Bridgeport News: Man Assaulted After Attempted Robbery
10:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was jumped from behind and assaulted after an attempted robbery in the 500 block of Jones Avenue. Police on scene investigating EMS just arriving.
Bridgeport News: Debris on Boston Ave. Causing Damage To Cars
8:54pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are on scene in front of Pep Boys at 513 Boston Avenue where there is debris in the road that has caused damage to cars under carriage. A couple vehicles may have had damage to their oil pans with possible oil in the the road and side roads. Use caution in the area.
Stratford News: Propane Tank On Fire
7:55pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters on scene at 1491 Elm Street for a propane tank that is on fire. It is in the driveway and not near any structure. Firefighters are keeping the tank cool with water.
Stratford News: Man Trapped On Rocks On Long Beach
7:17pm-#Stratford CT--Firefighters on the way to Long Beach to rescue a man trapped on the rocks. He may possibly have a medical condition that might be preventing him to come back on shore.
Norwalk News: Balcony Fire Avalon Apartments
6:53pm--#Norwalk CT--Norwalk firefighters now on scene at 26 Roland Avenue third floor balcony that was on fire. Radio reports say the sprinklers activated and put out the fire.
Norwalk News: Firefighter Quickly Knock Down William Street Blaze
6:40pm--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at 60 William Street. Firefighters are now make sure the fire did not spread anywhere they cannot see smoldering embers.
Bridgeport News: 12 year old steals bike, pulls BB Gun When Approached
6:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--A 12 year old boy stole a bike on Coleman Street. When the victim, another boy approached him to ask him about it the 12 year old pulls out a BB gun and threatens him with it. Police are investigating.
Two Teens Arrested for Robbery
As we reported as the story broke: #Bridgeport, CT – April 21, 2014 – Two teenagers were arrested on robbery charges after pulling a weapon on a man who confronted them over a stolen bicycle. Officer Michael Mazzacco responded to Park and Maplewood avenues Sunday at 7:39 p.m. on a report of a robbery with a firearm. The victim stated that he had noticed his son’s bike missing from in front of his house and about 90 minutes later observed a young male on a bike that resembled his son’s. He pulled over his car and asked the youth to return the bike. The youth became belligerent, ran over to a second youth and pulled from a backpack what appeared to be a black revolver.…
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOME REPAIRS
The Office of Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents fix up and improve their homes. Eligible homeowners can receive up to 60% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000 per qualified applicant, per year. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a special, no interest loan that is repaid when the owner sells and/or transfers the property, refinances or passes away. Eligible home improvements include exterior painting, siding or roofing projects; installation of new or replacement storm windows and doors; lead-based paint or asbestos abatement projects; installation of replacement boilers or hot water heaters; heating, plumbing or electrical improvements to address code deficiencies and modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities. Applicants must be…
Fairfield News: Odor Of Burning at Animal Control
3:24pm--#Fairfield CT--Animal control officer reporting an odor of burning in the back hallway at the animal control office at 1 Rod Highway.