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Police Standoff in Fairfield

Feb 24, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

7:26pm--Police are at Sunnyridge Avenue condo/apartment complex where a suicidal man hit his girlfriend the head with a gun and threatened to harm her. He then barricaded himself in the apartment. He has registered to him two Glocks, and AR-15 and he also has 12 gauge pump shot gun. Taking no chances police called in the SWAT team and armored personnel carriers from Bridgeport to the scene. They also have evacuated residents in the complex and surrounding area. Police negotiators have been trying to contact the man by phone but he keeps hanging up on them. Ruger, Fairfield's K-9 is about to be deployed. UPDATE--Shot fired in the wooded area by High Street not the condo. Police saw a flash…

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Happenings NOW 2-23 thru 2-24 2013

Feb 23, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/24 9:05pm--Bridgeport CT--If traveling on Ash Street watch out for the guy throwing the girlfriends things out in the road. 6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Car crashed into a tree at Douglas and Chopsey Hill 6:24pm--Bridgeport CT--Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of Shelton Street. EMS, police on the way. UPDATE-- The man that was threatening people there cut himself with the knife. No stabbing! He fled the scene and returned after 7:30pm and was arrested. 5:50pm--Bridgeport CT--Police and fire department have their hands full with about 30 kids running around the Terrace at 555 Trumbull Ave. setting off fire alarms. Jimmy Johnson wins the Daytona 500. Dale Earnhard Jr. 2nd, Mark Martin 3rd. Danica Patrick finished 8th and the first woman…

Local News

Changes for the Patch……again

AOL seems to be radically changing its plans for Patch, it's network of local news sites. We've heard from insiders that the division is pivoting away from a human editor centric model, toward one where local sites ("Patches") are built to be content-sharing and community-organizing tools for their areas. In other words less editors writing for more sites. Business Insider has the full story here.......

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Mayor Finch to Introduce Vice President Biden at conference on gun violence

Feb 21, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Bill Finch will join Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra to introduce Vice President Joe Biden at a conference on gun violence to be held on Thursday at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. “I’m very honored to stand together with First Selectman Llodra to introduce the Vice President at tomorrow’s gun violence conference at WestConn. I want to applaud the bold steps President Obama and Vice President Biden are taking to enact the most sweeping changes in gun legislation in more than 40 years. The tragedy in Newtown touched everyone’s hearts. Now is the time to demand a plan that will make our children – in the suburbs and on the streets of our cities safer. Thank you to…

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5 Ambulances Abandoned By City During Storm

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Branch Manager John Wrobel of Nelson Ambulance on Nobel Avenue tells us that the City of Bridgeport abandoned five ambulances during the storm. John tells us that he made about fifteen to twenty phone calls to have Nobel Avenue cleared so they could resume their services. The ambulance service had to resort to hiring a private contractor . There were five ambulances and five chair cars out of a fleet of nineteen that do one hundred to one hundred and thirty calls a day. They were unable to provide services out of their Bridgeport branch. Nobel Avenue wasn't plowed until Tuesday according to Wrobel, he came out t speak at the city council meeting but time ran out before…

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Citizens Share Thoughts On Snow Removal In Bridgeport CT

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Citizens from all walks of life shared their thoughts on how the city handled the snow removal during the Blizzard of 2013. The meeting ran over the hour allotted time and was extended another half hour. It appears most views were shared as there was no opposition as the city council moved into their meeting without objection after the half hour extension. I've condensed the two and a half hour discussion to under ten minutes. It was very apparent everyone's ideas were very well thought out and worth consideration.

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Garage Fire at Howard Avenue Bridgeport

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Just before midnight a Bridgeport Police Officer on routine patrol discovered this garage on fire at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue. They soon reported the exact location as 1159 Howard Avenue. As firefighters were on the way they also let the firefighters know that there was another garage right behind it that was of brick construction and wood roof on fire yet but firefighters did not let that happen. Firefighters quickly went to work and prevented a complete loss of this two bay garage. Special thanks to Chris Clarke from firstduephotography.smugmug.com for this photo. Check out the great work they do covering the city! Of course a great job to the Bridgeport Fire Department for keeping this…

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Happenings NOW 2-19 thru 2-20-2012

Feb 19, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/20 11:00pm--Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for two males in an armed robbery that took place at 805 Seltsam Road taking $40 from the victim. The suspects fled on Old Town Road. 10:22pm--Milford CT --Major apartment fire at 79 North Street Building One. We are told it is a rooming house for men. Fire department reporting the landlord has relocated all residents on his own without the help of the Red Cross. 8:01pm--Bridgeport CT--Police manhunt on Edwards and Scott Street. Suspect bailed from car now at the gas station. 8:08pm--Fairfield CT--Water main break on Fairfield Beach Road near the turnaround. 3:17pm--Norwalk CT---Report of a pedestrian hit by a car at Mott and Belden Ave. 2:50pm--Bridgeport CT--A dirt bike crashed into a parked…

State News

Lack of Funding Affects USS Lincoln Refueling and Complex Overhaul

Feb 18, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) will not start due to a lack of funding, the Navy said. Lincoln was expected to move to Newport News shipyard next week to begin the overhaul. However, as a result of the fiscal constraints resulting from the ongoing continuing resolution (CR), the contract for the refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) has not been issued to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. America's Navy has the full story here.....

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Welcome to HOUSING 101

Feb 17, 2013 Cindy Penkoff

Good Morning!!!!! Would if I could, make it that easy; a 101 Course. Let’s face it, there is nothing easy about making the largest purchase of your life, or selling something you have put your heart and soul into and now people will be walking through critiquing it. As a Realtor, part of my job is to help you with that. I’m not saying I can take all the anxiety out of it, but I can give you the information you need to make good decisions. As they say, with knowledge comes power. My name is Cindy Penkoff and I am a Real Estate agent with the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Office. I must admit, not many people can…

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