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Month: October 2021

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Oct 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On October 6, 2021 at approximately 8:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a callfor a report of a Car vs Pedestrian crash at Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue. A pedestrian from Stratford CT was crossing Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue from the north east corner heading southbound. As he was crossing a red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue, driven by a male party from Shelton CT, struck the pedestrian. After striking the pedestrian the driver pulled his vehicle over and remained on scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. He sustained life threatening injuries and remains in critical but stable condition.…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Launch New Tip411 Anonymous Tip System

Oct 7, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#FAIRFIELD, CT – October 6, 2021 – The Fairfield Police Department is increasing itscrime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department tofind information and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.Developed by Tip411, the Fairfield PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool intothe hands of community members of all ages. The Fairfield PD app is available fordownload for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or on our website athttps://fpdct.com/tips. “The Fairfield Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe community, protectinglife and property, reducing crime and the fear of crime and to performing its function in amanner which promotes public trust and confidence,” said Fairfield Police Chief RobertKalamaras. “Our new Fairfield PD…

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Heading North? Expect I-84 Delays

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The work consists of repairing guiderail on I-84 Westbound between exits 2-4. The work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 7, 2021 and end on Friday, October 8, 2021. LANE CLOSURE INFO Motorists can expect alternating Left and Right Lane Closures. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists around the work zone. The night work schedule for this project is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #16 A Justifiable Homicide

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

This morning, at 3:38 a.m., officers responded to 256 Cottage Street on a report of a man stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Victor Cruz (DOB:1/9/73 of 256 Cottage Street), who had sustained a stab wound to his back. Cruz was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance and died at 9:30 a.m. Officers located the party believed to be responsible, Chantel Williams (DOB: 12/11/90). Williams was found to be in possession of heroin and arrested on drug charges. Members of the Homicide Unit were assigned to the investigation and interviewed Williams. After reviewing the evidence in this case and consulting with State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino, it has been determined that Williams will not be charged in connection to the…

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Bridgeport News: Person Stabbed

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-06@3:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police reported in a release that a person received a deep wound to the back as a result of a stabbing while on State Street. Detectives are investigating. Strange, Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Police said in an email to me last night that "The Public can follow our City’s social media and or sign up for alerts like the media to receive late breaking incidents, if desired." Here are their latest Tweets:

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