Bridgeport News: 2 Crashes
1:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are reporting two crashes, one at State and Broad Street and another at Chopsey and Reservoir Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fight Prompts Bassick HS Lockdown
#Bridgeport Connecticut--I spoke with Bridgeport Chief of Police A.J. Perez who said Bassick High School was briefly locked down due to two students fighting. He said school security quickly took care of the situation and that the two students were suspended from school. This report is made possible by:
GOV. MALLOY REMINDS THOSE IN CONNECTICUT: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
"My experience with listening to the scanners is this is code for saying "He doesn't look like he belongs in our neighborhood" Steve Krauchick--DoingItLocal.com #HARTFORD, CT – In the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding those in Connecticut to be aware of their surroundings and if they see something suspicious, say something by contacting authorities. “Keeping our citizens safe is our number one priority, and the public’s vigilance is critical to keeping authorities informed and protecting Connecticut from potential threats,” Governor Malloy said. “There are currently no credible threats to the United States or Connecticut, but we cannot be complacent. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and…
Senator Proposes Bill To Fairfield Seniors
#Fairfield CT-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Tuesday to explain a bill he is proposing for credit for care givers to seniors. The hours worked by the care givers, even if it is full time care and they are not working for pay will be eligible for social security credit. He said the bill would be retroactive for hours already provided.
Bridgeport News: Waiter’s Tips Stolen
3:17pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A waiter at 1234 East Main Street had his tips stolen from someone who fled in a red Accord with tinted windows and a loud muffler according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
7:36pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on Route 8/25 southbound. Firefighters say it is fully engulfed in flames. This report is made possible by:
Gardening Lectures at the Fairfield Public Library
#Fairfield, CT--Are your fingers itching to dig in your garden, but it’s still a bit too cool outside for plants? The Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, will be hosting garden lectures on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 pm and Saturday, April 9 at 2 pm. The presenters, Christine Segalas and Mark Gaulke of Homegrown Harvest LLC, say that cool weather is a good time to plan your spring garden. Join them on April 6 as they talk about soil and aeroponic options. On April 9 Christine will discuss Small Space Gardening: Building a Polyculture Garden. She will discuss how you can plant your garden in a small space yet yield a multitude of harvests. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All…
Warrant for Suspect of Bridgeport’s First Homicide of 2016
The Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad holds an active warrant for the arrest of Bernard Brandon last known address of 405 Hollister Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The warrant stems from the homicide of Javoni Patton on February 11, 2016, near the intersection of Stratford Avenue / Connecticut Avenue. Brandon is to be charged with the following: Murder (53a-54a) Criminal Possession of a Pistol/Revolver (53a-217c) Carrying Pistol w/o Permit (29-35) Weapon in MV (29-38) Bond to be set at $1,000,000.00 Anyone with relevant information can call Detective Winkler at 203-581-5224 or call 911. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)