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Month: June 2022

Bridgeport

Shots Fired – Barricaded Subject / 600 block of William Street–

Jun 11, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport News: On June 9, 2022, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received a call of shots fired within the 600 block of William Street. Early information indicated a female subject shot a firearm from the third floor window of a multifamily home within the 600 block of William Street. Uniformed Patrol Officers arrived, identified the multifamily home on William Street, and began to evacuate innocent citizens residing in the area. Patrol Officers set up a perimeter and initiated a Bridgeport Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) response. Patrol Supervisors established communication with the subject as trained police crisis negotiators began arriving on the scene to assist. Negotiators determined there were still innocent citizens that remained inside…

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Bridgeport

VIDEO: Bridgeport News: Crash On Fairfield Avenue Takes Down Utility Pole

Jun 11, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-06-10@11:52pm-- Expect Fairfield Avenue between Clinton and Colorado Avenue as a car hit a utility pole, snapping it and taking down wires along with a transformer that is now leaking. The driver fled the scene before firefighters arrived. Power in the are will also be affected. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified of the leaking transformer that may affect waterways soon according to radio reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utdUaXQEzOc

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Retirees and Transfers

Jun 10, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport Police Force, which should be at 425 strong is nearing just 300 with transfers and retirements. Congratulations to Captain Brian Fitzgerald on his last day at BPD as he retires. I've worked closely in the past with Captain Fitzgerald and I have to say he was highly professional and effective in getting results as former head detective. This is a big loss for the city in my opinion. Also, Sergeant Tjuana Bradley-Webb has retired after 29 years of service. Also retiring:Captain Steven Louga,l Officer Jose Paz, Officer, Angel Rivera, Lieutenant Nancy O'Donnell and Officer Faith Tyghter Officer Jonathan Simmons took his experience and transferred to the Fairfield Police Department. 27 officers this year have retired With…

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Bridgeport

Homicide #10

Jun 10, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE:On June 10, 2022, at approximately 1:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 100 block of Pricilla Circle on several reports of a party shot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers located a 37-year-old Bridgeport man lying down in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. AMR ambulance arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital. Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit. They have since processed the crime scene, collected several items of evidence, and are working several strong leads. This appears to be an isolated incident where the victim knew his attacker(s). The Bridgeport Police…

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Milford News: Breach of Peace

Jun 10, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- On June 9, 2022, Police responded to a residence for a disturbance. William Kuryla , of Milford had been previously warned by the police to stay away from the residence. Police arrested Kuryla who is accused of Breach of Peace 2nd and Criminal Trespass 2nd. He was released on a promise to appear in court. This press release was made possible by:

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State News

BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON NHTSA’S ELEVATED INVESTIGATION INTO TESLA’S AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

Jun 10, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following joint statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) upgraded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis after identifying additional crashes at first responder sites:“We are encouraged that NHTSA has escalated its probe into Tesla’s Autopilot after discovering even more crashes that point to a disturbing, deadly pattern. The agency must swiftly complete this important investigation to determine if a recall is necessary while taking all steps in its power to prevent any more lives from being lost. NHTSA’s findings will be essential to improving the safety…

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