4:44pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit on Villa Avenue near Brooklawn Avenue. Police said the pedestrian was not seriously injured. Villa Avenue about a block from Brooklawn is closed to traffic on the westbound side (heading away from Bridgeport).
2:25pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is an excavator according radio reports at 540 Longbrook Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
#Stamford Connecticut--The Stratford Police remind everyone to be vigilant during the holiday season. Protect yourself and others by following the recommendations below reporting suspicious activity while shopping and in your neighborhood. Have a safe and happy holiday. 1) Do not leave purchased items visible in the car-leave them in the trunk. 2) While shopping in the evening hours may be less crowded, there are also additional potential risks involved. When parking in a lot use areas with adequate lighting. Consider shopping with someone rather than going alone. 3) Make sure purses and wallets are secure on your person and you are aware of their location at all times. 4) Keep the amount of available cash you have at a minimum…
9:05pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Just after 9pm Monday night, a shooting occurred at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Union Avenue in front of A&J Variety store. At 19 year old male was struck by gunfire and was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. A crime scene exists at the shooting location, and the Detective Bureau Identification Unit is processing the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
11:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters are at the apartment building at 21 Davis Avenue where food burning on the stove left a heavy smoke condition throughout the building.
6:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital was assaulted by a 50 year old male patient. This news report is made possible by:
6:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a robbery of $80 at the intersection of Park and Fairfield Avenue. $80 was taken from the victim. This news report is made possible by:
5:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police investigate a break in to an apartment on Texas Avenue by two males. This news report is made possible by:
#Westport Connecticut--At approximately 3:24pm on December 9, 2016, police were contacted by an employee from the Verizon Wireless Zone located at 385 Post Road East. The employee was reporting that a female customer had attempted to purchase a cell phone upgrade with what appeared to be a fraudulent New Jersey Operator’s License and a fraudulent credit card. The employee became suspicious of the transaction and attempted to take steps to verify the account holder’s identity. The store had also been notified by a Norwalk branch that the same female had also attempted an apparently fraudulent transaction at their store within the last hour. The employee’s questioning caused the customer to cancel the transaction and leave the store. The employee provided…
