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Month: December 2020

Bridgeport Stratford

Robbery Arrest

Dec 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera DOB 10/29/1981 was taken into custody on December 29, 2020 by Stratford Detectives with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police FusionCenter and several Bridgeport Officers. Upon interviewing Jimenez-Rivera he confessed to thefollowing armed robberies within the City of Bridgeport:12/23/20 Subway Restaurant 1552 Wood Avenue CFS 11033612/24/20 Shell Gas Station 2612 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 CVS Pharmacy 3710 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 Chinese Food Restaurant 4565 Main Street CFS 111215Arrest warrants are pending for these incidents.Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera also confessed to two Stratford robberies that occurred in the past twodays.

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Chief To Retire

Dec 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD -- Following nearly four decades of service with the Fairfield Police Department, Chief Christopher Lyddy announces that he will retire in January 2021. "Looking back on my 38-year career, I have been blessed to work alongside some of the finest individuals this profession has ever produced," Chief Lyddy said. "I am the product of many officers and supervisors who came before me and shaped me through the years."Chief Lyddy was first introduced to the Fairfield Police Department in 1976 at the age of 16 when he joined the Fairfield Police Explorer Program, volunteering his time to the agency while also learning the tenants of law enforcement.While pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode…

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Stratford News: Armed Robbery

Dec 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-12-28@9:46pm--#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Police Department responded to the Dao Asian Cuisine Restaurant located at 7365 Main Street for an armed robbery. The employees reported that a man entered the restaurant armed with a rifle. He pointed it at the employees and demanded money and the robber fled with an unknown amount of cash. No one was injured during the event. On December 29, Stratford Detectives with the assistance of Bridgeport Police arrested Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera, 39 of Bridgeport for the robbery. He was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Threatening 1st degree, Illegal use of a facsimile firearm, and larceny 6th degree. He was held on $250,000 bond. Police say the investigation remains active.

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE PURSUIT AND FIREARM RECOVERY

Dec 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, CT –On Monday December 28, 2020 at 6:38pm while patrolling the PT Barnum Apartment Complex a Bridgeport Police Officer observed a vehicle that was driving suspiciously and proceeded to roll through a stop sign. While initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Wordin Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, the vehicle proceeded to speed away from the officer eastbound on Fairfield Avenue where it proceeded to crash into traffic coming off the highway. The Officer upon approaching the scene of the incident saw the drive flee the vehicle and proceed eastbound on Fairfield Avenue towards Commerce Drive. While calling out the location of the that suspect, the passenger proceeded to exit the vehicle and drop an object from his lap.…

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Governor’s Staff Tests Positive For Covid

Dec 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Paul Mounds, chief of staff for the Office of the Governor, today announced that a member of Governor Ned Lamont’s staff has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, SARS CoV-2. The staff member was in the office as recently as Wednesday, December 23, but had only brief interaction with Governor Lamont from an appropriate social distance while wearing a mask, and the governor will not be self-quarantining as a result. Twice-weekly testing continues for the governor and his staff, and there are no additional positive test results within the administration. “This is another sign that the virus continues to spread across our state, and we all must keep our guard up,” Mounds said. “We all must limit gatherings,…

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Fire Department Very Busy

Dec 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Fires kept the Bridgeport Fire Department hopping. Start with a 2am fire in the 600 block of Fairfield Avenue with fire on the second floor. One occupant was transported to the hospital. Fire Units responded to a report of a structure fire located at 1105 North Ave at 9:15AM. First unit reported fire visible on the second floor. All occupants were out on arrival. The house next door 1113 was also damaged. The fire is currently under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Division. No injuries occurred at this incident. The Red Cross will be providing lodging for 6 adults and 3 children. A kitchen fire was reported in the 800 block of Queen Street around 12:30pm and a dumpster…

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