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Month: March 2019

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Milford News: Firefighters Called For Water Rescue

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 12:36am--#Milford CT--Firefighters have been called to Charles Island for a water rescue.  There are approximately 5 people on the sandbar with either a bonfire or a flare.   This press release is made possible by: Noticias de Milford: bomberos llamaron para un rescate de agua 2019-03-10 @ 12:36am – #Milford CT – Los bomberos han sido llamados a la isla Charles para un rescate de agua. Hay aproximadamente 5 personas en la barra de arena con una fogata o arma de emergencia.

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Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries

Mar 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-10 @ 11:38pm-- A two car crash on Fairfield Avenue at Albion Street (near Wendy's) with injuries.  Firefighters were called for automotive fluids spilled and to pop the door to free one of the drivers.   Noticias de Bridgeport : Accidente 2019-03-10 @ 11:38pm – Un accidente de dos carros en la Avenida Fairfield en la calle Albion (cerca de Wendy's) con heridas. Se llamó a los bomberos para que los fluidos automotrices que se derramo y para liberar la puerta a uno de los conductores.

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Bridgeport Stratford

Bridgeport News: Street Fight!

Mar 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-09 @ 11:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A street fight reported in the 2100 block of Boston Avenue.  Bridgeport has requested Stratford Police assistance.  Even the mortgage rates have less volatility!   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Pelea en la Calle. 2019-03-09 @ 11:02am – #Bridgeport CT – Una pelea en la calle reportada en la 2100 Avenida Boston. Bridgeport ha solicitado asistencia policial de Stratford.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-08 @ 11:03pm--A three-car crash with injuries reported at Park Avenue and Railroad Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: AAccidente con 3 carros 2019-03-08 @ 11:03pm – Un accidente de tres carros con lesiones reportadas en la Avenida Park y Railroad.

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Stratford News: Rollover Accident

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-08 @ 11:00pm--#Stratford CT-- A car has rolled over on its side on the side of the Shell Gas Station on Lordship Boulevard. It sounds like a one-car accident and the driver is still inside the vehicle according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Stratford: Accidente 2019-03-08 @ 11:00PM--#Stratford CT--Un carro ha rodado a su lado por la gasolinera de Shell en Lordship Bulevard. Suena como un accidente de un carro solo y el conductor todavía está dentro del vehículo.

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Food & Beverage

Two Roads Brewery Opens New Facility

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Seven years ago, Two Road Brewery opened in Stratford. Since that time they have grown to be the 54th largest brand out of 8,000 independent breweries and in the top twenty-five in the USA with 145 employees. Over the years the company has made Two Roads Brewery at 1700 Stratford Avenue a destination, a “beercation” as they called it, with over 150,000 visitors each year not including their Road Jam Concert and Octoberfest where they typically will have over 3,000 people a day. Thursday, Two Roads Brewery, along with Mayor Laura Hoydick and other town and state dignitaries cut the ribbon on “Area Two” a $15 million facility located 100 yards from their main brewery. At Area Two they will…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt After Shots Fired Into A Home

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-03-08 @ 10:44--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a manhunt for a man dressed in all black after he shot at a home on Wessels Avenue.  There is an active manhunt between that area, he was last seen on Hoover Street.  Wessels Avenue is directly behind Bullard Haven School, additional School Resource Officers were sent, I'm certain the school went into lock-in/out but do not have confirmation at this time.   This news report is made possible by:     Noticias Bridgeport: Manhunt después de disparar a un hogar 2019-03-08 @ 10:44 – #Bridgeport CT – Hay una persecución para un hombre vestido de negro después de disparar en una casa en la Avenida Wessels. Hay una cacería activa entre esa área, lo…

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Bridgeport

Statement from Sen. Moore on Internal Affairs Report

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Thursday, Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) released the following statement in response to the release of an Office of Internal Affairs report on the misconduct of 17 Bridgeport police officers. “Today’s revelations of abuse, lies, and misconduct by certain members of the Bridgeport Police Department is truly shocking and heartbreaking. Police investigations are solved, crimes are prevented, and communities are safer when public safety officials have the trust of the community. That trust is shattered after a day like today. “I believe this report is only the beginning of getting to the truth. The leadership of the city and the police department still have a number of questions to answer. Why was this report held from the public for so long?…

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Bridgeport Police Internal Affairs Investigation

Mar 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Internal Affairs investigation related to incidents that took place in July 2017 at a house party on Colorado Avenue in Bridgeport reports that seventeen officers have been cited with various violations.  The cited officers will go before a civilian tribunal, Bridgeport Police Commission, where the charges may result in disciplinary action that may include termination, suspension, demotion, or additional training.   This matter is still pending and under review.  Clearly, these are serious charges that will be brought before the Police Commission for action.   If the officers are found guilty by the Board of Commissioners, they will be subject to the stated disciplinary protocols.  This incident is certainly a troublesome report for our officers, however, it is not…

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