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Month: December 2019

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Norwalk News: Pursuit Arrest

Dec 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-12-13@11:58pm#Norwalk CT--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- In a story I told you minutes after it happened Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch received a complaint of an attempted carjacking on Bouton Street. Suspects were believed to be traveling in a silver BMW. Several minutes later, on December 12, 2019 at 12:09 AM, a second 911 call was received reporting that two males armed with handguns stole a vehicle and personal items from a victim who had just arrived home in the area of Kettle Road. Soon after, Westport police officers spotted a silver BMW, traveling northbound on I-95 in the area of Westport. The vehicle was stopped in Fairfield with assistance from Westport PD, Fairfield PD, and Connecticut State Police. The vehicle was…

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State News Uncategorized

Protecting Online Data

Dec 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) who led a group of senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people’s personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users’ data. “I have heard countless times from constituents who fear their personal information can be easily accessed, or worse, stolen and used against them. This legislation would require tech companies to do a better job protecting the sensitive information we entrust them with every day, and I hope to see it pass soon.” said Murphy. “People have a basic expectation that the personal information that is collected by websites and apps is well-protected and…

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Stratford

Books Over Coffee

Dec 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library “Books Over Coffee” program concludes its 2019 series with a discussion of New Milford author Terri-Lynne DeFino’s popular novel, The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses), on Wednesday, December 18th at noon. The program, guest hosted this month by Kathleen Faggella and featuring the author, is free and open to the public. Terri-Lynne DeFino’s novel is a whimsical, moving story about a retirement home for literary legends who spar, conjure up new stories, and almost magically change the lives of the people around them.  DeFino will be the special guest at the discussion enlightening readers about her process and answering questions.  Autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase following the program.  “Books Over Coffee” will be held in the…

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Westport

Westport News: Cleaning Equipment Makes Mess During Fire

Dec 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a fire on the second floor of a mixed occupancy building. The fire department responded with 4 Engines, a Rescue Truck, a Shift Commander, and a Safety Officer. Arriving companies found smoke coming from a second floor window. Engine 2 made access to the second floor and found a jewelry cleaning machine had been inadvertently placed on a hot stove. The machine had caught fire but was quickly extinguished. Firefighters ventilated the smoke from the building. The Norwalk and Wilton Fire Department’s responded to assist at the scene but were released prior to arrival. The Fairfield Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident. The Westport Police Department provided…

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State News

Troops On The Border

Dec 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Department of Defense Inspector General announced a new investigation into the Trump Administration’s deployment of thousands of U.S. military troops to the southern border. Blumenthal has previously raised concerns about the politicization of the military directly with the Pentagon, specifically requesting “legal justification for the expanding mission of active duty troops deployed to the southern border,” and “training and legal guidance provided to servicemembers deployed to the border.”   “I welcome this investigation – accountability is long overdue,” Blumenthal said. “I have long held serious concerns about the politically motivated, potentially unlawful deployment of our servicemen and women to the southern border. Over the last two…

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Fairfield Westport

Westport Carjacking Ends In Fairfield

Dec 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Police Update: Around midnight on 12/12/2019 a silver BMW was car-jacked at gun point in New Haven. Within thirty minutes, it is believed that the suspect(s) then drove to Norwalk and unsuccessfully attempted to car-jack a Maserati at gunpoint. The suspect(s) were then able to successfully car-jack a blue Nissan Altima at gunpoint. Norwalk PD located both vehicles (silver BMW and blue Altima) and pursued them onto I-95 northbound toward Fairfield. Westport PD and Norwalk PD were in pursuit when the BMW exited the 23 off-ramp in Fairfield, and continued immediately on the northbound entrance to I-95. (The Nissan Altima continued on I-95 north and was not located). The BMW then exited the 24 off-ramp and continued back onto I-95…

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Stratford

Stratford Fire Department Awards Ceremony

Dec 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-12-11--#Stratford CT-- Tonight, the Stratford Firefighters presented awards to firefighters who went above the line of duty as well as police and dispatchers as well as unit citations. Firefighters Steven Ash and Jacob Hall were sworn in to the department. DC/FM Brian Lampart was awarded the 30 year pin, Lieutenants Kevin Lantowsky, John Roberts and Firefighter Gregory Anderson were award a 20 year pin and Firefighter Richard Barry received a 10 year pin. Samuel Khalil of Vazzy’s Italian Restaurant was awarded the Citizen’s Award for consistent support to the Stratford Firefighters.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Juveniles Steal Car-Lead Cops On Pursuit and Manhunt

Dec 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-12-11@7:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police attempted to pull over a stolen car at Barnum and Noble Avenue after a brief pursuit.  The suspects fled on foot which caused a manhunt in the area.  They were later discovered and detained near Park and Street.  Police spokesperson Terron Jones said the suspects were juveniles.   This news report is made possible by:  

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