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Month: January 2015

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Bridgeport Police Arrest Suspect in Violent Domestic Assault

Jan 6, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Jan. 6, 2015) – A city man faces felony charges for abducting and assaulting his ex-girlfriend Monday. Officer Benita Bailey responded to the 100 block of Beardsley Street Monday just before 8:30 a.m. on a report of a woman calling for help because she was trapped in her room. Officers entered the house and observed a rope tied from the doorknob of the bedroom door to a kitchen sink, which prevented the door from opening. The woman expressed concern for her roommate’s safety. Police entered the roommate’s room and noticed a strong odor of bleach and a black mask on the bed. “Detectives and patrol officers worked with urgency from the outset. Based on what officers observed, we…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Receives Over $5 Million for Storm Preparedness

Jan 6, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Town of Fairfield has received over $5 million in state grants for the restoration and resiliency of existing infrastructure that was damaged by Storm Sandy. The State has allocated $30 million to a handful of communities that were severely impacted by this devastating Storm. According to a press release issued by Governor Dannel Malloy and Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein, Fairfield is one of 11 municipalities in Connecticut that has received funding to restore a suitable living environment in disaster impacted communities by rehabilitating or reconstructing existing infrastructure and adding resiliency to minimize damage from future storm events. First Selectman Mike Tetreau said, “I am very grateful to Governor Malloy, Commissioner…

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Police Pursuit I-95

Jan 6, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

2:01am--#cttraffic--2:31am--UPDATE: One in custody at Brooks and Spring Street. I told youBridgeport Police Department would get him! All he was wanted for was shoplifting a Walgreen's in Stratford. It got more serious the more he ran, especially since he was trying to run police officer off the road. GREAT multi-agency coordination! UPDATE--Pursuit went to Westport and turned around at 18.  Now the are in the East Main/Huntington Road area.  Radio reports say he is trying to run troopers off the road. Tonight's police pursuit is on I-95 southbound just passed 32. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un detenido en Brooks y Spring Street. Te dije Departamento de Policía de Bridgeport conseguiría él! Todo lo que era buscado por robar en tiendas fue un Walgreens en…

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Westport

Westport: Funny Money

Jan 6, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 7:45 PM on January 5, 2015, an employee from Stop & Shop, located at 1790 Post Road East, encountered a male suspect attempting to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. Once the bill was determined to be counterfeit the suspect left the store in a vehicle and proceeded to the Walgreens located at 1870 Post Road East. The Stop & Shop employee contacted police and provided a description for responding police units. Officers located and detained 3 suspects that were engaged in passing counterfeit bills in the Walgreens parking lot without incident. It was determined that both Anthony Canales and Leslie Canales entered Walgreens to make a purchase with counterfeit bills while Jada Robles operated the vehicle that was parked outside. Officers then located a large number…

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Bridgeport News: Whacked Out With A Weed Wacker

Jan 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

10:06pm--#Bridgeport CT--If traveling on Main Street near Fairfield Avenue avoid the man swinging the weed wacker in the middle of the road.  Police on the way.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Si viaja en la calle principal cerca de Fairfield Avenida evitar el hombre que hace pivotar el wacker de malezas en el medio de la carretera. Policía en el camino. Se dirigir na Main Street, próximo Fairfield Avenue evitar o homem que balança o Wacker erva daninha no meio da estrada. A polícia a caminho.

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I-95 Crash

Jan 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:40pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- I-95 northbound  near exit 26 a crash is slowing traffic. I-95 hacia el norte cerca de la salida 26 de un accidente de tráfico se está desacelerando. I-95 norte perto da saída 26 de um acidente está congestionando o trânsito.

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Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit

Jan 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--UPDATE: He took off on foot after bailing out in the cemetery off Hawley Avenue.  Manhunt is now near Chamberlin/Chopsey Hill.  K-9 was involved the pursuit from the start. Police pursuit Bridgeport north end Indian/Roberts/Summitt ACTUALIZACIÓN: Se quitó a pie después de rescatar en el cementerio de Hawley Avenue. Manhunt es ahora cerca de Chamberlin / Chopsey Hill. K-9 participó la búsqueda desde el principio. Persecución policial Bridgeport extremo norte de la India / Roberts / Summitt UPDATE: Ele fugiu a pé depois de correr no cemitério off Hawley Avenue. Manhunt está agora perto de Chamberlin / Chopsey Hill. K-9 estava envolvido na busca desde o início. Polícia busca Bridgeport norte terminar Indian / Roberts / Summitt

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

Jan 4, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:06pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Boston Book and Video Store at 2053 Boston Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint.  A male dressed in all black wearing a ski masked pulled out a silver revolver.  He fled on foot towards CVS.  Police are investigating.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:   El libro de Boston y Video Store en 2053 Boston Avenue sólo robaron a punta de pistola. Un hombre vestido de negro que llevaba un esquí enmascarado sacó un revólver de plata. Él huyó a pie hacia CVS. La policía está investigando. a Boston Video e Livro Store em 2053 Boston Avenue acaba de ser…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Donkeys On The Run

Jan 4, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

10:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of donkeys on the run in the Hillside Road area.  Third time this month.  Democratic party not available for comment......   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: \ Informe de burros en la carrera en la zona Hillside Road. La tercera vez este mes. Partido Demócrata no está disponible para hacer comentarios ...... Relatório de burros em fuga na área de Hillside Road. Terceira vez este mês. Partido Democrata não disponível para comentar o assunto ......

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Bridgeport News “Men” Attacking a Woman

Jan 4, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

10:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are receiving numerous calls of two "men" tearing off the clothes and attacking a woman in the Main and Charles/Wells Street area.  Police on the way.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: La policía está recibiendo numerosas llamadas de dos "hombres" arrancando la ropa y atacando a una mujer en la zona principal y Charles / Wells Street. Policía en el camino. A polícia está recebendo inúmeras chamadas de dois "homens" arrancando as roupas e atacando uma mulher na área principal e Charles / Wells Street. A polícia a caminho.

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