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Month: July 2019

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Juvenile Stabbed Multiple Times

Jul 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-11 @ 9:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A juvenile was stabbed multiple times outside the DCF juvenile housing at 148 Mill Hill Avenue.  The knife was found near a utility pole not far from the scene.  Police's quick work allowed them to apprehend the suspect. According to the housing's website"Supportive Work, Education and Transition Program (SWETP) is a community based, staffed apartment program that serves adolescent males and females, ages 16 through 21, who are committed to DCF".   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport Fairfield

Water Rescue At Ash Creek

Jul 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-11 @ 6:08pmm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a swimmer in distress in the South Benson/Ash Creek area. Fairfield Fire Department Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 4, Rescue 1, Fire Boat Marine 228, Fire Boat Marine 217 and Car 3 responded and arrived on scene at approximately 6:12PM. Marine 228, under the command of Lt. Eric McKeon, quickly deployed and began searching for the missing victim.   Assistant Scott Bisson in Car 3 arrived on scene and assumed command of water rescue operations. Fairfield Police units spotted the victim underwater from shore and were able to direct Fire Units to the victim in the water. Firefighters entered the water and successfully removed the…

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State News

Governor Signs PTSD Law For Police and Firefighters But NOT EMS

Jul 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

WATERBURY, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, joined by first responders and state lawmakers, today held a bill signing ceremony at Engine 10 of the Waterbury Fire Department to commemorate the adoption of a state law that will provide workers’ compensation benefits to police officers, parole officers, and firefighters who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing an unnerving event in the line of duty.   Previously, workers’ compensation covered mental health injuries only when they were sustained in conjunction with physical injuries. This law extends that coverage, recognizing that first responders in particular can be exposed to events on the job that can cause difficulty coping or adjusting for weeks and months at a time, sometimes leading to…

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Bridgeport

Cops Need Your Help

Jul 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT- On June 28, 2019 at approximately 11:18 pm, Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and East Main Street. A pedestrian was crossing Northbound on Stratford Avenue from the southeast corner to the northeast corner within the crosswalk.  As he was crossing the westbound lanes he was struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle turned northbound onto East Main Street, stopped briefly on East Main Street, then fled the scene continuing northbound.  Officers that responded to the scene were unable to obtain suspect vehicle information at the time of report. Emergency personnel arrived on scene, provided medical attention, and transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital. The pedestrian, a Bridgeport firefighter sustained multiple serious injuries. On…

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Car Show – Sunday 7/21 !!

Jul 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Police Benevolent Association Car Show is scheduled for SundayJuly 21, 2019. The event is to be held at the Westport Saugatuck Railroad Station from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. All years and all model vehicles are welcome. The entry fee is $20.00 per car. All proceeds benefit the Westport PBA Scholarship Fund, which is a non-profit 501(c)organization. Ten award winners will be announced. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as many other prizes. Food and dessert will be available for purchase at the show and will be provided by Jr’s Deli and Grille and Good Humor. Entertainment will be provided by radio station i95 Rock, whose street team will also be present and playing classic rock music throughout…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Woman Stabbed In Fight

Jul 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-10 @ 9:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--A large group of woman reported fighting outside building 21 of PT Barnum on Anthony Street.  One woman has been stabbed or cut to the head and is being transported to the hospital by private vehicle and and second woman reported to have lacerations to the head.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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