Month: January 2017

Stratford News: Bank Robbery

#Stratford Connecticut--Around 8:15 A.M. Stratford Officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at TD Bank on Ferry Blvd. near Main St.  A female making a cash deposit was approached by a white male armed with a hand gun who robbed her of about $2,000.00.  The male fled to a waiting gray 2005 Lexus RX330 bearing CT 885TTA being operated by a black male.  The vehicle was stolen on 1/3/17 in Bridgeport. Stratford Police Press Release Another bank robbery occurred at the TD Bank at Old Town and Main Street in Bridgeport.  An arrest was made and Detective Captain Fitzgerald of the Bridgeport Police said an arrest was made and he believes the two bank robberies were related.  …

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Bridgeport/Stratford News: Bank Robber In Custody

8:30am-- #Stratford Connecticut--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The Key Bank at  225 Hawley Lane in Stratford and the TD Bank at Old Town and Main Street were robbed.  A silver handgun was shown during the robberies.   Police were looking for a gray SUV.  Just after 10:30am Bridgeport Police took one in custody.  Captain Brian Fitzgerald said they believe the man they arrested is also responsible for the robbery in Stratford.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Woman Shot Dies After Four Days On Life Support

#Bridgeport Connecticut--On January 7, 2017 at 2105 hours a shooting incident occurred at 1001 E. Main Street. Elianna Cruz (3-24-90) suffered a gunshot wound to the head during this incident. She had been admitted to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment since being shot. On January 11, 2017 at 1510 hours, Cruz passed away. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on January 13, 2017. This shooting is actively being investigated by detectives, and there are strong leads in the case. Any citizen with information about this crime is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Department Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477). (Bridgeport Police Press Release)

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