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Month: January 2023

Stratford

Stratford News: Construction Site Accident

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

At approx. 7:55am Stratford Fire Rescue was dispatched to Route 1 at the Devon Bridge for a 55-year-old female who had fallen through a hole in the bridge and landed on a construction barge below. Stratford Fire Rescue responded to the scene with Car 3, Engine 1, Tac 5, Truck 1, Marine Rescue 233, and Safety Car 5. Under the command of Assistant Chief Mike Camperlengo, Stratford Firefighters using Marine 233 moored alongside the barge. Stratford Firefighters and Stratford EMS Paramedics treated, stabilized, and using a rope rescue system extricated the 55-year-old female who had fallen through a 3’x5’opening and fell approx. 40-50 feet landing on a construction barge below. The Devon Bridge is currently under repairs on the southbound…

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Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford CT – The Stratford Health Department will be conducting free health screenings under their “Know Your Numbers” campaign at Town Hall, the Stratford Library, South End Community Center and Stratford YMCA. February is American Heart Month and the Stratford Health Department is encouraging all residents to participate in free heart health screenings.   Dates:  Wednesday, February 1st, 2023        10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall)  Wednesday, February 8th, 2023        10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library)  Wednesday, February 15th, 2023      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center)  Wednesday, February 22nd 2023       10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford YMCA)  “Know Your Numbers” campaign is part of an overall strategy created by the Health Improvement Alliance, comprised of Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, community health centers Optimus and Southwest and…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Robbery Spree Continues To Plague City

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 0528hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call from the owner of Vazzy’s Restaurant on Broadbridge Road indicating two males approached a worker and forced her into the store to burglarize it. BPD arrived on-scene shortly after to investigate the incident. Responsible parties are reported to be two black males, weapons were displayed. Both parties fled in an unknown direction. No injuries reported. This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. 2023-01-31@7:00AMish--Vazzy's and Catamount on Broadbridge Road were both reported to be robbed this morning. Also, an unconfirmed report said that White's Diner on Boston Post Road was also robbed this morning. Earlier this month Yuery's Market…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Home Invasion/Robbery

Jan 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police received a 911 call at 0909hrs on a preliminary report of a burglary in progress I the 600th block of Brooks St. BPD units were dispatched and on-scene reports indicated a home invasion took place with a woman and her two children home. The male parties displayed a firearm and fled the residence with the female’s cellphone. AMR was dispatched to the scene for evaluation of any injuries. This is an active investigation at this time. Anyone with info is asked to contact Det. Jeff Holtz 203-581-5293 or the BPT PD at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:

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Fairfield Health Department Conducts FREE Screenings for Residents to Know Their Numbers

Jan 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (January 30, 2023) – You may have heard that you need to “know yournumbers,” which refers to key markers of heart health like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar,body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Although doctors test most of these numbers atannual check-ups, it’s important that you know your numbers and understand what they mean. Bykeeping those numbers within a healthy range, you can greatly improve your heart health and reduceyour risk for heart disease.February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is celebrating by urging allresidents to make sure they know their numbers. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in theUnited States for both men and woman, and it is preventable. The Fairfield…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Mike’s Deli Robbery

Jan 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On January 10, 2023, at approximately 12:20 am, a suspect entered Mike’s Deli located at 2808 Fairfield Avenue, motioned as if he had a firearm, and took cash from the business. The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black hat, blue jacket with black sleeves, tan khaki pants, and tan boots. The suspect left the store walking eastbound on Fairfield Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Department (B.P.D.) Detective Bureau is requesting assistance from the public in identifying this robbery suspect. Please review the attached photographs taken from video surveillance. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Ken McKenna, at 203-581-5245 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport CT–Yuery’s Market Robbery

Jan 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On January 22, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, two suspects entered Yuery’s Market located at 1141 East Main Street, brandished a firearm, and took cash from the business. The suspect armed with the handgun is described as a Black male wearing a black mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and blue medical gloves. The second suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black & white shirt, black pants, black jacket, and a black facemask. Both suspects were last seen fleeing the area on foot headed westbound on Jane Street. The Bridgeport Police Department (B.P.D.) Detective Bureau is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the robbery suspects. Please review the attached photographs taken from video surveillance. Anyone with…

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