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Month: March 2019

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck- Driver Flees

Mar 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-11 @ 11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at the intersection of Arctic and East Main Street.  The pedestrian is conscious and responsive according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Bridgeport News: peatón golpeado-conductor huye 2019-03-11 @ 11:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – Un peatón ha sido golpeado por un carro en la intersección de Arctic y East Main. El peatón está consciente y receptivo según los informes de radio.

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Stratford News: Shooting Arrest

Mar 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On 03-10-2019 David Williams, age 39 of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Success Avenue in Stratford. The shooting took place on 03- 07-2019. Williams was located with the assistance of the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia. After a standoff which lasted for several hours, Williams was taken into custody. Williams was arrested by warrant and will subsequently be held without bail pending extradition. Williams will be formally charged with: Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder Assault 1 st Degree Criminal Possession of Ammunition Weapons in a Motor Vehicle Reckless Endangerment Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Criminal Possession of A Firearm This investigation is ongoing at this time. Investigators are asking anyone with further…

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Westport News: Larceny & Shoplifting Credit Card Theft

Mar 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On 11/03/2018 at approximately 1:30pm, officers were dispatched to Whole Foods on a report of a larceny. The victim had inadvertently left a money clip containing two credit cards and $1600 cash on the small stand at the checkout register he used. When he returned to the store, the money and cards were gone and had not been turned in to store management. In reviewing the surveillance, a male and female were seen using the same checkout register after the victim. The male suspect was observed picking up the clip and placing it into his pocket. The duo were believed to be shopping couriers for Instacart. Investigators submitted a search warrant to Instacart who then identified the order…

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What Is Wrong With This Picture

Mar 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-11 @ 1:07pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- This is the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 53.  What is wrong with the picture?   Que está mal con esta imagen 2019-03-11 @ 1:07pm – #Stratford CT – #cttraffic – este es el Merritt Parkway en la dirección sur, cerca de la salida 53. ¿Qué tiene de malo la imagen?

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Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 7:45pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- One person was transported to the hospital after a three-car crash on Noble Avenue near Hickory Street. Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente y un carro se Volcó 2019-03-10 @ 7:45pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una persona fue transportada al hospital después de un accidente de tres carros en la Avenida Noble cerca de la calle Hickory.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Shot In Crowded Store 1 Killed

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE:  I'm sad to report that the police have confirmed one of the victims has died. The name has not been released at this time pending notification of next of kin. This is Bridgeport's 7th homicide of the year. 2019-03-10 @ 7:30pm--Witnesses say that shots were fired into the Food Market located at 842 Connecticut Avenue.  Police confirmed that 3 people were shot, 1 seriously the other 2 did not have life-threatening injuries.  The shot-spotter activation worked as intended, patrol officers in the area immediately called it into the dispatch center as the rushed to the scene.  The pursued a car that was fleeing the scene which turned out to be the victims rushing to the hospital in private vehicle.  Bridgeport…

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Today’s Car Fire

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 6:40pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 southbound near exit 38.  Traffic is slow but it does not appear necessary to detour.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Carro coge fuego 2019-03-10 @ 6:40pm – #cttraffic – #Milford CT – Un carro coge fuego en Milford en la I-95 sur cerca de la salida 38. El tráfico esta lento, pero no parece necesario desviarlo.

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Bridgeport News: Hand Grenade Found

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 5:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A hand grenade has been found in the 300 block of Union Avenue.  The state police bomb squad has been called in to dispose of it. A hand grenade was found on Cornell Street in August which turned out to be a fake grenade. January 11, 2018, a grenade was found at 80 Garfield Avenue in Stratford.  State Police Bomb Squad responded and disarmed the explosive and removed it from the area. The grenade appeared to be from World War I or II.     Noticias de Bridgeport: Se encontró una granada de mano 2019-03-10 @ 5:50pm – #Bridgeport CT – Se encontró una granada de mano en la 300 Avenida Union. El especialista de bombas de la…

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Bridgeport News: Senior Citizen Robbed At Gunpoint

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A senior citizen was robbed at gunpoint on Union Avenue by three masked males who fled in a white vehicle on Stratford Avenue.  The man lost $300 in the robbery.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un ciudadano mayor fue robado 2019-03-10 @ 1:00PM--#Bridgeport CT--Un ciudadano mayor fue robado por unos hombres con máscaras armados con pistola en la Avenida Unión se huyeron en un vehículo blanco por la Avenida de Stratford. El hombre perdió $300 en el robo.

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Westport News: Disorderly Conduct & Strangulation

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 03/04/2019 at approximately 6:00pm, officers were dispatched to a Westport residence on a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim reported being held against a wall and choked by David Levieff following an argument over money. Levieff was arrested and brought to headquarters where he was charged with 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct and 53a- 64cc Strangulation 3 rd . He was released after posting $2,500 bond and was scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on 03/05/2019.   This press release was made possible by:   Noticias de Westport: Conducta desordenada y estrangulación #Westport CT – el 03/04/2019 aproximadamente a las 6:00PM, los oficiales fueron llamados para ir a una residencia de Westport por una discusión. La víctima informó…

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