Ansonia News: Belly Button Inspection Needed
3:52am--#Ansonia CT-- A full volunteer EMS crew is need to 54 Main Street for a n infected belly button inspection. Seriously people you can't make this stuff up!
Bridgeport News: 16 Year Old Shot In The Head
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--UPDATE: Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 16-year-old youth Friday night. Shortly before midnight, police responded to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Fifth Street on a report of a fight in the street. Moments later, police were alerted that there was a gunshot victim at 472 Connecticut Avenue. Detective Vincent Lariccia located the victim, identified as Deontae Boykin, in the living room of the house. The victim was bleeding from the head but was conscious and talking. He told Lariccia that he was in his room when he heard arguing outside and went to his window to look outside.When he looked out the window, he said, he was shot in the head. Lariccia observed what appeared to be a bullet hole…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
9:08pm--#Bridgeport CT--A stabbing just occured at Stratford Avenue and Hollister Avenue. One person has been detained by police on Logan Street. The knife has also been recovered. If you appreciate our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Fairfield News: Kids Jumping Into The Cascades
4:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Police have received a number of calls of kids jumping off the rocks into Lake Mohegan. This are is dangerous and there have been two drownings in to years in this area. Also, its chilly out, talk about major shrinkage!
Easton News: Truck Crashes Into Tree
4:38pm--#cttraffice #Easton CT-- A truck with a trailer attached has crashed into a tree on Route 59 at Meadow Ridge Drive. Call originally said there are injuries, but now reports say the driver of the truck is attempting to flee the scene. Well, if he is injured he can get free delivery and $20 off his first order by transferring it Unity Pharmacy!
Man Arrested for Assault
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A city man faces charges that he struck a man in the face with a brick following a disagreement. Officer Keith Hanson and Anthony Caiazzo responded to 335 Noble Ave. on a report of an assault. The victim, who was bleeding from his face, told police that he had a dispute with a man he knew as Torch and that Torch punched him in the face. He stated that he proceeded to walk behind Torch and as he got closer the suspect turned around and hit him in the face with a brick. Police identified the victim as Charles Tisdale, 35. Torch later was identified as Charles Dobson, 37. Both live at 335…
Subway Restaurant Robbed
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A gunman held up a Subway restaurant Wednesday night. Officer Roderick Doda responded to the business as 533 Broadbridge Ave. He learned that the masked suspect entered the store at about 9 p.m., pulled out a handgun and demanded money. When the employee stated that she was calling police, he jumped over the counter and pointed the gun at her. He removed money from the register and fled the store. No one was injured.
Teen Charged With Street Robbery
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A 16-year-old faces charges of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in connection with a street robbery this week. The robbery happened on Tuesday. The victim was pistol whipped, assaulted, and robbed of an iPhone at the intersection of Yale Street and Fairfield Avenue. Sgt. James Geremia gave chase to a possible suspect, a different 16-year-old. The suspect was detained but the victim was unable to identify the suspect. The teen subsequently was charged with interfering with police. A short time later, Detective Chris Borona was canvassing the area and located a second suspect that matched the description of one of the robbers. The suspect, also 16, was detained and police recovered a BB gun and the…
Bridgeport News: Sexual Harassment complaint at Columbus School
3:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a sexual harassment complaint at Columbus School, 275 George Street. According toradio reports, the student was suspended for the day. If we get any updates, we'll post it here.
Mayor Finch announces more than 300 summer jobs being created across Bridgeport; Urges other businesses to help create additional summer jobs
“These jobs will provide a structured environment for our youth to learn, and will also help grow our economy and pave a pathway to their future success.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 8, 2014) – At a press conference today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch joined representatives from businesses and community groups to announce summer job efforts around the city, which collectively will create more than 300 summer jobs for Bridgeport youth. The more than 300 summer jobs will be open to youth in Bridgeport, ranging from ages 14-21. In addition to the announcement, Mayor Finch urged other members of the business community to do their part to help create jobs in Bridgeport this summer. “We…