Accident on the Merritt Parkway
5:06pm--#Fairfield CT--Car accident with possible injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42-44. Just what your commute needs..... UPDATE--Four car accident
Your Holiday Kitchen
Every holiday centers around 2 things; family and food. The 2 things that make us all equal and we can all relate to. We talk about what we will make for weeks ahead of time, making sure to stick to those traditions and recipes that have been in the family forever while throwing in an occasional new one, probably found on Pinterest. No matter where you decide to gather for your celebrations, the kitchen is where most of the magic will happen. This is the place we cook, create, communicate and we reconnect. More importantly we remember the ones who can’t be with us but how important they still are. People crave that kind of interaction, especially in this…
Smoke Condition In Ansonia Building
3:39am-- #Ansonia CT #ctfire--Firefighters are on the scene at 15 West Main Street where there is a smoke condition on the fourth floor. The building has been evacuated. Firefighter confirming it is burnt food on the stove.
Tonight’s Car Fire
3:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at 7 Little Street (near South Avenue). Reports say it is near a house. Firefighters on the way.
Man with a gun in a diner
1:39am--#Fairfield CT--Police are on the scene at Athena Diner, 3350 Post Rd for a patron who took out a handgun and placed it on his table freaking out patrons. Police are questioning two men, checking their backgrounds, neither have warrants. UPDATE-- On March 29, 2013 at 1:41 am the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a complainant at Athena Diner 3350 Post Road Southport, CT. Rahul Taylor, (D.O.B. 12/5/83) of 35 Treadwell Avenue, Westport, CT, was arrested and charged with three counts of Threatening 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Breach of Peace and Carrying a firearm under influence of alcohol/drugs after he was intoxicated inside the Athena Diner 3350 Post Road and displayed a loaded handgun which threatened…
Water Main Break In Fairfield
5:59pm--#Fairfield CT--Old Post Road will be closed between South Benson Road and Belmont Street due to a water main break. The media love these so expect a media onslaught any minute now.....
Police pursuit
5:35pm--#Bridgeport/Stratford CT--Stratford Police just terminated a pursuit into Summerfield and Boston Ave. Police are looking for 381 ZLA a black 2013 Infinity SX 37 rental SUV.
The DoingItLocalMobile Needed A Battery Change!
Luck was on my side yesterday. I needed a new battery and Rob from Rescue All Roadside Inc. was nearby to help! Here he is installing a new Interstate Battery. Because I go running to news calls at all hours of the night to who knows where I needed the best, something outrageously reliable.! What surprised me was the battery replaced was 7 years old, I'm very lucky it went when it did, batteries are usually good for 5 years. Rob's Rescue All Roadside Facebook page is here... His phone number is 203-212-3762.
Fire Alarm at Notre Dame High
12:44pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters responded to a alarm at Notre Dame High School on Jefferson Street. We don't normally post alarms especially since this was a false alarm but the school was evacuated and now you know........
Wires on a car
12:03pm--#Trumbull CT--Report of wires that have fallen onto a car on Marathon Road. Unknown if the wires are electrical lines, firefighters on the way. 12:53 UPDATE--It was electrical, UI was called to the scene and removed the wire.