Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
9:17pm--#Fairfield CT--A police officer assigned to the Pitt Center at Sacred Heart University for an event is reporting a large unruly crown getting rowdy and out of control. Fairfield Police on the way, Bridgeport Police put on standby to assist.
7:43pm--#Fairfield CT-- A routine traffic stop netted a large quantity of heroin at the McDonald's at the traffic circle on the Post Road this evening. The car was pulled over for a traffic violation and no front licences plate. Police said a large quantity of heroin in baggies were found in the car. A drug sniffing dog assisted in locate the drugs.
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A carjacking just occurred at the Getty Gas Station at Park and Washington Avenue. Taken was a white Audi at gunpoint. UPDATE--The car has been located on Norman Street.
6:07pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a motorcycle and car crash at Gilbert Highway and Westport Turnpike. First responders on the way.
5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--Witnesses called police that a woman crashed her car into a pole in front of Treeland on 1000 Huntington Turnpike. Witnesses say a man then came to the scene, took the woman out of the car and slung her over his shoulder put her in his car and left the scene. Police are investigating.
5:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a Hummer parked on Denver Court riddled with bullet holes. It is uncertain if this is related to the drive by shooting on Colorado Avenue last night.
4:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Today's car fire is on Route 8/25 northbound at the exit 5 ramp. Good way to start the commute.
4:15pm--#Shelton CT-- Report of an armed bank robbery which occurred at the Wells Fargo bank at 320 Coram Avenue. The robber, a male wearing all black, has fled on foot. A silver handgun was displayed.
Focus on the history of P.T. Barnum's Popular Humbugs, Hoaxes, and Curiosities In April, The Barnum Museum will unveil an unusual new acquisition, and will offer programs that uncover the truths behind some of P.T Barnum's famous humbugs and curiosities. Please check barnum-museum.org or Facebook to confirm program status should weather concerns arise. Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. – Frauds, Myths and Mysteriespresented by Central Connecticut State University Professor Kenneth Feder, PhD. The program will discuss some of history’s most unusual frauds and myths, including the astounding story of P.T. Barnum’s Cardiff Giant. Why are archaeological frauds so common? Why are they so successful? What are the common pitfalls of pulling off an archaeological fraud? Archaeologist Ken Feder addresses past and recent examples and more…
BRIDGEPORT – On Saturday, April 12, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm the CT Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) will be taking part in “Pucks & Paws,” an event with VCA Animal Hospitals and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena. The afternoon will feature information booths, family fun, and demonstrations. EARS will be hosting a special booth and demonstration highlighting the work of Search And Rescue Dogs. For over a century, dogs have been a part of search and rescue missions around the world. In the United States SAR dogs have been involved in nearly every disaster, whether natural or man-made, since at least the 1960s. From the aftermath of tornadoes and earthquakes, to the rubble of the Oklahoma City…