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Month: August 2017

Bridgeport Stratford

Stratford News: Murder Investigation

Aug 13, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

On 08-13- 2017 shortly after midnight a shooting occurred on the street in front of 1854 North Avenue. The shooting followed what appeared to be a verbal argument. One 27 year old female victim was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital. A 24 year old male victim is listed as critical as the result of a gun shot wound. The incident is still under investigation and police are trying to identify the shooter(s). The shooting is an isolated incident and there is nor further danger at the scene. North Avenue was closed for several hours as a result of the shooting and subsequent investigation. If anyone has information please contact the Stratford Police Investigative Division at 203-385- 4119, 4120 or 4123.…

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Aug 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

There will be no coverage today.  I gotta pay the bills so I'll be photographing a wedding all day. Only 20 people have volunteered to pay a couple of dollars a week to support DoingItLocal.como which is about $100 each month so I have to seek other sources of income.   If you want to subscribe each month to keep us going you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one-time donation at: https://www.paypal.me/DoingItLocal  

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Aug 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

4:18pm--Firefighters were called to the old Stratfield Market at 1280 Stratfield Road for a fire in the back of the building. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola said when they arrived they found smoke coming from the second-floor windows. What they found was a fire in the trash compactor that extended into the structure. Firefighters quickly had the fire contained and were putting out hot spots when I arrived. EMS from AMR provided a rehab for the firefighters.  The chief said he did not suspect the fire to be suspicious since recently being purchased by a new owner.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.  Firefighters from Westport and Bridgeport provided mutual aid covering the empty Fairfield fire…

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Norwalk News: OD Arrest

Aug 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

On July 22, 2017, Norwalk Police responded to a drug overdose at the Garden Park Motel at 351 Westport Avenue. A male victim was transported to the Norwalk Hospital due to the overdose. Norwalk Detectives began investigating this incident and quickly determined that Derrick Wiggins was a person of interest. Detectives worked with the Special Services Division, who subsequently arrested Wiggins on narcotics charges July 24, 2017. Based on Detective Dan Serio’s investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Derrick Wiggins charging him for his involvement with the overdose. Detectives arrested Wiggins at court on August 11, 2017. Arrested: Derrick Wiggins, 43 of 116 Southview Street Waterbury Charges: Assault 2 and Sale of Narcotics Bond: $100,000 Norwalk Police Tip Line…

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Westport

Westport News: Drug Arrest

Aug 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT--  On 07/30/2017 at approximately 5:00pm, Officer Lames Loomer observed a female sitting in the passenger side of a black Nissan Altima in Saugatuck train station Lot 1. There appeared to be vomit on the pavement next to where the female was sitting, so the Officer approached the vehicle to check on her welfare. As Officer Loomer approached, the female got extremely nervous and was evasive answering simple questions. The female, now identified as Diana Balkun, ultimately admitted to having needles and heroin in the vehicle. Officer Loomer then deployed his Service Dog (PSD Koda) to conduct a search of the vehicle. PSD Koda indicated on the vehicle in the area of the trunk compartment for the odor of narcotics.…

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