Bridgeport News: Today’s vehicle fire
2:24pm --#Bridgeport CT-- The west bound side of Fairfield Ave in front of the steak house is closed due to a vehicle fire that has quickly been knocked down by firefighters.
Impersonating An Police Officer
#cttraffic--State police are looking for a person operating dark-colored Ford Crown Victorian with red and blue lights. The operator is impersonating a police officer on I-95 near exit 18 earlier Sunday. The vehicle has South Carolina license plates that don't match the car. The driver is considered armed and dangerous. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
3/25@5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A delivery person was beaten by two males while making a delivery on Madison Terrace. The car was later located on Gem near Whitney Place. K-9 was called in but the dog was unable to locate the suspects. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Manhunt After Pursuit
12:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police located a stolen car in the St. Vincent Hospital area. A slow speed pursuit went down Main Street, to and across Washington Avenue around side roads in the Hollow before police broke off the pursuit. A short time later the car was located abandoned on Lewis Street. K-9 from Fairfield is assisting in tracking the suspect. Liking our post tells Facebook you want to see more of our posts. You'll also get updates if the become available. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Dollar Magic
9:22AM-- 3/25/2018--#Bridgeport CT-- A car hit the Dollar Magic at 4060 Main Street. The building inspector was called to inspect the structural damage of the building. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Gas Station Robbed…Again
Fairfield Police UPDATE: On 03/25/2018 at approximately 9:15pm an armed robbery occurred at Star Gas Station 350 Jennings Rd. Fairfield, CT. The store clerk reported that a male entered the store armed with a knife, and demanded cash. The clerk opened the cash register and backed away while the suspect reached over the counter and took the cash drawer out of the register. The suspect then removed an undisclosed amount of cash and left the store on foot eastbound on Jennings Road. The store video surveillance showed a tall thin male, with light to fair skin, wearing a purple bandana wrapped around his face, a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, work style boots, and carrying a knife. Anyone with information regarding…
Bridgeport News: Bullet Holes Found After Shots Fired
2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tenant at 119Smith Street called the landlord after hearing gunshots. The landlord has found bullet holes in the 2nd-floor hallway. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bigelow Tea Kicks Off National Public Health Week with Presentation at Stratford Library
#STRATFORD, CT– To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Stratford Health Department has partnered with the Stratford Library and Bigelow Tea to host The History and Health Benefits of Tea. Representatives from Bigelow will engage the audience in a rich discussion about the origins of tea, it’s powerful health benefits, and the many options available to consumers. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Stratford Library, located at 2203 Main Street. National Public Health Week occurs the first week of April each year and highlights the powerful role public health plays in disease prevention and health promotion. This year’s theme, Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our Future Together, hopes to engage individuals, families, and…
Bridgeport News: Narcotics Arrest
#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department Tactical Narcotics Team conducted a narcotics investigation in the area Sheridan St. The arrest team was instructed to converge on a silver Jeep Cherokee where a narcotics transaction was taking place. The dealer, later identified as Sony Thelusca, born 3/26/1994 fled from the vehicle engaging Officers in a foot pursuit. Thelusca was apprehended on Seaview Ave. The buyer was apprehended without incident. Officers recovered packaged and unpackaged heroin, “crack” cocaine, Xanax pills, suboxone and THC vapes. Cash proceeds related to the sale of narcotics was also seized. The vehicle Thelusca arrived in had a loaded handgun on the driver’s side floor. The investigation was furthered to include the execution of a search warrant at Thelusca’s…
Fairfield News: Naked Man
6:44pm--#Faifield CT-- Police were dispatched to the Stop and Shop at Villa Avenue for a naked man in the store. The man's face was intentionally blurred and hopefully, he gets the help he needs.