Month: June 2016

Troopers Seek Help in Identifying Route 8 Bridgeport Fall Victim

#Bridgeport, CT. (June 6, 2016): Troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport are investigating after an unidentified male was located unconscious on the right shoulder of Route 8 southbound near exit 2 in On June 6, 2016 at approximately 5:08 a.m., an unidentified black male victim was located on the shoulder of route 8 southbound near exit 2. The male victim is suspected of falling from the Washington St. overpass in Bridgeport onto Route 8. Upon arrival troopers located the unconscious male victim and rendered first aid. The male victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation of several broken bones, lacerations and an apparent head injury. The male victim did not appear to have been struck by a motor vehicle. The male victim was not in possession of identification…

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Fairfield News: Door to Door For Zika

#Fairfield Connecticut-- Police were dispatched for people going door to door.  It was town officials interviewing about the Zika Virus.  Here is the press release from the town regarding it: As spring turns into summer, mosquitos will become more prevalent and with this comes an increasing risk of mosquito-borne diseases. During the month of June, members from the Fairfield Easton Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Fairfield’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Health Department staff will be going door to door in Fairfield raising awareness on how to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, like Zika. This campaign is part of a joint mosquito control effort by many Town of Fairfield departments including the Health, Conservation, Public Works, Police, Fire, Recreation, Libraries and Fairfield Public Schools. Throughout this door…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt – School on Lockdown

11:50am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were on a manhunt for man wanted for drug violations who fled from Lexington Avenue.   There was a brief manhunt and Columbus School was on a Lock-In/Down.  One was taken into custody a short time later.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed Update

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 9:11pm Saturday a man says he walked to the side of gas station to throw out garbage when “he felt something to his chest”.  He then noticed he was bleeding.   Victim claims he did not see anyone in the area, nor did he argue with anyone and he doesn’t know how he was stabbed.  He did have a small knife in his sweatpants pocket. The victim may suffer from mental health issues, and we are not ruling out the possibility that the stab wound was self inflicted. The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening wound to his chest.  

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