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Month: January 2018

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Statewide Flu Vaccination Day

Jan 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#FAIRFIELD, Connecticut  – The Fairfield Health Department will be participating in Statewide Flu Vaccination Day and are urging all Fairfield residents to get a flu shot and be a Kung Flu Fighter. As flu season starts to peak here in CT, the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. Statewide Flu Vaccination Day is Saturday, January 27 th and you can receive your flu shot from 9 AM – 12 PM (while supplies last) at our Public Health Nursing Office located at 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield (in the white portable behind the Senior Center). The flu vaccine will be available…

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Bridgeport Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Jan 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: The car was impounded by Bridgeport Police. Drugs were found but no gun located.   UPDATE: A vehicle matching the description has been stopped on I-95 near exit 19.  Expect rubbernecking delays in both directions.   12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of shots fired in the Union/Orange Street area between two cars which fled onto I-95.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Norwalk

Norwalk News: Charges After Pursuit

Jan 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On January 23, 2018, at 1:26 am, an officer from the Patrol Division observed a vehicle travelling on Water Street with significant front-end damage. Just prior to the officer’s observation an evading accident had been reported in South Norwalk. Suspecting this was the evading vehicle, the officer attempted a motor vehicle stop on the Stroffolino Bridge however, the operator refused to pull over. The vehicle accelerated away before pulling to a stop in the driveway of 35 Fort Point Street. The operator then fled on foot and a short foot pursuit ensued. The officer tackled the operator to the ground, where the suspect actively resisted arrest. Officers were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody. Officers found…

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Local News

Governor Defends New Haven Mayor On Dreamers

Jan 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding President Donald Trump’s attack on New Haven Mayor Toni Harp: Governor Malloy said, “It’s disturbing but not surprising that President Trump – just so he could spread dishonest and hateful rhetoric against immigrants – decided to attack a strong leader who stood up to his backwards policies.  I am proud to stand with Mayor Harp.  Unlike this president, she is a brilliant and thoughtful leader who stands for the values that make Connecticut strong.  Our state will continue to push for diversity and inclusion, despite the president’s attempts to sow division and racial resentment.” Lt. Governor Wyman said, “We stand behind Mayor Harp…

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Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Man Arrest For Sexual Assault & Impersonating A Cop

Jan 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Jorge Santiago, 43, of 26 Eighth Street, Derby, Connecticut, was arrested on a warrant constructed.  The arrest warrant charged Santiago with Aggravated Sexual Assault in the First Degree 53a-70a, Threatening in the First Degree 53a-61aa and Impersonation of a Police Officer 53a-130a, stemming from a June 13, 2017, incident where Santiago, who was in possession of a police type radio, law enforcement badge and firearm, impersonated himself as Bridgeport Police Officer and sexually assaulted a young lady in the abandoned garage of 55 Park Street.  Santiago's bond was court set at $500,000.00.      

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Uncategorized Westport

Westport News: Compactor Fire

Jan 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE:  Due to a recent fire in the compactor unit at the Westport Transfer Station, Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich is reminding all residents that spent ashes are to be disposed of in the clearly marked special ash bin available at the station.  Ashes should never be dumped in to the trash compactor. Specific questions regarding disposal of waste materials should be referred to the Weighmaster at the transfer station entrance, or any of the attendants in the yard. 12:29am--#Westport CT-- #cttfire--Firefighters are fighting a compactor fire at the transfer station at 300 Sherwood Island Connector.   See all of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you by going directly toDoingItLocal.comor visit our Facebook page. Don't count on your news…

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