January 2012 – Page 6

Fairfield Police Chase Ends In Manhunt In Bridgeport

Jan 10, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5970" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Pursuit ends in crash"][/caption] At 12:58 pm Tuesday afternoon, Officer Sudora initiated a traffic stop on State St. [caption id="attachment_5971" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Rafael Cooney Faces A Number Of Charges"][/caption] near Butler in Bridgeport on a White Honda which was a possible misuse of plates. As Officer Sudora approached the vehicle, the operator fled on foot on Butler toward Fairfield Ave. Three black males bailed out of the vehicle and fled in different directions. Officer Sudora initiated a foot pursuit, as the suspect vehicle crashed into a parked car. Several Patrols (both Bridgeport and Fairfield) were in the area. The suspect vehicle was confirmed stolen from Stamford, CT. The suspect driver’s abandoned jacket was located a short…

Another Carbon Monoxide Scare In Bridgeport

Jan 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 1pm Monday afternoon fire department received a call for smoke at 300 Chestnut Street apartment complex. Upon arrival they did not find smoke but residents complained of feeling ill. Firefighters metered and found readings of 70 to 80 parts per million, anything above 10 is considered hazardous. This affected 5 apartments, 3 of the families were home and checked out by American Medical Response EMTs and did not require and additional treatment. The flue on the furnace had worked itself loose so each time the furnace ran it released carbon monoxide into the apartments. The gas company arrived on scene and the furnace was repaired. Fire officials remained on the scene until 3:00pm ventilating the apartments.

Burglaries In Oxford And Seymour Linked To Fairfield Man

Jan 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Robert Magi, 20 is suspected of stealing so many items a court hearing scheduled for last week was delayed because authorities are still trying to contact all of his alleged victims. That is some 40 people, according to statements made Jan. 4 in Superior Court in Derby. Magi, of Fairfield, faces 84 criminal charges after police said he committed a string of burglaries in Oxford and Seymour. Read full story......

‘Secret letter’ on Fairfield Metro revenue stuns selectmen

Jan 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD -- The revelation that state officials have a letter falsely stating Fairfield boards knew about a change in the pact for the Fairfield Metro railroad station guaranteeing that commuter parking revenues would first reimburse the state's $19.4 million debt on the project, instead of the town, was met with "stunned silence," according to First Selectman Michael Tetreau. Read full story......

Happenings NOW 01-09 thru 01-11-2011

Jan 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 11:28pm--Fairfield--Police, firefighters and EMTs were called to a one car crash on Morehouse Highway. Airbags were deployed which probably prevented injures, no one was hurt. The pole owned by AT&T will need to be replaced as it was nearly snapped in two. 5:28pm--#Fairfield--#ctfire--Chimney fire at 90 Barlow Place. Fire department on the way. 2:31am--#cttraffic--Merritt Parkway northbound at exit 46 on ramp involving a State Trooper. Trooper taken to the hospital, striking vehicle given sobriety test. 3:29am--#Fairfield #cttraffic--Merritt Parkway southbound just prior to 42 ROLLOVER CAR ON FIRE ALL OCCUPANTS OUT OF THE CAR.

Fatal Construction Accident in Bridgeport

Jan 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 4pm Sunday afternoon firefighters were called to 156 Sunshine Circle for a man pinned between a building and the vehicle he was working with. Firefighters used air bags to reduce the pressure from the vehicle, stabilized the vehicle and freed the man. They were unable to get a pulse and he was rushed to St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport in cardiac arrest.

Second Shooting Homicide In Bridgeport for 2012

Jan 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

It was a wild night for police and EMTs in Bridgeport early Sunday morning just before 12:30am on Seaview Ave.. As the paramedics were caring for their patients shots rang even though police were on the scene. AMR ordered their EMTs and ambulances away from the scene. Police quickly restored the area and EMTs immediately returned. This is why you will see police in video with automatic weapons. Three people were walking down Seaview Ave. when they were approached by a man with a gun who opened fire on them. Justin Thompson, age 14 was pronounced dead at the scene. Injured was Benny Turner, 21, shot in the hand and Travon Phidd, 20, shot in the leg. Anyone with information…

Happenings NOW 01-07 thru 01-08 2012

Jan 7, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:47am--#Trumbull #cttraffic--2 people ejected from a crash 2 extricated from crash on Route 8 near exit 7. 2:26am--#Nakedman #Bridgeport--We have a naked man at Krauszers 2579 Fairfield Ave. EMTs are on the way. 1:17am--#Bridgeport--Report of a Carbon Monoxide alarm with occupant symptoms at 232 Madison Ave. one being a child. 12:59--#Bridgeport--Fire department on scene at 1024 State Street for a mattress fire on the third floor, reports nothing showing and quickly recalled. 10:49pm--#Fairfield--586 Beach Road calls police saying youths ringing doorbells, running away after leaving Christmas Trees. Even the responding officer was ooooK! #Fairfield-- False heat detector alarm at Boston Market evacuates them and CVS on Black Rock Turnpike. Stores are now reopening. 2:32pm--#Bridgeport--Report of an…

C0 Sends 10 To Hospitals In Bridgeport

Jan 7, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_5905" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="10 Sent To Area Hospitals"][/caption] Tragedy was averted early Saturday morning when fire officials were called to 232 Madison Avenue. A total of ten people were sent to nearby hospitals with carbon monoxide symptoms including children. Earlier in the night EMTs were called to the scene with an unresponsive child and an adult that was sick. A short time later fire officials were called back to the scene for an odor of gas where they discovered a generator operating in a locked basement that they had to force entry. Apparently natural gas and electricity was turned off to the apartments and the generator was being used for heat and electricity for eight days. The fire marshal…

Double Shooting In Bridgeport

Jan 6, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 3:30pm Friday, January 6, two people were shot on the corner of Stratford Avenue and Carroll Avenue. Police have just begun their investigation but word on the street said one person was shot in the abdomen and another person shot in the leg. We will of course update this story as we get more information.

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Fairfield Police Chase Ends In Manhunt In Bridgeport

Another Carbon Monoxide Scare In Bridgeport

Burglaries In Oxford And Seymour Linked To Fairfield Man

‘Secret letter’ on Fairfield Metro revenue stuns selectmen

Happenings NOW 01-09 thru 01-11-2011

Fatal Construction Accident in Bridgeport

Second Shooting Homicide In Bridgeport for 2012

Happenings NOW 01-07 thru 01-08 2012

C0 Sends 10 To Hospitals In Bridgeport

Double Shooting In Bridgeport

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