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Month: May 2019

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Woman Shot

May 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

3:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was shot in the buttocks while standing outside of her car on Benham Avenue near Wood Avenue in a drive-by shooting.  She was transported the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.   Noticiaa de Bridgeport: Mujer Herida 3:49pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una mujer fue herida por una pistola en las nalgas mientras estaba parada fuera de su carro en la Avenida Benham cerca de la Avenida Wood en un tiroteo en coche. Fue transportada al hospital con lesiones que no amenazan la vida.

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Stratford

Stratford Library Book Talk On May 29th

May 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library “Books Over Coffee” program continues its 2019 spring series with a discussion of Tommy Orange’s acclaimed debut novel, There There, on Wednesday, May 29th at noon. The program, hosted by Stratford educator and author Kathleen Faggella, is free and open to the public. Tommy Orange’s groundbreaking novel poses the question, "What does it really mean to be a Native American?" There There follows a unique cast of teenagers and elders who ask this question in light of the complexity of the modern world. Their detachment from tradition, their fractured families and the hustle and bustle of life in contemporary Oakland, California, make their identity as Indians even more elusive. Tommy Orange’s first novel is a wondrous and…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

May 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-29 @ 5:48am--#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a report of a truck fire on Newtown Turnpike. The fire department responded with 2 fire engines and the shift commander. Arriving companies found a pick-up truck in the roadway on fire. A fire hose line was stretched and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.   Noticias de Westport: Fuego 2019-05-29 @ 5:48am – #Westport CT – El Departamento de bomberos de Westport respondió a un llamada de un incendio de camiones en la autopista de Newtown Turnpike. El Departamento de bomberos respondió con 2 camines de bomberos y el comandante de turno. Las empresas que llegaban encontraron un camión en…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: City Bus Flasher

May 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-29 @ 11:46am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are on the way to stop Greater Bridgeport Transit #6 on Boston Avenue.  A man with a goatee is exposing himself to young girls on the bus according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   2019-05-29 @ 11:46am – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está en camino para detener a Greater Bridgeport Transit #6 en la Avenida Boston. Un hombre con pello en la cara, esta mostrando su area privada a las ninas jóvenes en el autobús de acuerdo con los informes de radio.

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Stratford

Stratford News: Armed Robbery At Honeyspot Gulf

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-28 @ 10:50pm--#Stratford CT--The Honeyspot Gulf located at 245 Honeyspot Rosd was robbed at gunpoint.  The suspect fled in a large blue or black SUV.  The robber netted $50 in one dollar bills.   Noticias de Stratford: Robo con arma 2019-05-28 @ 10:50pm – #Stratford CT – El Golfo de Honeyspot ubicado en 245 Honeyspot Rosd fue robado con pistola. El sospechoso huyó en un SUV azul oscuro o negro. El ladrón se fue con $50 en billetes de un dólar.

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Local News

Governor Signs Minimum Wage Hike

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont this morning signed legislation he championed alongside a number of state legislators that will increase the minimum hourly wage in Connecticut to $15.00 through a series of gradual increases over the next several years, with the first one taking place this October. After the scheduled increases take effect, the new law requires the minimum wage to grow according to federal economic indicators, so everyone can continue to share in Connecticut’s prosperity.   The governor signed the law at the Parkville Care Center in Hartford, where he was surrounded by advocates, working men and women, business leaders, and legislators, including State Senator Julie Kushner (D-Danbury) and State Representative Robyn Porter (D-New Haven), the co-chairs of the…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Dunkin’ Donuts Robbed

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On 5/28/2019 at 0202hrs, a robbery was reported at Dunkin Donuts, 593 Post Road. When officers arrived at the scene, the cashier stated a black male, thin build, in his 40’s, wearing a red jacket and hat came into the store and threatened to shoot her.  The male implied that he had a gun, however, no firearm was displayed. The male took an undetermined amount of cash from the register and fled the store. A K9 track of the suspect was unsuccessful.  No one was injured during this incident. Fairfield Detectives are actively investigating this incident andask anyone with information to contact the detective bureau at 203-254-4840.   This press release is made possible by:   Noticias de Fairfield: Robo…

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State Police Enforcement Score Card

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Middletown, CT. (May 28, 2019): Connecticut State Troopers were patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over this 2019 Memorial Day weekend. During this enforcement period Troopers utilized both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. 5/24/19 and ran through 11:59 p.m. on 5/27/19. Troopers focused on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols were also in place over the entire weekend. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on May 24, 2019 to May 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.: 2019: Calls for Service: 7,540 SPEEDING: 607 SEATBELT: 448 TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 2242 (to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding,…

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Westport

I-95 Box Truck Rollover

May 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-28 @ 12:44pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A box truck that rolled over in the left lane and left break-down lane on I-95 southbound has traffic backed up.  Detour if you can.  No word on any injuries.   Noticias de Westport: Accidente 2019-05-28 @ 12:44pm – #Westport CT – #cttraffic – Un camión que se viro en el carril izquierdo y el carril de ruptura a la izquierda en la I-95 en dirección sur tiene el tráfico respaldado. Desvíese si puede. No hay noticias de lesiones.

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