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Month: August 2016

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State Police Detectives Investigate New Haven Police Officer- Involved Shooting

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: The New Haven Police Officer involved in the shooting is Ofc. Brian Jackson, a 4 year member of the force. Any questions regarding personnel matters should be directed to the City of New Haven. The investigation continues and the individual shot remains in stable condition.   NEW HAVEN, CT. (August 16, 2016): Connecticut State Police Detectives from Central District Major Crime are currently on-scene investigating a shooting incident that involved a New Haven Police Officer earlier today. On August 16, 2016 at approximately 10:09 a.m., Officers from the New Haven Police Department along with members of the New Haven Fire Department were dispatched to 480 Ferry Street in New Haven for a reported active disturbance. The subject involved in the disturbance was located in…

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Help Keep Harding Wrestling!

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

‪#‎Bridgeport‬ Connecticut--The City of Bridgeport recently eliminated the wrestling program at Warren Harding High School due to budgetary constraints. Harding High School serves a community that is plagued with many of the hardships that are unfortunately all too common in our urban cities. The GoFundMe Page for the Harding Wrestlers can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/2jgy4juy   <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KBkyQ2YxHVo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Shot in just below the knee cap and it did happen near Beechwood Avenue. 2:35pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person just showed up at St. Vincent's Hospital with a gunshot wound by private vehicle.  They are saying it happened on the West Side although we did have reports of shots fired near the park at Beechwood and Norman Street.   This new report is made possible by: 2:35 pm - #Bridgeport Connecticut -  Una persona acaba de llegar a St.Vincents Hospital con una herida de bala. Están diciendo que ocurrió en el lado oeste aunque tuvimos informes de disparos cerca del parque en Beechwood y Norman Street.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

2:05pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the park at Beechwood and Norman Street.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by: 2:05pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - La policía está investigando un informe de disparos en el parque en Beechwood Street y Norman Street.

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Westport Arrests

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport News:  On August 10, 2016, Westport Officers responded to a Cricket Lane address to assist in the recovery of a motor vehicle that had been taken without the owner’s permission. While on scene, Officers observed that a window pane on the front door was shattered and there were pry marks by the door knob. The homeowner was contacted and he stated that the damage to the door was new. The homeowner said that no one should be at the residence, but advised that his adult son, Ian Parker, may have entered. He requested that Officers check the inside of the home. Officers knocked on the door but no one responded. As Officers were making entry, Ian Parker came to door. Parker was detained while Officers checked…

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Stratford News: NOT The Midas Touch

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

11:52am--#Stratford Connecticut-- An elderly woman and her health care professional were shaken but not injured in this multi car accident that sent their car into the Midas Car Care at 910 Barnum Avenue Cutoff.  There were no reported injuries.   11:52am--#Stratford Connecticut - una mujer de tercer adad y ayudante de salud no fueron heridas por el choque entre varios autos que envío a su auto hacia Midas Car Care en 910 Barnum avenue Cutoff. No se reportan heridas.

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

Aug 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

12:25am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a street robbery on Wells Street near the condo according to reports.  Taken was a wallet and cellphone by two teens.   This report is made possible by: http://www.senshidoct.com/   12:25am--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Informe de un robo en Wells street, cerca de los condominios según a informes. Robaron una billetera y teléfono celular por dos adolescentes.

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Bridgeport News: Adults & Children Hurt In Crash Involving City Bus

Aug 15, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

3:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Nine adults and three children were injured when a Jeep Cherokee allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of Maple and Kossuth Street hitting a city bus owned by the Greater Bridgeport Transit.  The bus then hit a silver minivan and several parked cars.  Assistant Fire Chief Harold Clarke told me the injuries ranged from back injuries, strains to bumps and bruises.  The firefighters went into mass casualty mode which is any incident in which emergency medical services resources, such as personnel and equipment, are overwhelmed by the number patients.  The firefighters and EMS prioritize the injured, the most severely injured treated and transported first.   Special thanks to Jim Miron of BridgeportPersonalinInury.com for making this report possible.…

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