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Month: March 2013

Local News

15 Year Old Followed By Car

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3:07pm--Bridgeport CT--A 15 year old girl was walking to William Street when a white car started following her on Barnum and Caroline Street and attempted to get her into his car.   The girl safely made it to her destination and told her mother who immediately called police.  Police are interviewing the girl and her mother now.  At the moment police are looking for a four door white car with a silver bumper, no plate number nor make or model.  The driver is  a dark skinned African American driver about 40 years of age.  We will update this post as more information becomes available.

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Local News

Fairfield Police Contract Going Before RTM

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Editorial- The RTM will decide the Fairfield Police Department's Police Contract on March 18th.  The police union has been operating without a contract for over two years.  That includes two hurricanes and one blizzard of service without complaint.  Two weeks ago 5 officers were sent into a wooded area where a man with a gun a during a standoff.  The officers did not hesitate to move in when ordered even after a shot already rang out.  Why is Fairfield making them wait for a decent contract? Fairfield has a history of being anti-union, dragging on negotiations with the firefighters union and even the nurses union. If you live in the town of Fairfield, please contact your RTM officials listed below…

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Happenings NOW

Mar 9, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3-9 4:22am--Bridgeort CT-Tonight's car fire is at 153 Jones Avenue. [caption id="attachment_9501" align="alignleft" width="289"] Police apprehend naked man with naked baby.[/caption] 4:04am--Bridgeport CT--Report of naked man running with a naked child eastbound Fairfield Ave. near Pine Street. He is now on I-95 southbound near exit 27A  UPDATE--.4:20am--Bridgeport CT--Naked man ran with naked baby from Pine Street/Fairfield Ave. onto I-95 southbound exit 26 where police have the baby safe and sound with the naked man in custody. 2:17am--Bridgeport CT---I-95 southbound between exits 29 and 30 one woman ejected from her car with very serious injuries. 1:33am--Bridgeport CT--Manhunt for a person running through backyards with a shotgun on East Ave. 1:11am--Stratford CT --I-95 southbound on or near the Moses Wheeler Bridge rollover…

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Food & Beverage

Great Burgers Are Just The Start At Lil’ Mo’s

Mar 9, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_9493" align="alignleft" width="300"] A storefront I've driven by dozens of times without stopping.[/caption] I've driven by Lil Mo's at 2415 Main Street in Stratford and the other stores on Main Street dozens of times without giving [caption id="attachment_9406" align="alignright" width="225"] The owner Maureen has every right to brag out fresh her food is![/caption] them very much thought.  I received a message from the owner's husband on Facebook to check them out.  He's a former Westport cop and very proud of what his wife put together.   So I stopped in and met Maureen and she was as nice as could be.   She showed me the menu and was proud of how fresh her food is.  I took her up…

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Local News

Rep Tony Hwang is “Freezin” for Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Mar 9, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

On Saturday March 23 at NOON, State Rep Tony Hwang is going into Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge! Rep Hwang realizes that this sounds like an absolutely silly and really "COLD" idea but there is a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to do something silly and fun like this to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club!"  Rep Tony Hwang added, "for the past 100 years, The Wakeman Club has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of…

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Happenings NOW 305 2013

Mar 6, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3/6   3/5 9:37pm--Fairfield Ct--Bicyclist hit by a car in front of Dairy Queen at 1902 Post Road. 9:17pm--Bridgeport CT--Police watch a car travel at a high rate of speed down the wrong way on Frontage Street and crash at the corner of Broad Street. EMS on the way. 7:40pm--Bridgeport CT--Pedestrian hit by a car in the parking lot at CVS 3710 Main St 7:10pm--Bridgeport Ct Black Rock--Report of two men looking into homes for possible break in at Courtland Ave. and Midland area. 6:50pm-Bridgeport CT--Report of an unresponsive naked man in the middle of the road at Iranistan and Olive Street. Passerby put a blanket on him....nothing more to see. 6:45pm--Bridgeport CT--Police break up a domestic fight with a…

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FAIRFIELD FIRE COMMISSION PROMOTES TWO NEW LIEUTENANTS

Mar 3, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT, February 28, 2013: The Fairfield Fire Commission announced the promotions of Lieutenants Scott Trembley of Ansonia and Brian McHugh of Fairfield effective Friday, March 1st at a special meeting last Monday night in the John Sullivan Independence Hall. The promotions were made from a list promulgated by the Fire Commission earlier in the month as the result of written and oral examinations which took place in January at which two Assistant Chiefs and five Lieutenants were promoted. Many family members were in attendance for Monday’s meeting at which both new officers were asked to stand for applause when their name was announced; a more formal ceremony will be held in early March at a Fire Headquarters on Reef…

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Local News

Fatal Pedestrian Accident In Westport

Mar 3, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT-- At approximately 6 pm Saturday night  the Westport Police Department received a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a motor vehicle on the Post Road by Bulkley Avenue North. Arriving officers found the victim, an elderly male lying in the westbound lane next to the vehicle and immediately began medical treatment. The victim was transported from the accident scene to Norwalk Hospital by Westport EMS where he was later pronounced deceased.  Police Department identified the deceased person as Bruce Tabackman, age 68, of Fairfield, CT. Preliminary information in the accident investigation is that the deceased was not in a crosswalk whenhe was struck by the motor vehicle.   The Westport Police Department is asking anyone who may …

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Happenings NOW 3/2 – 3/3 2013

Mar 3, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3/3 1:48am--Fairfield CT--A man on a blue motorcycle and wearing a skully cap exposed himself to a Bridgeport woman at the Dunkin' Donuts at the Circle on the Post Road.  The woman  went home and reported the incident to Bridgeport Police.  EMS was initially dispatched as it was reported as a sexual assault.  Fairfield Police were dispatched to the woman's home in Bridgeport.  Fairfield Police located a motorcycle matching that description which had an expired registration. 1:22am--Fairfield CT--Second call tonight for loud large crowd outside the Sky Hookah Lounge on 689 Kings Hwy E this time in the Firestone parking lot. 1:18am--Bridgeport CT--Car accident at Main and George Street and two flee the scene last seen running towards Greene Homes.…

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Local News State News

Hookah Headaches In Fairfield

Mar 1, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Police from Fairfield asked the Public Health Committee Wednesday to allow them to regulate hookah lounges, which they said can currently act as de facto nightclubs in their town. Capt. Joshua Zabin, the Fairfield Police Department’s patrol commander, said officers often respond to calls at hookah lounges, which operate from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. He said it has a negative impact on the neighborhood. CT News Junkie has the full story here..... Video above was posted March 2012

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