Dumpster Fire in Bridgeport
1:18pm--#Bridgeport CT--Wake up!~ Report of a dumpster fire at 675 Central Ave. Firefighters on the way.
Utility Pole Snapped in Fairfield Accident
12:12am--#Fairfield CT--Police on scene of a car accident on Springer Road (off Samp Mortar). The car snapped a utility pole and there are primaries in the street, no entrapment or danger, all occupants out safely with minor injuries.
Fight outside the Sky Hookah
11:42pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police were called to 689 Kings Hwy East outside the Sky Hookah Lounge where a large fight broke out. This was the first weekend Fairfield Police did not monitor outside the establishment in weeks to babysit. Fairfield Police have had numerous headaches monitoring the after hours club. A bill has been introduced by Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-Fairfield, giving municipal police the ability to regulate the hours of hookah lounges, which are establishments where people can gather to smoke tobacco through a hookah, a type of waterpipe. But because the lounges do not serve food or alcohol, they’re not currently regulated by the state, MacNamara said. “It’s basically a nightclub that’s open all night long. It becomes an afte-hours…
Large gathering possible fight at the German Club
11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Multiple reports of a large crowd at the German Club on Horace Street. Reports said one group of kids were told to leave and refused, then started fighting with other parties in the facility. Police on scene saying large crowd of a couple hundred juveniles, no fighting upon their arrival. Police working to disperse the crowd.
Accident on the Merritt Parkway
5:06pm--#Fairfield CT--Car accident with possible injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42-44. Just what your commute needs..... UPDATE--Four car accident
Your Holiday Kitchen
Every holiday centers around 2 things; family and food. The 2 things that make us all equal and we can all relate to. We talk about what we will make for weeks ahead of time, making sure to stick to those traditions and recipes that have been in the family forever while throwing in an occasional new one, probably found on Pinterest. No matter where you decide to gather for your celebrations, the kitchen is where most of the magic will happen. This is the place we cook, create, communicate and we reconnect. More importantly we remember the ones who can’t be with us but how important they still are. People crave that kind of interaction, especially in this…
Connecticut Job Numbers Fall By 5,700 In February
The number of jobs in Connecticut fell by 5,700 in February, according to the monthly jobs report released Thursday, although the state's job level is still in positive territory for the year. Ed Deak, an economist who does forecasts of the Connecticut economy for the New England Economic Partnership, said the big swings in monthly data suggest it's not reliable. But he said the big picture is clear: Connecticut is not adding jobs as quickly as the nation. "We seem to be slogging along somewhere at 40 to 60 percent of the recovery of the U.S.," he said. The Hartford Courant has the full story here.......
Smoke Condition In Ansonia Building
3:39am-- #Ansonia CT #ctfire--Firefighters are on the scene at 15 West Main Street where there is a smoke condition on the fourth floor. The building has been evacuated. Firefighter confirming it is burnt food on the stove.
Tonight’s Car Fire
3:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at 7 Little Street (near South Avenue). Reports say it is near a house. Firefighters on the way.
Man with a gun in a diner
1:39am--#Fairfield CT--Police are on the scene at Athena Diner, 3350 Post Rd for a patron who took out a handgun and placed it on his table freaking out patrons. Police are questioning two men, checking their backgrounds, neither have warrants. UPDATE-- On March 29, 2013 at 1:41 am the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a complainant at Athena Diner 3350 Post Road Southport, CT. Rahul Taylor, (D.O.B. 12/5/83) of 35 Treadwell Avenue, Westport, CT, was arrested and charged with three counts of Threatening 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Breach of Peace and Carrying a firearm under influence of alcohol/drugs after he was intoxicated inside the Athena Diner 3350 Post Road and displayed a loaded handgun which threatened…