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Westport Police Department Adds A New Canine To The Force

Jul 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce the addition of Police Service Dog Koda to its ranks. Koda and his handler Officer James Loomer completed two months of training receiving certification in narcotics detection and patrol work. Koda is a Belgian Malinois from Hungary and is 18 months old. The Westport Police Department would like to thank those who donated to the K9 Unit during a recent fundraising effort. From the numerous donations received, the unit was able to purchase Koda, as well as a new patrol vehicle dedicated to his future service. The vehicle comes equipped with the latest kennel system including a heat monitoring system that detects if the temperature in the vehicle is too hot. The…

Happenings NOW 7-3 thru 7-5-2012

Jul 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ **Live Breaking News Feed** 7/6/2012 3:18am--Bridgeport--A person at 776 North Ave. feels sick after someone in the apartment was riding a scooter indoors. 2:50am--New Haven--Reports of two gunshot victims from possibly two different sections of the city. One is a 17 year old in traumatic arrest. The other a 30 year old man. 2:00am--Fairfield--One in custody after trying to break in to cars at the Metro Train Station. 7/5/2012 11:19pm--Bridgeport--Police break up a large fight behind Home Depot on Houston and Dodd Ave. (behind Home Depot ) with one firearm recovered. 5:20pm--Fairfield--#cttraffic--Report of a motor vehicle accident Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46 . 3:19pm--Bridgeport-- #cttraffic-- I-95 northbound rollover car accident between exits…

Evidence of ‘God particle’ reportedly found

Jul 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The physics world was abuzz Monday with early reports that the elusive "God particle" had been detected at Europe's premier physics lab. Discovering the particle, formally called the Higgs boson, would finalize physicists' understanding of how subatomic particles have mass, which gives an object weight. Two international physics teams at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, in Geneva will present their results Wednesday. Full story here......

Tony Hwang Launches Re-Election Campaign

Jul 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT – Over Colony Grill pizza pies and across tables decked out with American flags and red and blue balloons, Tony Hwang discussed the issues with local folks that came down to support him at Colony Grill as he launched his Re-Election Campaign for State Representative of the 134th District (Fairfield/Trumbull). “It’s an honor and a privilege and I’m extremely grateful for the people who came here to support me as an elected official,” said Hwang. “My critical mission is to ‘commit to the community’ in everything I do and practice legislative government with a common sense approach.” Looking out at the diverse gathering of supporters, Hwang said, “Our community is represented here – families, youth leaders, seniors, teachers,…

Crash in Bridgeport Leave Two In Serious Condition

Jul 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just after 2:15am Sunday morning a car traveling down Fairfield Avenue near Clinton Avenue crashed into a utility pole. Both occupants were trapped inside the car and firefighters had to cut them out of the vehicle. Both occupants appeared to be in serious condition. Fairfield Avenue was shut down at this intersection for about a forty minutes as emergency workers freed the victims. Police are investigating.

Bridgeport’s 11th Homicide Happens On Hollister Avenue

Jul 1, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just after 10pm Saturday night police responded to shots fired on the 400 block of Hollister Avenue which is between Stratford Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. Witnesses tell us that the victim was shot in a car and ran into a home where he collapsed and died. Detectives were seen going in and out of the home. Witnesses also said the victim was with a friend who fled the scene. There is very little information on this since detectives have just begun their investigation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b18JS40kR0&feature=youtu.be

Grenade Found In Fairfield

Jun 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

A man cleaning out his deceased brother's apartment had a bit of a surprise when he found a hand grenade among his possessions. The grenade was inside a container, the brother did not want to move it so he immediately called 911. Officials called in State Police who are better equipped in explosives. Often times grenades that are found in veteran's possessions are training devices with no explosives inside but it is best to err on the side of caution. A neighbor told me the man recently moved into the complex before passing. Trefoil Court is subsidized housing owned by the town of Fairfield and has has 30 total units and 30 assisted units for the elderly and disabled. We…

Happenings NOW 6-30 thru 7-2-2012

Jun 30, 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** 7/2/2012 11:30pm--Fairfiedld--Uh oh, time to call Marsillio's ! Dryer on fire at 34 Smith Street. 10:10pm--Bridgeport--Another shooting, this time at City View Avenue. Man was shot sitting in his car, this time the bullet found his arm. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police are looking for a 6 foot tall black male wearing a white t-shirt who fled on foot towards Reservoir Ave. 8:12pm--Bridgeport--Watch out pursuit on Mountain Grove from Fairfield Ave. 8:20pm--Party in custody, near Butler and State was the…

Lt. Daniels To Be Replaced as Community Services Head

Jun 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_8677" align="alignleft" width="190" caption="Lt. David Danies Being Replaced as Community Services Head"][/caption] Lieutenant David Daniels III Officer in Charge of the Community Services Division for the Bridgeport Police Department has confirmed that he is being replaced by the department. I spoke with Lt. Daniels and he said "I called the Chief and asked him about it and was told that he feels a change is necessary, I also spoke to the mayor whom told me it was the chief's choice. Police officers are like soldiers and have to go where we are sent, I will go on to my next assignment without reservation." DoingItLocal.com was first alerted to this from Eneida Martinez-Walker when she posted on our Facebook wall…

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Jun 28, 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** 6/28/2012 3:09am--Bridgeport--Armed robbery on North Avenue and Main. Woman is at the Shell Station says she was walking home when three Hispanic males in a car drove up to her and robbed her. The passenger displayed a silver handgun. 2:30am--Bridgeport--Police were called to Magnolia Street for a person who was threatened with a firearm. The witness says the gun was disposed of in an abandoned building. Police discover a bloodied shirt and finds an victim who was assaulted on Palm Street two blocks down. 1:11am--Two people are shot…

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Westport Police Department Adds A New Canine To The Force

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Evidence of ‘God particle’ reportedly found

Tony Hwang Launches Re-Election Campaign

Crash in Bridgeport Leave Two In Serious Condition

Bridgeport’s 11th Homicide Happens On Hollister Avenue

Grenade Found In Fairfield

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Lt. Daniels To Be Replaced as Community Services Head

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