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Month: January 2019

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3 Youths and 3 Firearms Recovered After Pursit

Jan 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT — January 15th, 2019) Bridgeport police arrested three juveniles and seized three guns following a police chase that ended with a crash on Berkshire Avenue around 7 PM Tuesday, say police. The car was wanted in connection with a case of shots fired in Bridgeport Monday, investigator says.  (Bridgeport Police Statement)   UPDATE: The suspects crashed at Noble and Crescent Street.  Police have two in custody and recovered two firearms. 7:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car wanted into shots fired incident yesterday was spotted by Bridgeport Police who engaged them in pursuit on Route 8/25 and got on I-95 northbound.   Bridgeport Police broke off the pursuit but state police picked it up.  They exited the Seaview Avenue and worked their way…

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Bridgeport News: Arrest In City’s First Homicide Of 2019

Jan 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On January 14, 2019, Razzie Hancock was stabbed in the chest at 136 Bishop Avenue and died as a result of his injuries. Detectives quickly identified a suspect and Detective Winkler applied for an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court judge today. This evening Kenyon Gay (12/10/77) of Bridgeport and West Haven was arrested and charged with Murder, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and Assault 2nd Degree. Bond is $1,000,000. Excellent police work by the patrol division and detectives led to the quick apprehension of Gay. (Bridgeport Police Press Release) Noticias de Bridgeport: Arresto en el primer asesinato de la ciudad en 2019 #Bridgeport CT--El 14 de Enero de 2019, Razzie Hancock fue apuñalado en el…

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Bridgeport News: Police Identify City’s First Homicide For 2019

Jan 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

6:15pm--1/14/19--#Bridgeport CT-- Police say Razzie Hancock, 39 was involved in a altercation inside 136 Bishop Avenue.  He left the premises and collapsed on the sidewalk nearby.  A witness called 911 and the victim was located by police.  He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital  where he was pronounced dead.  Detectives are processing the scene and are asking anyone with information to call Detective Winkler at 203-581- 5244 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-8477.   Noticias de Bridgeport: La policía identifica a la primera víctima de asesinato en Bridgeport. 6:15pm--1/14/19--#Bridgeport CT--La policía dice que Razzie Hancock, 39 estuvo involucrado en un altercado por la 136 Avenida Bishop. Huyo la escena y se derrumbó en la acera cercana. Un testigo llamo 911 y…

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Shakespeare Theater: Alarms & Sprinkler Did Not Activate

Jan 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT-- Monday the city of Stratford held a press conference to address the fire at the Shakespeare Theater early Sunday morning. Fire Chief Robert McGrath said the first 911 call came in at 0049 hours or approximately ten of 1am. Police were first on the scene within minutes and report the structure was fully engulfed. The chief said the first arriving units reported heavy fire throughout the structure. Firefighters also had to contend with burning embers starting fires in the trees and marsh area. Fire Marshal Brian Lampart said his department has taken the lead in the investigation but that he has also called in the Connecticut State for their assistance “just so we don't miss anything” said Lampart.…

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Fairfield News: Store Break-In

Jan 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

1:18am--#Fairfield CT-- #Southport CT--Police are investigating a break-in to the Spic and Span Market at 329 Pequot Avenue.  K-9 from state police have been called to the scene.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Una entrada forzada en una tienda. 1:18am--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT--La policía está investigando un entrada forzada en el Spic and Span Mercado en el 329 de la Avenida de Pequot. El K-9 de la policía estatal ha sido llamado a la escena.

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Bridgeport News: Double Stabbing Leads To City’s First Homicide

Jan 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

6:40PMish--Police are investigating the city's first homicide after a double stabbing near Connecticut and Bishop Avenue.  The victim collapsed at the intersection but police say there was an extensive blood trail and a large area of Bishop Avenue is taped off as a crime scene.   The victim was pronounced at the hospital at around 7:36pm according to police.   Noticias de Bridgeport: El primer asesinato despues de dos apuñaladas. 6:40PM--La policía están investigando el primer asesinato de la ciudad después de doble apuñaladas cerca de la calle Connecticut y la Avenida Bishop. La víctima se desmayó en el medio de la intersección, la policía dijo que había un extenso camino de sangre en la calle y una gran área de…

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2 Crashes On The Merritt

Jan 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

3:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There are two reported accidents on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44. One radio report says the traffic is at a standstill. This news report is made possible by: Contact Jim Miron at: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/ Accidentes en el Merritt 3:18pm – #Bridgeport CT – Dos accidentes reportados en el Merritt Parkway N. entre las salidas 42 y 44. Un informe de radio dice que el tráfico está parado

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Bridgeport News: Hit,Run and Manhunt

Jan 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

12:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- A hit and run occurred on Connecticut and Freeman Street. Both cars remained on scene but the occupants fled on foot from the car and left it behind. K-9 is in the area searching for the suspects. Firefighters were called to take care of the fluid spill from the vehicles. No reported injuries. This news report is made possible by: - Noticias de Bridgeport: Ocupantes de un choque Huyen la escena. 12:34am – #Bridgeport CT – Un coque ocurrió en la calle Connecticut y Freeman. Ambos coches permanecieron en la escena, pero los ocupantes del coche huyeron a pie y lo dejaron atrás. K-9 está en el área buscando a los sospechosos. Los bomberos fueron llamados a cuidar…

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Bridgeport News: Brush Fire Trumbull Gardens

Jan 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are extinguishing a brush fire behind the Rec Center near the shipping containers at Trumbull Gardens, 507 Trumbull Avenue. This news report is made possible by: - Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego en Trumbull Gardens 10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Los bomberos están extinguiendo un fuego detrás del centro del REC cerca de los envases de correspondencia en Trumbull Gardens, 507 Avenida de Trumbull.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Jan 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing in the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue. The victim was driven the hospital in a private vehicle. This news report is made possible by: - Noticias de Bridgeport: ¡Puñalada! 6:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está investigando una puñalada en la 1400 de la Avenida Stratford. La víctima fue llevada al hospital en un vehículo privado.

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