1-27 thru 1-28-2012

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