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Month: October 2014

Uncategorized Westport

Westport News: 2 New Police Officers

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

CT--On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 the Westport Police Department swore in two new police officers. The ceremony took place in the classroom at police headquarters at 2:45 P.M. The hiring of both officers fills vacancies created by the two retirements since June 2014 and brings the department to full strength. The following individuals were sworn in as Westport Police Officers: Ruta Pratt, age 39, is a 1995 graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to her hiring by the Westport Police Department, Ms. Pratt was a police officer with the Waterbury Police Department since October 2002, most recently at the rank of Detective. Daniel Paz, age 27, served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, including two  deployments to Iraq, and was…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Appraisers, Not Scam

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:19pm--#Fairfield CT--A homeowner on Morehouse Lane called the fire chief's office to inquire if a  fire marshal was investigating on their street, a woman in uniform was in the homeowner's yard taking measurements .  The chief's office said no and called police to investigate.  I called Lieutenant Jim Perez of the Fairfield Police Department for follow up.  Perez said scammers often will show up in fake uniforms to falsely gain the authority  confidence of homeowners. As Perez and I were talking on the phone it was discovered that the company called Vision Appraisal was legitimately in the area appraising homes. Vision Appraisal is used by the town of Fairfield to appraise properties in town.  "The homeowner did the right thing"…

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Bridgeport News: Road Closure in Black Rock

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport Ct--#BlackRock CT--If you are on your way to St. Mary's by the Sea you will need to take an alternative route because Courtland Avenue from Fairfield Avenue to Livingston Street is closed to traffic.  No mention what it was but even emergency vehicles cannot pass. Si usted está en su camino a Santa María de la Mar tendrá que tomar una ruta alternativa porque Courtland Avenue desde Fairfield Avenue hasta la calle Livingston está cerrado al tráfico. No se hace mención de lo que era, pero incluso los vehículos de emergencia no puede pasar. Se você está no seu caminho para Santa Maria do Mar você terá que tomar uma rota alternativa porque Courtland Avenue de Fairfield Avenue para…

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Small Business Shout Out

Interstate Battery New Products

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Interstate Battery at 125 Holland Avenue has some new products that would be of your interest.  Recently I told you how they now have in stock cellphone batteries.  Finally Interstate reliability for your phone!  Now contractors and homeowners can find that same reliability for their power tools.  A little too late for me.  I had a great battery tool system and the batteries finally went.  When I went to the big box store for a replacement battery it was actually more expensive than buying a new power tool kit.  Not the case here! Larry is the owner of the Interstate Battery Warehouse located at 125 Holland Avenue in Bridgeport.  He is open early, even Saturdays just in case you need…

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Bridgeport News: Oven Fire

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:50am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called 161 Overland Avenue on the third floor for an oven fire which was quickly extinguished. Los bomberos fueron llamados 161 Overland Avenida en el tercer piso de un incendio en el horno, que fue rápidamente extinguido. Os bombeiros foram chamados 161 Overland Avenue, no terceiro andar de um incêndio forno que foi rapidamente extinto.

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Grandview Avenue

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:10am--#Bridgeport CT--Police were first on the scene of a structure fire at 250 Grandview Avenue and rescued the lone occupant of the home to safety.  The second floor left side was heavily engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene.  Firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down in the short 12 minute ride I had to the scene.  By 4am the firefighters were rolling up their hoses.  There were no injuries to the homeowner or firefighters. Policía fueron los primeros en la escena de un incendio en la estructura a 250 Grandview Avenue y rescataron al único ocupante de la casa de seguridad. El lado izquierdo segunda planta estaba fuertemente envuelto en llamas cuando los bomberos llegaron a…

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Trumbull News: Cabbie Assaults Female Passenger

Oct 1, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:00pm--#Trumbull CT--Trumbull Police and Connecticut State Police respond to the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 47.  A female passenger called 911 that she was assaulted by the cab driver. No details of the assault are available at this time.   Policía Trumbull y la Policía Estatal de Connecticut responden a la Merritt Parkway en dirección norte, cerca de la salida 47, una pasajera llamada al 911 que fue asaltado por el taxista. No hay detalles del asalto están disponibles en este momento. Polícia Trumbull e Polícia do Estado de Connecticut responder ao Merritt Parkway norte perto da saída 47 A passageira ligou para o 911 que ela foi agredida pelo motorista de táxi. Não há detalhes do assalto estão disponíveis…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit Driver Flees

Oct 1, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

7:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a pedestrian hit and the driver fleeing at Boston Avenue and Central Avenue.  Earlier a pedestrian was hit on Central Avenue and Seaview Avenue. Informe de un peatón atropellado y la huida del conductor en Boston Avenue y la avenida Central. A principios de un peatón fue atropellado en la Avenida Central y Seaview Avenue. Relato de um pedestre atingido eo motorista em fuga em Boston Avenida e Avenida Central. Mais cedo um pedestre foi atropelado na Avenida Central e Seaview Avenue.

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Bridgeport News: Accident Closes Stratford Avenue

Oct 1, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--An accident possibly involving a predestrian in front of 1243 Stratford Avenue has Stratford Avenue closed by police near Central Avenue. Un accidente posiblemente involucra a un peatón frente a 1243 Stratford Avenida ha Stratford Avenida cerrada por la policía cerca de la Avenida Central. Um acidente, possivelmente envolvendo um pedestre na frente de 1243 Stratford Avenue tem Stratford Avenue fechada pela polícia perto da Avenida Central.

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