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Month: October 2020

Bridgeport

Councilwoman Statement

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Yesterday, the city council held their meeting and embattled city councilwoman Eneida Martinez was in attendance. She has not been seen since the homicide at Keystone Club on Barnum Avenue last week, which Martinez is a manager. I was told she allegedly said "I want everyone to know I will never forget my friends but will always remember my enemies" directed at city councilwoman Maria Periera who has been calling for her resignation . A number of council members then made statements of praise and support for her. This morning this statement was found on Ernest Newton's Facebook page: "Good Morning All,Due to the nature of a pending investigation through the Bridgeport Police Department, where an unfortunate tragedy happened where…

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State News

CREATIVE COMMUNITY TO PROTECT YOUNG VIEWERS FROM TOBACCO IMAGERY

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT– Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in urging the creative community to take action to protect young viewers from tobacco imagery in streamed movies and programs.  The California and Nebraska-led coalition directed letters to five creative guilds as part of an ongoing effort to reduce youth exposure to tobacco. Last year, a coalition of 43 attorneys general sent letters urging the streaming industry to limit tobacco imagery in their video content. The creative guilds’ assistance and support is critical to stopping the renormalization and glamorization of tobacco use, especially youth vaping. “We know that the more depictions of smoking young people see, the more likely they are to begin smoking and vaping, jeopardizing their health and well-being,” said Attorney General Tong. “Smoking kills thousands of Americans…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Provide Update & Seek Public, Partnership Assistance

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Today Acting Chief Garcia provided an update  for the community as the Detective Bureau works to solve recent homicides, other divisions of the department are proactive, and have stepped up visibility and surveillance.   Additional patrols as directed by the Chief will be visible throughout the city with a concentration on “hot spots.” BPD reports that the majority of recent violent crimes were targeted incidents.  To combat these crimes and prevention of others, Bridgeport Police is working closely with other Taskforces and implementing Strategic Enforcement Teams in Patrol to monitor the hot spot areas with the goal of taking firearms off the streets and bringing those responsible to justice.  These efforts in the last month have resulted in PD recovery of…

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Trumbull

OBSERVANT WITNESS LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST FOR TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT--On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at about 2:30 am, Trumbull Police arrested a man in thearea of Arrowhead Rd., after he was observed attempting to steal from a vehicle parkedin a driveway. Jason Batts, age 47, of Maple St., Bridgeport, was taken into custodyafter an officer chased him on foot and apprehended him in the rear of a nearbyresidence. The Trumbull Police received a report of an unknown person tampering with motorvehicles and hiding behind cars. While enroute, Trumbull Police Dispatch was on thephone with the complainant who had been actively observing the suspect, and updatingresponding officers of the suspect’s location. The witness observed Batts crouchedaround all four wheels of the vehicle, appearing to be examining the tires for…

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Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

During the month of May 2020, Special Services Division investigators began investigating AnthonySpetrino who was suspected of selling prescription medication and narcotics. Officers determined thatSpetrino was selling medications that were written to him and paid for by Medicaid. Officers were ableto purchase Oxycodone, Clonazepam, and Suboxone from Spetrino. Spetrino was arrested today andcharged with the following crimes.Arrested Anthony Spetrino ( Age 56) of NorwalkCharges: Possession of a Controlled Substance ( two counts) Sale of a Controlled Substance (two counts)Sale of Narcotics (two counts)Bond $150,000

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Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-05@2:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- There is an accident involving a school bus at Chopsey and Reservoir Avenue. There weren't many children on the bus and there have been no reported injuries at this time. The traffic however is severely backed up including an approximate half-mile back up on Route 8/25 northbound to get off exit 5. Avoid the area! DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.

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Westport News: Bank Robbery

Oct 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: (Westport, CT) At approximately 12:41pm on Monday October 5, 2020, Westportofficers responded to a report of a robbery at the People’s United Bank branchlocated within Stop and Shop Supermarket; 1790 Post Road East.Upon arrival, it was learned that a single male suspect had approached thebank’s counter and passed a note to the teller demanding money. No weaponswere threatened or displayed in the commission of the crime. The suspect didsuccessfully obtain cash prior to leaving the scene in a waiting vehicle.The Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau is actively investigatingthis incident in close coordination with several other local police agencies as wellas with federal law enforcement officials. Additional details are expected to beforthcoming, however at this time anyone with any…

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