Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
8:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in front of the Mi Amici Restaurant 955 Main Street. A Toyota Corolla's hood is reported on fire. Firefighters on the way. Now that's NOT a hot rod like NASCAR Champion Kyle Bush's Toyota Corolla!
#Fairfield November 23, 2015 - The Fairfield Department of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce its latest micro-enterprise assistance grant awarded The Cup Bearer, LLC. The grant will enable The Cup Bearer to urchase equipment and defray marketing costs associated with this new business venture. The Cup Bearer provides its clients withe bespoke cocktail catering services for private parties, corporate events and other functions. Founded by ntrepreneur, Justin Pasha, The Cup Bearer has quickly become a local favorite for all those wishing to create a memorable event. Justin also creates handcrafted leather goods and other tools specific to the world of mixology. Mr. Pasha received his formal education in hospitality management at Bay State College in Boston, Massachusetts, and has worked at a number of restaurants in the area…
5:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a head on crash on Stratfield Road at Putting Green Road. Second crash in the area according to radio reports. First responders on the way. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: On Saturday Elizabeth W. Schenberger, 55, of William Street in Stratford was arrested by Fairfield Police for allegedly making numerous calls to to her boyfriend while he was staying at his father's house in Fairfield. She allegedly threatened to blow up his father and the father's neighbors house. She also allegedly threatened to kill the father's dog as well. Schenberger is out on parole for similar charges back in 2013. Her bond was set at $2,500 and she was scheduled for court on Monday.
#Bridgeport CT--St. Vincent's Medical Center is conducting an emergency preparedness drill today at 1pm. The drill will focus on proper procedures for responding to an unattended and suspicious package. This report is made possible by:
2:11am-- Wake up downtown! Odor of gas indoors at 588 Fairfield Avenue confirmed by police on scene. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This report is made possible by
1:58pm--#Fairfield CT--A Lakeview Court resident called police that a sign on Black Rock Turnpike was "offensive" to him. The sign was for a gun safety class hosted by Safe and Secure Training (SafeandSecureTraining.com). The sign was taken down by police. I interviewed First Selectman Micahel Tetreau about this back in July of 2014. He said “We value the look of our community” and that the signs are in fact illegal but “We don't have the labor to enforce it as much as we like”. A year later if you look around town you will still see the same street spam by the same offenders. Tetreau continued “we need to look for a better way” but with the precedent…
4:12pm--#Fairfield CT #Southport CT-- A kayak was found drifting in Long Island Sound and called in by resident towards the end of Fairfield Beach Road. Fairfield Firefighters lead by Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola had Marine 228 and 217 launch. Marine 217 located the 12 foot one person kayak about 400 feet from shore. A search was conducted and Coast Guard was called in. After a search of the contents inside the kayak it was determined that there was no one in the boat. As protocol the Coast Guard did a sweep of the area.
Good evening everyone we hope you had a great weekend! Eastern parts of the state are seeing some light rain tonight while western parts had a beautiful sunset! Looking at the week ahead we start off chilly but plenty of sun each day! Bundle the kids up for the bus stop as it will be chilly to start each day... We don't see any travel issues weather wise in the state what so ever for your thanksgiving holiday travels!! As we get closer to Thanksgiving we will see a slight warm up! Our next chance for some rain will be late Friday into Saturday morning. It looks like we clear out for any tree lighting activities for Saturday…
4:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- The puppies being sold out of the trunk of a car at Staples Plaza are not legal puppies. Police were dispatched to the area but the car was gone on their arrival. This report is made possible by: