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Month: April 2022

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE HOMICIDE ARREST BRIDGEPORT

Apr 5, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, detectives arrested Shardel Ragin (DOB: 7/21/1987 of 114 Asylum Street) for the 2017 murder of Max Antoine. Antoine was gunned down as he walked out of Tiago’s, a downtown restaurant, on April 20, 2017. Ragin is reported to have waited for the victim and another man outside of the restaurant and then fired at them from his car. It is believed that the motive for the shooting is revenge for Ragin and his wife being shot in 2016 in Stamford.agin is charged with Murder, Criminal Attempt at Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Weapons in a Motor Vehicle. Ragin, who is currently out on bond for another homicide, is…

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Bob Stefanowski Endorses Laura Devlin for Lieutenant Governor 

Apr 5, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT-- Bob Stefanowski, Republican candidate for Governor of Connecticut, and State Representative Laura Devlin of Fairfield  team up as running mates to campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor.  “Throughout her career Laura Devlin has shown the tenacity and integrity our state needs in its leaders. Today marks the beginning of a fresh start and a new team to get state government working for the people of Connecticut, not the political insiders. I am so grateful to Laura for her leadership, her partnership and I am beyond excited to hit the ground running. I know working together we can get a lot done for the people of our state who are expecting more affordability, safer communities, and accountability in their…

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Derby News: Stabbing

Apr 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Derby Police UPDATE:On 4/4/2022 at approximately 11:45pm, the Derby Police Department responded to a Fifth Street apartment on a report of a domestic assault in progress. Upon arrival officers observed the suspect later identified as Daniel Kayvon Estremera DOB 10/20/1996 in front of the residence swinging an unknown object at the female victim’s vehicle. Despite repeated requests to stop and drop the unknown object, Estremera ignored officer’s orders to stop and fled the scene in a motor vehicle. Derby officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a after short pursuit he eluded officers. Officers determined that Estremera had arrived at the victim’s residence uninvited, climbing the front porch to the victim’s balcony. When confronted by the residents, Estremera then punched…

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Valley

75th Anniversary of the White Hills Volunteer Fire Company

Apr 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The White Hills Civic Club was chartered May 20, 1946 and a stated aim of the organization was to promote community welfare as fifty families lived in White Hills at that time. One of the first objectives was to form a volunteer fire company and purchase a fire truck. Within less than a year, the fire company was founded and the first fire truck was purchased in 1948 costing $7K. Members actually signed personal notes to assure payment of the new vehicle and they held a two-day country fair to help in the payment of the new fire truck. The Civic Club donated $1K toward the construction of a cinder block addition to their building to house the new fire…

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Bridgeport Small Business Shout Out

Your CBD Store

Apr 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

With my type 2 diabetes neuropathy and my 14 year old cat’s anxiety acting up, I knew it was time to pay a visit to Kevin at the Your CBD Store located at 3030 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. It has calmed my 14 year old cat with his anxieties and calm him from the recent loss of his sister. I have found that it does help with the tingling and pain from neuropathy. Kevin said he can’t make those claims but just Google “CBD oil benefits” and discover what others and science have said. If Kevin looks familiar that is because he runs the website On Scene Media in New Haven. If you are unsure…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Suspect Caught In City’s First Burglary

Apr 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-04-03@11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS was dispatched for an injured suspect in a burglary on Cowles Street. According to radio reports the police caught them in the act.When I asked Scott Appleby, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police for information on robberies, carjacking's, muggings, purse snatching etc. he said all calls of interest are posted on their Twitter account. As I look at this years post, this must be the city's very first burglary! That is remarkable for a city down 110 police officers. It's probably why BestPlaces.net rated Bridgeport as the No. 2 Best Place in the U.S. to Raise a Family!If you believe that, I have the Congress Street Bridge to sell you!

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Bridgeport News: Church Roof Collapse

Apr 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police said: At 1649hrs the Bridgeport ECC received several 911 calls reporting a roof/building collapse at 1267 Barnum Ave. Bridgeport Fire responded on-scene and reported an abandoned church (TRUE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH), no occupants visible with a roof collapse. Portions of the building collapse impacted a nearby building but thus far no structural issues to that location. Again, no occupants reported within the collapsed structure and all searches deemed negative by on-scene Fire personnel. The Building Department has been notified. Barnum Ave between Mill Hill and Central Ave closed to traffic. 2022-04-03@4:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders along with the building inspector were called to the 1200 block of Barnum Avenue for the collapse of a roof at a church near Central…

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