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Fairfield Deli Owner Charged with Embezzling $218K

May 12, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

A three-year investigation conducted by the members of the Fairfield Police Department and several other agencies lead to the arrest of a Fairfield business owner for allegedly embezzling money from a trio of elderly residents under the guise of friendship. Carmella Jamshidian, 54, of Madison Avenue in Trumbull, was charged with first-degree larceny by scheme after she allegedly pilfered $218,408 in a single year from three elderly siblings who live in Fairfield, Detective Jason Takacs said. She was issued a $50,000 bond and is due in court on May 24. Fairfield Patch has the full story.....

Happenings NOW 05-11 thru 05-16 2012

May 11, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ Traffic Delays--See the lower right side of this site for up to the minute real time traffic delays on local and state streets! **Live Breaking News Feed** 5/172012 #Bridgeport--Reports say the shooter that shot the 3 year old in Bridgeport has been arrested. Police have arrested Anthony Small, 20,and he is being held on $250,000 bond. 63 were arrested in New Haven on federal drug charges. All are to be arranged at New Haven Federal Court by the end of today. Judges being brought in from Hartford, Bridgeport and other areas to assist. This was in the Chapel area. The Army National Guard facility at Southern Connecticut State University was used for processing the suspects. There…

Drunk driver collided head-on with Bridgeport sergeant

May 11, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- A man police say was drunk led officers on a wrong-way chase through a large swath of the central city Thursday evening before colliding head-on with a cruiser and injuring a sergeant. Sgt. Philip Sharpe suffered a knee injury and was brought by ambulance to St. Vincent Medical Center for treatment. The suspect, Demar Thompson, 37, suffered a head injury and is being treated at Bridgeport Hospital, where he remains under guard. CT Post has the full story........

One Dead Three Shot In Bridgeport Trumbull Gardens

May 10, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 11:15pm Wednesday night police rushed to 555 Trumbull Avenue, Trumbull Gardens for multiple calls of shots fired. We are told three were shot, one confirmed dead, a possible second homicide but that has NOT been confirmed. There were two areas taped off, radio reports said the first victim was shot near the the administration building between the larger tenant buildings. The more active crime scene was across the street. We know one party drove himself to St. Vincent's Hospital but we are not certain of his condition. As with all breaking news facts change quickly but we will update you as the information becomes available. Earlier there were three other shooting in Bridgeport, one on East Main Street, one…

Embassy Tower Fire

May 10, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 9:30pm Wednesday night fire fighters responded to a single car fire under the building at Embassy Towers, 2625 Park Avenue. Deputy Chief Robert Petrucelli told us that firefighters quickly extinguished that blaze when residents reported there were other cars burning inside the garage. Firefighters pressed further into the garage to find other cars burning. Those cars were also quickly extinguished but smoke pushed up into the 15 story high rise which the ventilated. Petrucelli told us that the evacuation went very smoothly, all the residents had evacuate before they arrived. The fire marshal was called to the scene to further investigate.

Obama declares support for gay marriage

May 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

President Obama today announced that he now supports same-sex marriage, reversing his longstanding opposition amid growing pressure from the Democratic base and even his own vice president. In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, the president described his thought process as an “evolution” that led him to this place, based on conversations with his own staff members, openly gay and lesbian service members, and conversations with his wife and own daughters. Read full story.......

Shots Fired After Street Fight-Bridgeport

May 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating a report of shots being fired after a street fight in front of 743 Iranistan Avenue Wednesday. The fight broke out shortly after 1:30pm, one person was taken to local hospital for injuries sustained in the fight, but was not injured by gunfire. Police say two Hispanic males fired shots to end the fight, then fled in a green Chevy which was registered out of Waterbury.

Westport Residential Burglary

May 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Sunday, May 6th, the Westport Police Department received a call from a resident of Devon Road reporting that someone had entered their home through the night and burglarized it. Sometime between 4:00am and 6:00am, person or persons entered the residence through an unlocked rear door and took a woman’s purse and an HP laptop computer. The purse was discovered outside the residence and a set of car keys as well as $25 cash had been taken from the purse. No one in the residence heard anything during the night. Taken from the scene was a grey Honda Civic 4dr sedan bearing Connecticut registration 561YVT. The vehicle has not been recovered as of the time of this release. Anyone having information…

Garage Fire in the Hollow

May 7, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just after midnight Sunday morning police on routine patrol traced smoke to a two car garage at 349 Harral Avenue and called the fire department. The fire department quickly responded and extinguished the fire which appeared to be more smoke than fire. Fire officials have just begun their investigation and have no cause at the is time for the fire. A recall was quickly sounded within 20 minutes of the call.

Motorcyclist Injured In Crash-Bridgeport

May 6, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before midnight Saturday night a motorcycle collided with a car on Main Street at the corner of Goodsell Street. Witnesses tell us the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed. Not a lot of information is available since police have just begun their investigation. Of course if we get any further information we will pass it on.

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Fairfield Deli Owner Charged with Embezzling $218K

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