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Month: December 2023

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Burglary Suspects

Dec 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Detective Bureau is looking to identify the pictured individuals in connectionto burglaries of several motor vehicles in Norwalk on November 8, 2023. The twosuspects burglarized several vehicles parked on Muller Avenue and utilized theidentifications of the owners of the vehicles to cash over $30,000.00 in fraudulentchecks. The suspects were seen operating a white Subaru Ascent.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Luis Serrano bytelephone at 203-854-3186, or by email at lserrano@norwalkct.gov. Anonymoustips may be shared using one of the three ways listed below.

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Stabbing Incident

Dec 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

At 4:24 PM on December 1, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of an individual sustaining a leg injury at 385 Connecticut Avenue's parking lot. Patrol division officers promptly arrived to support Norwalk Emergency Service personnel in providing medical assistance to the victim. A preliminary investigation by patrol officers uncovered that the victim, a domestic violence survivor, had been stabbed in the left thigh while seated in a vehicle with the suspect. The victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital via ambulance for treatment, while officers initiated a search for the suspect. Subsequently, Norwalk Police Detectives took over the investigation, leading to the arrest of the suspect, Yessica Paola Jimenez. For anyone experiencing domestic violence or for those aware of…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Positively Charged For Battery Plant

Dec 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Grant Fund has electrified the scene by wiring $47.5 million to empower the construction of Nanoramic Laboratories in our city. The U.S. Department of Energy has sparked this initiative, and Nanoramic Laboratories has chosen Bridgeport as the perfect circuit to develop high-voltage, low-cost batteries. This powerful facility will light up the city's commitment to clean energy and aims to generate a current of 200 new jobs. Notably, Nanoramic Laboratories is amped up to bring significant cost benefits, aiming to conduct a resistance against high battery costs, reducing them by up to a shocking 27%. The company is also fully charged with sustainable practices that will conduct energy conservation, promoting resilience in the city's energy grid. Mayor Ganim…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Dec 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-12-02@2:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received 911 calls on Saturday alerting them to a fire on Rosedale Street. Bridgeport Fire Units, in coordination with the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) and American Medical Response (AMR), were promptly dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, the first on-scene units verified a working fire on the third floor, confined to the specified apartment. Rapid efforts by the units led to the quick extinguishing of the fire. Currently, an investigation is underway, and the Red Cross will be providing shelter for two adults and two children affected by the incident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during this fire.

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Valley

Man Dies In Fiery Crash

Dec 2, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

In Shelton, Connecticut, a fatal accident occurred on Saturday morning when a driver crashed into a tree off Route 8 North around 3:41 a.m. The incident, near Exit 14, involved a Nissan Rouge. The vehicle veered off the road, colliding with a tree, and the impact caused it to catch fire. Tragically, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, the identity of the driver is unknown to state police, and the next of kin has not been notified.

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