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Happenings NOW 9-27 thru 9-28 2011

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] High tides and wind causing flooding issues throughout the area. Part of a pier washed away on Birdseye [caption id="attachment_4265" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Flooding in Stratford's Greenway will cause debris down the river. Special thanks to Donna Rae Henault Caporaso for the photos."][/caption] Road in Stratrford, elderly couple stuck in flood waters off Surf Ave. and flooding on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield. 11:19pm--#Fairfield--Drug bust at Fairfield University Champion Hall. 2 in custody. 10:44pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a double stabbing at 953 Capitol Avenue. UPDATE11:01pm--Both have superficial wounds, one in police custody. Mayor Bill Finch has won the Democratic mayoral primary. According to unofficial numbers, Finch won with 1,310 votes to challenger Mary-Jane Foster's 976. 7:40pm--Monroe--Route 25 and Rout…

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Homicide on Madison Avenue Bridgeport

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

In a story we reported first, here is video from the scene. This story will certainly change as we get more information. Connecticut Post is reporting this to be a homicide. Here is what we initially reported: 4:56pm-- Police investigating a suspicious death at 56 Madison Avenue. They were at 58 Madison earlier today but found nothing. Fire department initially reported a large crowd gathering. I can confirm on the death but the nature or any details.

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Michael Jackson Death Photo Used to Trial

Sep 27, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A photo of Michael Jackson lying dead in a hospital bed was shown in a courtroom today and jurors heard a shocking audio tape of a drugged Jackson slurring his words so badly that he was barely understandable. The photo and the audio were part of the opening statement prosecutors made at the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the king of pop.   Read full report ..... video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player    

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Happenings NOW 9/26/2011

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:26--#Bridgeport--Report of a child struck and pinned between two cars on Hunitington Road and Beecher Street.  UPDATE--Child reported pinned between cars was erroneously reported to 911, the child was merely scared by the car, no injury! 10:21--#Bridgeport--Report of a Bicyclist struck by car a Barnum and Seaview Avenue. 9:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of an injured police officer and suspect at 339 Pearl Street. UPDATE9:41pm--#Bridgeport--Injured police officer left the scene prior to EMS arrival at 339 Pearl Street. 8:59pm--#Easton #ctfire-- Report of heavy smoke in the basement of 295 Judd Road POSSIBLE structure fire reported on the scanner. Previously reported in Trumbull, still getting use to the multi town scanner feed for the area. Smoke was from a dehumidifier, no…

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Clarifying the Tomlinson MS Parking

Sep 26, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4231" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lt. Perez show what is and isn't allowed"][/caption] There is much confusion about the parking situation at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield.  Our video clearly shows what is and isn't allowed for parking at the school and Lt. Jim Perez dispels police ticketing rumors.  If you have specific questions Lt. Perez invites you to call Fairfield Police at 203-254-4816.

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Serious One Car Crash on Park Ave.

Sep 25, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4214" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="SUV appeared to hit the tree and spin around"][/caption] Fairfield and Bridgeport police and firefighters worked together to extricate a man from his SUV shortly before 2am. The call originally came in from Fairfield as 3055 Park Avenue in Fairfield. It appeared the SUV was traveling north on Park Avenue (Bridgeport's side) when it struck a tree and spun in the opposite direction. Firefighters from both towns work feverishly for over 15 minutes to free him. Extent of the man's injuries are not know at this time. [caption id="attachment_4215" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Firefighters from both towns worked over 15 minutes to free the man"][/caption]

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