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Month: May 2019

Stratford

Stratford News: Fugitive Arrest

May 8, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--Travis Walton age 24 was arrested following a narcotics search warrant execution at 15Woodend Road (Apt1). Walton is a fugitive who has avoided sentencing for approximately 3 years for weapons and domestic violence offenses. The warrant was served by members of the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit along with Patroland Detectives. Marijuana, packaging materials and money were also seized.Walton was taken into custody due to (5) outstanding warrants with a total of $400,000cash bond. Walton was unable to post bond and was placed in the lockup and issued a Court date of 05/07/2019. Stratford Police Press Release.  If you have issues with this release call them at 203-385-4100.  I'm just the messenger.   Noticias de Stratford: Arresto #Stratford CT-Travis…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Hit And ALMOST Run

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-07 @ 7:07pm-- A report of a hit an run at Suburban and Park Avenue.  Police located the fleeing vehicle further down in the middle of Park Avenue with no driver.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74169" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info visit: http://www.nicksautomotive.com/[/caption] Noticia de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-05-07 @ 7:07pm – Un informe de un "hit and run" en Suburban y Park . La policía encuentra el vehículo que huye más abajo en el medio de la Avenida Park sin conductor.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Hit

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-07 @ 4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motorcyclist  hit at Lake and Gilman Street. According to radio reports the cyclist is unresponsive but breathing.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente con moto 2019-05-07 @ 4:20pm – #Bridgeport CT – Informe de un motociclista golpeado en la calle Lake y Gilman. Según los informes de radio, el ciclista no responde pero respira.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Stabbed

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport News: A suspect was taken into custody at Bridgeport Hospital who was responsible for a stabbing incident early this morning on Yarmich Drive. The incident appears to be domestic related   This news report is made possible by: Noticias #Bridgeport: Un sospechoso fue detenido en el hospital de Bridgeport el fue responsable de un incidente el apuñalo a otra perona esta mañana en Yarmich Drive. El incidente parece estar relacionado con problemas domesticas.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Crash

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-07 @ 1:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 2 people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after this crash at Brooks and Stillman Avenue.  The person in the rolled over SUV required firefighters to cut the windshield out to free the person.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-05-07 @ 1:18pm – #Bridgeport CT – 2 personas fueron transportadas al hospital con lesiones que no amenazan la vida después de este accidente en laenida Brooks y Stillman . La persona en el SUV rodó y los bomberos tenían que cortar el parabrisas para liberar a la persona.

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Valley

Manufacturing Technology Center Opens At Derby High School, Offering Credits At Housatonic Community College

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

DERBY, Conn. (May 7, 2019)  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday to officially open a new Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Derby High School.  A first of its kind in Connecticut, this program not only provides students with an introduction to the advanced manufacturing skillset, it also offers college credits at Housatonic Community College (HCC).   Two years in the making, the program was developed by the Directors of Advanced Manufacturing at Housatonic and Asnuntuck Community College in collaboration with Derby Public Schools. Classes are taught by HCC professors, using equipment primarily funded by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. Together, this teamwork provides career opportunities that students might otherwise not have access to.   The program’s inaugural class…

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Bridgeport

Shoplifter In Custody

May 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-07 @ 11:57pm--#Bridgeport CT- Police on the way to Dollar General at 577 for a shoplifter security has in custody.   Looks like they will need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption] Ladrón en custodia. 2019-05-07 @ 11:57pm-#Bridgeport CT-La policía está en el camino al Dollar General por un ladrón que seguridad tiene en custodia.

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Stratford Passes Budget With Tax Decreas

May 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD-  The Stratford Town Council voted unanimously to approve a tax and spending plan for the Town of Stratford that provides a further modest reduction of taxes, focuses on further shared services with the Board of Education, fully funds all town departments, creates a second shift at Public Works, reduces overtime expenses and levelizes annual debt service. “I am pleased to have worked collaboratively and across party lines on this budget that builds on our work last year to end the cycle of tax increases, again offering a modest tax decrease for the second year in a row,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick.  “Our priorities have been initiating the process of tax relief to our residents, improving the level of services…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

May 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-06 @ 7:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three males, one with a gun robbed a person on Gem Avenue. They netted the victim's cell phone. They fled in a silver car.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo 2019-05-06 @ 7:21pm – #Bridgeport CT – Tres hombres, uno con un arma, robaron a una persona en la Avenida Gem. Se llevaron el celular. Huyeron en un carro plateado.

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