Month: April 2016

Fairfield News: Thief Sours Business Owner’s Day

#Fairfield Connecticut-- Fairfield Police looking to identify the male in the  picture. He is a suspect in a larceny of a water ionization machine from Anytime Fitness. The machine was reported to be worth $5,000. The alias Tyler Rodgers was used for a seven day gym pass, and he left the business on foot so he may be local to the area.   Wikipedia states"  Water ionizers are often marketed on the basis of health claims; normally focused on their putative ability to make water more alkaline. A wide variety of benefits have been claimed, including the ability to slow ageing,[3] prevent disease and even offer protection from nuclear fallout.[4]  There is no empirical evidence to support these claims, nor the claims…

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Whoops!

2pmish--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Viewer Alan Porzelt provided this backhoe mishap at Hallett Street and Crescent Crescent Crossings.   On April 11 two men were injured after falling from scaffolding while working on the affordable housing complex.  

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CT Congressional delegation thanks state leaders for LGBT stance

Cites moral, economic reasons   $WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-4), joined by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), sent a letter to Governor Dan Malloy, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff and Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey thanking them for their actions in support of the LGBT community in Connecticut.   After North Carolina and Mississippi recently passed laws allowing for legal discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, the sharp divide between states that are welcoming and inclusive toward LGBT individuals and those that are codifying discrimination has never been clearer.   “By enacting laws that openly discriminate against…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Injured After Running Into Police Cruiser

10:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--2 were injured after hitting a police cruiser the into a fence and tree at the intersection of Central and Williston Street.  There is not a lot of details at this hour but one tried to hop the fence and quickly nabbed and the other was found hiding in a backyard on Central Avenue.  After a trip to the hospital they will be awarded a trip to Congress Street with deluxe accommodations.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com

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Bridgeport News: Cigarette Starts Porch Fire

9:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters were called to 565 State Street for porch fire in the back of the structure.  The fire was out on their arrival but firefighters overhauled the scene to make sure it was out.  A cigarette was thought to be the cause. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Robbery Attempt

9:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police and detectives are on scene at the Beechmont Mini Mart at 464 Beechmont Avenue for an armed robbery.  Police on patrol first reported hearing shots fired in the Main Street area then received the call for the robbery.  It is uncertain at this time if the shots were fired at the mini mart.  There is also a police presence on Ridgewood Place, it appears they are looking for shell casings there too.  A dark colored sedan was seen speeding north on Main Street after the shots were fired.  Two males with masked were responsible for the robbery.  Detectives are reviewing surveillance  tapes.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our…

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