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Month: June 2020

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Norwalk News: Carjackng

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT-- Here is more info on that carjacking we reported the moment it happened: The Detective Bureau is investigating a carjacking that occurred in the area of Ward Street and Random Road. An EverReady Taxi Cab was hijacked by a passenger who was armed with a handgun. The suspect was described as a black male 5’9” weighing 200lbs, approximately 50-years old, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt with a “Batman” symbol, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and black shoes. A picture of the suspect is attached. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Sura at 203-854-3039 or by email at jsura@norwalkct.org.  

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Bridgeport

Requested Updates Provided

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23 #Bridgeport @bptpolice-- Special thanks to Captain Brian Fitzgerald for his professionalism in providing the information requested:   On June 23, 2020, at approximately 0040 hours, a 28-year-old male called police to report he was shot at the intersection Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. A motor vehicle accident was discovered by officers at this location with the victim seated in the driver’s seat, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and then transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital where his condition is listed as critical, but stable. A crime scene was located on Hanson Street where detectives determined the shooting actually occurred. The victim fled the area after being shot and subsequently was…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: News Info Denied Three Times By BPD

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23--#Bridgeport CT-- @bptpolice-- Last night one of our Citizen Network reporters reported about shots fired on Hansen Avenue.  I requested info three times and three times the request was ignored.   There was also a Facebook report that I was trying to get a confirmation on that said"What began as a party shot in the leg in the 300th block of Dover St at 1116hrs. has ended up with the ESU making entry into a home in the same block in an attempt to detain the possible suspect(s). At this time 1 suspect detained, ESU still searching residence". Scott Appleby responded to my request as: "Updates on all preliminary events such as shooting Mr. Krauchick is placed on the BPD…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Services Resume

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford- Routine fingerprinting services for town residents will resume at the Stratford Police Department  Identification and proof of residency will be required at the time of service. Face masks are required for anyone being fingerprinted. Fingerprinting services will be limited to the below listed days and times. Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday 9-11 a.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Pistol permit fingerprinting will still be by appointment only as per the permit application. Board of Education fingerprinting will be scheduled and coordinated through the application process with the BOE.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83425" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport

Homicide #8 2nd of the Day

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23@10:45pm--Police are reporting their 2nd homicide of the day, #8 of the year.  Police dispatch received a report of shots fired and a possible victim shot at 750 William Street. Officers arriving on the scene located a 53-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location, and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.   This press release was made possible…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Another Shooting

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23 @1:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- DoingItLocal Citizen Network reporter Angel is reporting a shooting on Hansen Avenue.   No word on any injuries, I'm sure a press release will be in about 8 hours.   If you see something, post something!  Don't let the mayor silence the violent news in the city.  Post it on my Facebook wall, message me, or email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com      

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 2 Shot – 5 Daily Total

Jun 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

 2020-06-22@ 5:27pm -- A police press release at 10:51pm said police dispatch received reports of shots fired in the area of 533 Harral Avenue. Officers responding to the scene located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. A thirteen-year-old female was shot once in the back and a twenty-three-year-old male was shot in the leg. Both injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment.   An earlier press release said a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital at 12:59pm but the location of the shooting is not known. Anyone who has information about either incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption…

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