Car vandals hit Bridgeport streets
We reported this to you live-1:36am--Bridgeport--If you live on Grandfield/Carnegie/Success Ave. area and park on the street you may want to check your car. Reports of car windows smashed in.
Fairfield Fire Truck Hit By Car
At approximate 3:00 PM on March 5, 2012, Fairfield Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle accident with injuries on Black Rock Turnpike near Stillson Road. Fairfield Engine 2, Ladder 2 and the shift commander responded to the scene along with Fairfield Police and AMR. Emergency personnel found a 3 car accident with a the driver of one car unconscious and unresponsive locked in his running vehicle. Emergency personnel forced entry into the vehicle, stabilized the vehicle and initiated medical care on the driver . As emergency personnel were extricating the victim from the car, a second accident occurred where a vehicle struck a car and a Fairfield Fire Department Ladder Truck that was protecting the scene of…
Darien Arts Center Karate Tournament
A karate/marital arts competition took place in Darien Saturday, March 4th at the Darien Arts Center. "This is the first competition where the people running the tournament aren't making a dime" Said Jerry Simon of the Fairfield Villari Self Defense Center. All the proceeds went to the Darien Arts Center. Bonnie Gombos of the Darien Art Center said "the kids are excited, they practiced harder, they are here to have fun but all this month we have been practicing for them to do their best in this tournament. It helps build their self esteem , some kids are really shy and they get up there and they do their best and that is what we are looking for". The age…
Brawl at Fairfield Hookah Lounge
[caption id="attachment_6665" align="alignright" width="150" caption="About 30 involved in brawl"][/caption] Around 2am Sunday morning Fairfield Police received word of a brawl outside the Sky Hookah Lounge at 689 Kings Highway East. Radio transmission estimated the brawl to have as many as 30involved. There were no arrests. The lounge was closed by management shortly after the brawl.
Fire Displaces 3 On Wallace Court In Bridgeport
[caption id="attachment_6660" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Fire leaves 3 homeless"][/caption] Shortly after 12:30pm early Sunday morning firefighters received a report of a fire on Wallace Court in Bridgeport. Firefighters were already in the area when the call came in and were on scene within a minute. The narrow street with limited access created a challenge in getting equipment to the fire coupled with hazardous conditions when the power line burned off the building and into the road and began sparking. The fire extended into the attic causing delays in fully extinguishing the blaze. Its possible a space heater on the first floor may have been the cause; The fire marshal was called to the scene and has begun his investigation. No firefighters…
Heart Transplant Recipient Meets Donor Family
A heart transplant patient from New York and the family of the little girl who provided his donor heart will met for the first time at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, March 3 during the Monster Truck Jam. Approximately one year ago, a city resident’s and his two children were involved in a serious auto accident. Sadly, his 5-year-old daughter died from her injuries. The young girl’s heart was donated to a young boy in need. The son who survived the car accident and the young boy who received the heart are both big fans of monster trucks. Thanks to Howard Saffan, President of Harbor Yard Sports and Entertainment, LLC, the families will be able to enjoy Monster Jam in…
Interview With Grave Digger Driver Randy Brown
[caption id="attachment_6649" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Monster Trucks at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport All Weekend!"][/caption] I had a chance to talk with driver Randy Brown about the 30 year history of the truck Grave Digger Monster Truck. Randy told us the owner Dennis Anderson started out as a mud bogger using a 1957 Ford Pickup body. The truck was put together with what ever parts Dennis could find, competitors would kid him about that. He told them "I'll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it" and that is how they came up with the name Grave Digger came about. A themed paint job has made it a fan favorite. The Monster Trucks will be performing at the…
Video Report–Fairfield Conn Sports Recap
Recap of recent sports happenings in Fairfield. We discuss the Notre Dame Lancers in the SWC championship as well as the State playoff pairings for all four schools, Fairfield Prep basketball named team of the week, Fairfield Warde Wrestling, Fairfield Prep hockey ending the regular season, The Wonderland Wizards winning the Pee Wee hockey State Championship, FairfiedPrep diving SCC championship results, Fairfield Co-op and Fairfield Prep ski teams and the Red Baker League Standings
Yellow Cab takes over for Fairfield Cab at RR stationYellow Cab takes over for Fairfield Cab at RR station
The troubled Fairfield Cab Co., which the state planned to shut down Wednesday for its "free-for-all" operations, was sold this week to Yellow Cab in Bridgeport. Read full story.....
Happenings NOW 02-29
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 12:00am--Bridgeport--Oh No Mo! Fire at Mo's Barbershop at 1500 Reservoir Ave. quickly knocked down by firefighters. Fire was contained to the front door area without extending elsewhere. Fire marshal requested to the scene. 7:12pm--Trumbull #ctfire-- Water rescue DRILL at Kaatz Pond off Whitney Ave. This is only a drill. 12:19pm--#Fairfield--Shoplifting team broken up at Home Depot on Kings Highway. One in custody two are being tracked by police around the I-95/Sunoco/Fitness Edge area. I doubt the perps follow us on Facebook or Twitter so its safe to let you know what is happening.