Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--EMS called to Dunkin' Doughnuts at 4150 Main Street for an unresponsive male who turned out to be dead. A gun was discovered in the glove compartment and police were called to the scene. No details at this time as police begin their investigation.
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at Stratford Ave and Seaview Ave.
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT #Faifield CT--If you live near St. Stephen's Road and wondering why there are so many Fairfield Police cars it is because they are tracking hit and run driver. The driver hit a car in Fairfield and tried to elude police in a pursuit. The driver fled on foot on Brewster Street and K-9 is tracking the man to this area.
7:18pm--#Norwalk CT--#cttraffic--A motorcyclist has been hit on I-95 Southbound at exit 15. The cyclist was observed walking to the guardrail. Injuries unknown at this time. First responders on the way.
6:31pm--#Trumbull CT--Police along with K-9 are looking for an elderly woman with dementia in the Trumbull/Easton/Fairfield area (Madison Ave area). K-9 is currently tracking on Plattsville Road so don't be alarmed. Police did not get a good description other than a 5' 3" elderly woman with brown hair and brown eyes carrying a beige purse. If you see someone like that in the area please call 911.
#Fairfield CT--Henry C. Reid & Son Jewelers located at 1591 Post Rd reported to police this morning they received a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill during a transaction yesterday.
12:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters investigating an crew digging and an odor of gas at Central and Stratford Avenue.
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A 32-year-old woman was held on $75,000 bond after gunfire and a police chase. Lt. William Bailey and Officer Gerald Lavin were in the 500 block of Trumbull Avenue Saturday when they observed a car pull up a block away. A male got out of the car and fired numerous shots before jumping back into the car and fleeing. The driver, later identified as Amelia Rhodes, of Bridgeport, sped off, nearly striking the police vehicle, and led police on a chase. She crashed in the area of Chopsey Hill Road and Summit Street. Both occupants fled on foot, including the male passenger who fled while still holding the gun. He eluded police. Officers…
