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Month: March 2012

Multiple Drug Arrests On Traffic Stop

Mar 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6810" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Gabriel Kearse"][/caption] Gabriel Kearse (2/27/89) was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana (21a-279(c)), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, (21a-277(b)), Possession of Drugs Within 1,500 Feet of a School, (21a-279(d)) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 21a-167a after a search and seizure warrant for his residence was executed revealing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers confiscated additional items of evidence within the residence that were consistent with the sale of narcotics. The residence is near Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT.   He was arrested on 3/13/12 at 12:25 in Bridgeport during a motor vehicle stop. He was operating a 2005 silver Lexus ES 330.  Kearse was held in lieu of $5,000 bond and is to appear…

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Barnum Publick House Grand Opening

Mar 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6805" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Mayor Finch Helped Cut The Ribbon"][/caption] Mayor Bill Finch cut the ribbon today at the Barnum Publick House  at 1020 Broad Street in Bridgeport for their grand opening.  Owner Robert Forti told us that The Barnum Publick House is a new American Gastro Pub with a domestic wine bar.  Serving tradition American Cuisine but in a fun modern way and in fun modern atmosphere.  Mayor bill Finch says “its always exciting to have a new business come in, people from out of town coming in to downtown having a good time having dinner going to the events at the Arena and at the Klein at the Bijou and all the entertainment venues Bridgeport has to offer.” …

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Stabbing Victim Dies in Bridgeport

Mar 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6784" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Man was stabbed in the back"][/caption]6:08pm--#Bridgeport--A stabbing occurred in the 200 Block of Benham Ave. (between Park Ave and Coleman Ave.). The victim James Cleary Jr., 49 was stabbed in the upper back by Cargil A. Nicholson, age 50. Cargil was identified by a couple of witnesses who helped lead police to his apartment at 345 Benham Ave. Witnesses say they knew each other and have feuded in the past. The victim was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died of his injuries. Audio from this report says the incident occurred shortly after 5pm it should have said shortly after 6pm.

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Happenings NOW 3-13 thru 3-15 2012

Mar 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:02am--Bridgeport--AMR EMTs report the had a minor fender bender on Congress Street. ‎4:03pm--Fairfield--Pedestrian struck by car at Post Road and Reef Road. Detective on scene says pedestrian is walking around and appears to be ok. Connecticut's Groundhog Chuckles has passed 12:22pm--Fairfield--Police are at Lake Mohegan looking for a woman who is has 8 dogs with her and none of them are on leashes. 2:04am--Bridgeport--Strong armed robbery at PT Barnum Housing Building 15. Victim robbed of $200 and roughed up. Police caught him outside building 8.

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March Madness To Benefit Cardinal Shehan Center

Mar 13, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

This year, the Cardinal Shehan Center will be changing things up for our 8th Annual March Madness Event! In years past, the March Madness event has always been a viewing of the NCAA Men's National Championship Game. Instead, we have decided to kick March Madness off with a viewing of multiple games on the first day of the tournament! The Cardinal Shehan Center would love to be the ones to help you kick of this year's tournament! The event will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM at the H. Smith Richardson Country Club in Fairfield, CT. There will be six televisions available for viewing any one of your favorite teams who have made it to the…

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Happenings NOW 3-12-2012

Mar 12, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 2:04am--Bridgeport--Strong armed robbery at PT Barnum Housing Building 15. Victim robbed of $200 and roughed up. Police caught him outside building 8. 7:10pm--Bridgeport/Fairfield--Fairfield Police had their hands full tracking a teen with a large stick threatening the employees at News Express on Tunxis Hill (near Villa). At about the same time Bridgeport Police were looking for a male who was threatening employees at the market on the corner of Arctic Street and East Main Street. ‎3:32pm--#Fairfield--Get off my lawn! Lady on Dorothy Street yelling a kids from Stratfield School. Police investigating. ‎3:20pm--#Bridgeport #ctfire--High carbon monoxide levels at 120 Glenwood Ave. which is a 3 story apartment building. Fire department evacuating building and investigating source. UPDATE-…

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Drive By Shooting Park Ave. & Austin St. Bridgeport

Mar 12, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6757" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Shots ran out shortly after 1:30pm"][/caption] Shortly after 1:30 police responded to a drive by shooting on Park Avenue and Austin Street that sent at least one person to the hospital with a gunshot wound Monday afternoon.  The victim's condition is unknown at this time.    Police are investigating.

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