8:42pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A woman has found a shoe-less 6 year old disoriented boy wandering in the street on Hemlock Street. Police requesting a Spanish translator. This report is made possible b y:
8:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A man was robbed in the 600 block of Colorado Avenue. Shots were fired, shell casings found but the victim was not hit. His leg was injured during the incident but he was not shot. The suspect ran through backyards towards Clinton Avenue. This report is made possible by:
3:09pm--#Bridgeport News: Two men were injured after falling five and a half feet off scaffolding at the Crescent Crossing Apartments under construction at the intersection of Hallet and Martin Luther King Drive this afternoon. Both men were transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. A representative from OSHA was quickly on scene and began investigating. In Darien this afternoon a construction worker died after falling from scaffolding at Nearwater Lane. Crescent Crossing Apartments has received a $5 million grant from the State of Connecticut to build the 93 affordable housing units.
Veteran journalist and public relations consultant Lennie Grimaldi was at the Discovery Pavilion in the Wahlstrom Library at the University of Bridgeport last week. “I'll be reaching back to share 40 years of stories as a working journalist and public relations consultant.” Hear about Donald Trump, Exorcist star Linda Blair, mob infiltrator Billy Chase, wise guys, Hells Angels and the FBI. And there will be colorful tales about Connecticut characters who add spice to the Nutmeg State. “We’re excited to bring the real-world experience of Mr. Grimaldi to campus,” said CPIA Dean Thomas Ward. Lennie Grimaldi blogging returns on Only in Bridgeport during the 2016 Bridgeport mayoral race. The event was organized by CPIA Mass Communications Professor Susan Katz, who has worked closely with Mr. Grimaldi for over 25 years on commercial and…
12:20am--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut--#Stratford Connecticut--Tonight's vehicle fire is on the Sikorsky Bridge southbound in the right breakdown lane on the Merritt Parkway. Firefighters just arriving on scene.
UPDATE: DoingItLocal.com was the ONLY news source at the shooting on Iranistan Avenue. Here is the press release from Police: Last night, at about 2330 hours, two men were shot during an alleged drug deal. According to witnesses, Brandon Thompson (DOB: 4/17/1995 of 75 Kennedy Dr) went with his friends to Iranistan Ave to meet Immanuel White (DOB: 1/31/1994 of 152 Federal St) to purchase marijuana. They met in front of 1330 Iranistan Ave and an altercation ensued resulting in both men being shot, Thompson in the chest and White in the arm. Thompson was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital by private vehicle where he was rushed to surgery. He remains in critical condition. White was taken from the scene…
9:34pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Palacio Latino at 594 Success Avenue called police in a hurried voice "they took all my money". There was a language barrier. Police are on scene investigating. This report is made possible by:
Looking for a way to spend quality time with your children over April break? The Fairfield Museum is running a week full of programs that will include history, art and fun! Several are tied to the Museum’s newest exhibition, “Fabulous Animals: The Illustrated World of Robert Lawson.” The week includes drop-off programs that run from 9am -12pm & 1 - 4pm, plus the option of a “Lunch Bunch” from 12pm -1pm. Preregistration is required for drop-off programs. In addition, there are several FREE family events during the week. The Free Family Focus events are generously sponsored by People’s United Bank. Highlights include: April 11th, 10:30-11:30 am - Storytime with Farmer Minor & Daisy the Pig - Meet…
3:24pm--#Easton Connecticut-- A person has been shot on Morehouse Road. The person was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital according radio reports, the extent of the injuries are not known at this time. Police were not available for comment.
