Firefighters Climb the Promotional Ladder

Mayor Bill Finch swore in the Fire Department’s newest captain this week. Frank Falanga, 58, is a 25-year veteran of the department. Until his promotion, he was assigned to Engine 6 on Central Avenue. He now is assigned to Fire Headquarters as a safety officer. “Frank is a fine fire officer and the promotion is well deserved,” said Fire Chief Brian Rooney. “We’ve had some high-caliber firefighters take the next step in their careers recently. Graduations and promotional ceremonies are always good days in the fire service.” Falanga’s promotion brought the department to a full complement of 17 captains. The city recently administered an exam for fire lieutenant. Last month, five fire officers advanced in rank: Michael Caldaroni was sworn…

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Scooter and car crash

1:10pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating a an accident between a scooter and a car today just after 1pm in front of The Carolton Convalescent Hospital at 400 Mill Plain Rd.  According to witnesses the driver of the car was pulling out the hospital parking lot turning left on Mill Plain Road when the scooter drove into the car. Injuries to the scooter operator were reported to be minor.  Photo from Rich Pettera.  

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Man Arrested After Stand-off With Police

(Bridgeport, CT – June 20, 2013) – A 40-year-old man was arrested after an animated, hours-long stand-off with police Wednesday night. Devin Robinson, of 227 Edna St., cursed at police and threw household items at them from a third-floor window as they attempted to talk him out. The standoff began Wednesday at about 6:50 p.m. when Officer Stacey Lyons was dispatched to the location. She spoke to his ex-girlfriend, who stated that Robinson had been acting “crazy” for several days and moved most of his belongings out. He came back Wednesday to retrieve the rest of his belongings and she let him in because he appeared to be amicable. The situation slowly escalated into a fight. Then when she went…

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