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Happenings NOW 2-16 thru 2-18 2012

2/18 Respect Shout Out To St. Vincent's Hospital!~ Homeless man requesting a ride to St. V's not for a medical problem but because it's cold out and they give him a hot meal as well. That's what Jesus would do! I know you can't help the entire city but that is a fantastic testimonial! 2/17 10:47pm--Bridgeport CT-- An armed robbery just occurred in the apartment of a woman at 1260 Boston Ave. She was knocked to to the floor and cannot get up. 10:33pm--Bridgeport CT--Police at Bridgeport Hospital investigating a sexual assault on a 14 year old girl by a known person. Because of her age I don't expect any further updates or details. 7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you give a couple…

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Fire on Roberts Street Bridgeport With Rescue

[caption id="attachment_9255" align="alignleft" width="240"] Looking for escape from the third floor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9254" align="alignright" width="300"] Firefighters do not hesitate to rescue despite a possibility of shots fired[/caption] Police were called to 158 Roberts Street around 9:30am Wednesday morning for a report of shots fired.  A fire also broke out at the as well and first responders tried to sort out what was taking place.  Our residential corespondent  Miguel Masso was just trying to get to work for the first time since the blizzard hit.  The day before he and neighbors dug out Roberts Street by hand.  Fortunately a firefighter was also involved with the dig out and instructed everyone to clear the hydrant that was used to put out this…

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Happenings NOW 2-12 thru 2-14 2013

2/14 Bridgeport CT--A teen from Laurel Court was jailed after threatening to shoot his mother after she complained about him bringing a gun into the house. Marquise King, 18, was arrested Monday and held on $250,000 bond.  Officers responded to the home at 6:47 p.m. on a threatening complaint. According to witnesses, King threatened to shoot his mother after she confronted him about having a firearm in the house when she has young children. After the threat, the women hid in a closet and called 911. Police arrived and detained King without incident and, after getting consent to search the house, police recovered a .357 Magnum handgun, a box of .38-caliber bullets, five .357-caliber bullets and one .22-caliber round. King…

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Happenings NOW 2-8 thru 2-11

**Live Breaking News Feed** 2/11/2012 6:51pm--Bridgeport CT--A woman being threatened by known 18 year old with a silver handgun. Victim is hiding in a closet. Police on scene.  7:00pm--UPDATE--One in custody. 6:48pm---Bridgeport CT--Report of about 10-15 people fighting at the corner of Fairfield Ave. and Brewster Street. One man armed with a crowbar. 6:25pm--Stratford CT--Report of a heavy odor of natural gas at the Army National Guard at 53 Armory Road 4:05pm--Bridgeport CT--Upper Main Street to the Merritt Parkway is backed up due to a jackknifed tractor trailer. Bridgeport Street update--The following streets have been plowed. A travel ban remains in effect throughout the City. Please stay off the roads so crews can continue to remove snow.  The complete list…

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Happenings NOW

**Live Breaking News Feed** 2/8/2012 3:43pm---Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 494 Amsterdam Avenue reporting there was an explosion at the back of this building, no fire, all occupants out for the building safely. Firefighters turning off gas to the building and requesting gas company to the scene. 11:36am--Norwalk CT--Firefighters rush to Flax Hill Park for someone or something under the ice.  Firefighters on scene confirm it is a dog and they are attempting a rescue.  UPDATE--Sad to report the dog did not make it.  Divers pulled from the water. 2/7/2012 10:20pm--Bridgeport CT #Black Rock--A faulty cable at Brewster and Canfield Ave. has the Black Rock Section of the city in the dark. UI crews are on the scene making repairs.…

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Running Of The Bull On Fairfield Woods Road Fairfield

Around 2pm Monday motorists on Fairfield Woods Road near the library were surprised when a cow and a bull were seen running in the road and in backyards.  Police 911 received over a half dozen calls.   Bovine owner Wyatt Whiteman told us that he was on his way to the feed store for more feed when the cow and bull broke loose.  They saw all the green around them and the appeal of fresh vegetation proved too much for them so the broke loose for some self service eats.  "Joey" is a one year old bull that is still a little on the  mischievous side, while his mother is three years old and can be called by shaking a pail…

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