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Month: May 2016

Uncategorized Westport

Westport News: Mom Unable To Care For Children

May 3, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On 04/27/16, at approximately 9:00pm, Westport Police received a call from Lisa Gyselen, reporting an issue with an ex-boyfriend. Dispatchers determined that Gyselen was home with her 2 juvenile children, and she sounded intoxicated during the call. Officers responded to the Post Road West address to check on Gyselen’s welfare. Upon arrival, Officers were unable to speak with Gyselen as she was uncooperative, and yelling about things officers could not understand. Officers smelled the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Gyselen. She was unsteady on her feet, and need to lean on the wall to support herself. Officers attempted several times to speak with Gyselen away from the children, but she continued to yell and act belligerently to the Officers in front of the children. Based on…

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State News

Senate Passes ATV Law

May 3, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Today, the state Senate passed An Act Concerning the Penalty for Violations of a Municipal Ordinance Concerning the Operation of a Dirt Bike, All-Terrain Vehicle or Mini-Motorcycle (SB 463<https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00463&which_year=2016 Under the bill, municipalities may regulate the operation and use of mini-motorcycles on public property and impose penalties on them up to the same limits applicable to dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and snowmobile ordinance violations. In addition, municipal officers and employees may issue citations without first providing a written warning to individuals who violate a mini-motorcycle ordinance. By law, the same is true for citations concerning a dirt bike or ATV ordinance. The bill also authorizes municipalities with a population of 30,000 or more to enforce ordinances concerning mini-motorcycle, dirt…

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Monroe News: Structure Fire

May 3, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

House appears to be a complete loss: [caption id="attachment_48636" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Compliments of Mike Michele Minardo and Keith from Fire Ground Images![/caption] 12:49am--#Monroe Connecticut--Firefighters on scene of a fully involved house fire at 39 Downs Road according to radio reports.  Shelton is providing mutual aid.   This report is made possible by:

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Local News

Connecticut State Troopers Offer Tips During Motorcycle Safety Month

May 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Riding a motorcycle safely and properly is a skill that must be learned through practice. A special permit or operator’s license is required to operate a motorcycle in Connecticut. All motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to obtain motorcycle training through a quality course and to take refresher rider courses. Troopers recommend that before getting on your motorcycle, put on a helmet manufactured to standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Connecticut law requires that motorcyclists wear eye protection, so be sure to protect your eyes with a shield on the helmet, goggles or shatterproof eyeglasses. Wearing leather pants, gloves, boots and jacket, even on warm days, offers protection in the case of a fall from the motorcycle. Troopers also recommend wearing reflective clothing since it is…

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Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim At Bridgeport Hospital

May 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

5:05pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person shot showed up in a private vehicle at Bridgeport Hospitaal shot in the stomach and was rushed into surgery.  Calls for shots fired were reported at Beardsley Park as well as shots fired between a person on foot and a car at Seaview and Stratford Avenue within the last hour.  It is not known if any of these are connected.   This report is made possible by:

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YouTube Takes Down Bridgeport Police Awards, Cites It As “Encouraging Illegal Activities”

May 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Last night, I was about to upload a video of a fire that spread to two homes in Bridgeport.  The fire was discovered by Bridgeport Police on routine patrol.  The police called in the fire to dispatch and then evacuated the sleeping residents in the two multi-family homes.  Heroic, but if you ask the officers they would just say it's part of the job.   Ironically, as I was about to upload this video, I discovered a notice from YouTube that said I had violated their guidelines in my video of the 2014 Bridgeport Police Awards and Promotions.  The notice said  It was "...flagged for review. Upon review, we’ve determined that it violates our guidelines".  The reason cited was that…

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Fairfield News: Crash

May 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

12:12pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police are sorting out a crash in front of Akita Restaurant at 451 Kings Hwy East. Avoid the area, traffic is down to one lane heading northbound. No word on injuries.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com  

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State News Uncategorized

Malloy Receives Award For Welcoming Syrian Refugees

May 2, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy was named the 2016 recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award™ for courageously defending the U.S. resettlement of Syrian refugees amid security concerns following the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and personally welcoming a family of Syrian refugees to New Haven after they had been turned away by another state. The award for political courage was presented by Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston today. Governor Malloy released a statement: “I’m deeply honored and moved. I believe that when you see wrong happening, you must stand up to do what’s right — that’s what guides us each and every…

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