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Month: March 2018

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Ganim Praises Legislators On Gaming

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today issued the following statement praising the hard work and unity of the Bridgeport State Legislative delegation, who successfully fought to get the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security Committee to approve House Bill No. 5305 AN ACT CONCERNING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO QUALIFY AN ENTITY TO DEVELOP A CASINO GAMING FACILITY IN THE STATE.  The bill opens the door to further commercial casino gaming in Connecticut and could potentially bring 7,000 jobs to Bridgeport if a plan by Las Vegas-based MGM to build a $675 resort casino on the Bridgeport waterfront becomes a reality. “I am extremely proud of the courage and leadership of the entire Bridgeport legislative delegation, who appeared together in…

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Norwalk Police Say Driver Sober Or Get McPulled Over

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

St. Patrick’s Day is one of America’s most widely celebrated holidays, for the Irish and non-Irish alike. It’s a great excuse to gather with friends and family and make merry over bangers n’ mash and a pint of green beer. Sadly, the night often ends with drunk drivers on the road, which pose a threat to other drivers, vehicle passengers, and pedestrians. In 2016 alone, 60 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18). Not only is this behavior deadly, it is illegal. For that reason, Norwalk Police will be out in full force to make sure that if you are behind the wheel, you are…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: New Scam

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--On 03/15/2018 at 5:34pm the Fairfield Police Department responded to a report of a woman who stated she was scammed out of $200.00 at the Super Stop & Shop, 1160 Kings Hwy Cutoff in Fairfield. The complainant reported that while backing out of a parking space in the lot, she looked in her rearview mirror and made sure it was clear to proceed. As she continued backing up, she suddenly heard a loud thump at the rear of her vehicle. After getting out to investigate, she observed an unidentified male holding his hand as if he was in pain. The male suspect told her she had backed into him as he was walking behind her vehicle. The male suspect…

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

9:02am--#Bridgeport CT--  A fire in the basement of 1002 Pembroke Street spread to the third floor this morning.  One tenant on the second floor was treated for smoke inhalation.  The fire went to two alarms before firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.  The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.  Red Cross are on scene assisting the tenants with temporary housing and aid.  

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Trumbull News: Man Exposes Himself To Jogger

Mar 16, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT-- On March 14, 2018, a jogger reported to police that a male in his car reportedly exposed himself to her on Huntington Turnpike near the Nichols fields in Trumbull. The male also reportedly followed her and asked repeatedly if she wanted a ride before eventually driving away. Police are requesting that anyone who may have information on this incident please contact us. On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at around 5:00 p.m., a female was jogging in the Nichols park along Huntington Turnpike (Rt. 108) near Unity Road. The jogger initially saw a small blue car parked next to a larger white vehicle in the dirt lot of the park. The jogger reported the small blue car then began…

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