Stratford News: Traffic Stop Nets 6 Arrests

On 05/24/2017 Detectives of the  Narcotics Vice and Intelligence Unit were conducting surveillance in the area of Bruce Ave when we observed a Nissan Maxima that had committed several MV violations. The Nissan was occupied (6) times. The area of Bruce Ave is of concern to Detectives due to recent robberies, car thefts as well as a recent shooting. Detectives conducted a MV stop on the Maxima and upon further investigation, located several grams of marijuana as well as a loaded .380 semi automatic handgun and ski mask. All parties in the vehicle were placed under arrest. The following individuals were charged.   James Graziani DOB 03/14/98  South Ave Bridgeport- Weapons in a MV CGS 29-38, Carrying a Pistol W/O…

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Middletown, CT. (May 30, 2017): Connecticut State Troopers were patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over this 2017 Memorial Day weekend. During this enforcement period Troopers utilized both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. 5/26/17 and ran through 11:59 p.m. on 5/29/17.   Troopers focused on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols were also in place over the entire weekend. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on May 26, 2017 to May 29, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.:   SPEEDING: 719      SEATBELT: 668      TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 2658 (to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding,…

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Stratford News: Homicide Arrest

On 05-29- 2017 Brandyn Ford age 24 of Stratford was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Andre Pettway. Ford was arrested after members of the Stratford Police Department Special Response Team served a warrant at his residence. The warrant and arrest are the result of an ongoing investigation into the homicide by the Stratford Police Detective and Patrol Divisions. Ford was unable to post a 1.5 million dollar bond and has been brought to court this morning.   Ford was charged with the following: Murder 53a-54a              Weapon in a Motor Vehicle 29-38                        Rick of Injury to Minors 53-21      …

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Bridgeport News: Loaded Gun Found

8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to a home in the 20 block of Harral Avenue when someone found a loaded handgun in their backyard.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Robbed- 1 Person In Custody

11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed by three males of his cellphone at Carlton and Sylvan.  The victim located the car they fled in about a half hour later near Home Depot.  Police pulled the car over near the Citgo station on Reservoir Avenue.   They have on man in custody.   Two are still outstanding and there is a manhunt for them in the surround area of the Citgo Station on Reservoir/Lansing Street area.  If you live in the area and see someone in you backyard call 911.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Possible Kidnapping

UPDATE: The dog that was shot was the neighbor's not the victim's .  I'm told the dog is in surgery and should survive if there are no complications. Police Update:  At approximately 1am this morning, (5/29/17) Officers received several calls of shot fired in area of 91 Federal St. Officers found a male victim, and a dog who had been shot. Medics were called and the male victim was taken to hospital. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.  During this incident (prior to BPD arrival), the victim's girlfriend was forced into victim's vehicle by the responsible parties. The female victim was driven to Wallingford where she was let out of the vehicle. This female then called in to 911. Wallingford…

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Bridgeport News: 19 Year Old Shot

10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A nineteen year old male shot in the leg supposedly at Newfield and Revere Street just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News : Man Collapses On Train Tracks

810pm-- A man has collapsed on the train tracks at the train station at 525 Water Street.  He fell on track 4 according to radio reports.  They are attempting to get him off the tracks.  First responders on the way.   This news report is made possible by :  

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Stratford News: Garage Fire

6:32pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters on the way to 71 Newtown Street for a garage fire.   This news report is made possible by:  

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