Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
9:37pm--#Trumbull CT-- Fire marshal, State Police and Trumbull Police shutting down a huge crown at InSports at 29 Trefoil Drive. A couple of ambulances have been dispatched but it doesn't sound like anything serious at this time. Police just said they are dispatching in an orderly fashion. This report is made possible by:
6:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--A person has been shot by a pellet gun outside of Greene Homes building 3 according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
5:55pm--#Stratford CT-- A motorcycle accident at Main and the Route 15 on ramp. First responders just arriving. This report is made possible by:
4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a black male in his thirties dressed in all black and driving a tan GMC following trick or treaters and then "touching"according to radio reports. I'm not certain what he's touching but keep an eye out for this one! This safety report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2015 Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of suspects -- Mohamad Rahim (DOB: 5/30/91) of Jackson St in Ansonia and Jeremy Bratz (DOB: 4/12/90) of St. Michaels St. of Stratford -- in connection with a recent homicide. The investigation revealed that the suspects approached Duhaney Watson at a gas station near the corner of Main St. and North Ave. at about3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The suspects confronted Mr. Watson, and for the purposes of purchasing heroin from him, proceeded to get in their car with him to transport to the point of purchase. Once at the point of purchase -- Mr. Watson’s home at 159 Charles St. --…
2:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Melville Avenue. Witnesses told me the car was turning onto Melville Avenue from Old Stratfield Road striking the motorcyclist. They said they had to chase down the driver who did stop. They said they don't think the driver knew they hit the biker who received arm, shoulder and head injuries according to radio reports. Police are investigating.
12:05am--#Fairfield CT-- Three cars were broken in to during the game at Tunxis Hill Park on Melville Avenue Saturday afternoon. One car had the window smashed, and a briefcase with a wallet containing $150 taken. The other vehicles had purses and other personal items taken. This report is made possible by:
1:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were dispatched to Gregory and Park Avenue for a man in a mask and cape with a sign saying "I'll Eat Your Soul" according to radio reports. The sign actually read I'll Work For Your Soul" and when I arrived I found Derrick and his friends having fun with people passing by the corner store. Thank you Derrick for a fun start to my reporting day! The world needs more Derricks!
12:39am--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a car crashing into a building at Pershing and Bridge Street with the driver unconscious according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
Weston, CT (October, 30, 2015): The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the human remains as that of Jeffrey Navin (DOB 3/24/1959) and Jeanette Navin (2/1/1960), the couple reported missing from Easton on August 4, 2015. Through the course of their investigation detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) applied for, and were granted an arrest warrant by the Bridgeport Superior Court for Kyle Navin and Jennifer Valiante. n October 30, 2015 at approximately 8:00 p.m. Jennifer Valiante was taken into custody at her residence, and transported to Troop G-Bridgeport where she was processed. Upon completion of processing, Jennifer Valiante was transported to New Haven detention where she was held on bond pending her court date. Arrested: Jennifer Valiante (DOB 05/26/1984) 4 Reichert Circle Westport, Ct.…