Year: 2023

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Mar 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On March 8, 2023, at approximately 2:50 pm the Bridgeport Police Department received reports of shots fired near the intersection of State Street & Iranistan Avenue.  Police Officers responded to the area and located a 52-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the leg.  He was quickly transported to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition.  No suspect information at this time.  The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation.  Detectives have collected evidence in the 800 block of Iranistan Avenue and are currently conducting interviews.  The scene on Iranistan Avenue is now clear of police activity and has been reopened to the public.  This appears to be an isolated incident. …

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Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL PERSONS OF INTEREST

Mar 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad is asking for public assistance in identifying 2 parties who were with Justin Castro, and caught on video, just prior to the murder of Mr. Lin on March 4, 2023.  These two unidentified parties are persons of interest in the case.  Please see the attached video and contact Homicide Detective Keith Hanson with any information regarding this crime.  He can be reached at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Animal Cruelty Suspect Arrested Following Threat to Police Officer

Mar 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--Raymond Neuberger, 39, the suspect previously arrested following the extensive investigations involving the infliction of torturous harm to animals, was arrested following several threatening and harassing text messages sent to law enforcement#Fairfield CT--Raymond Neuberger, 39, the suspect previously arrested following the extensive investigations involving the infliction of torturous harm to animals, was arrested following several threatening and harassing text messages sent to law enforcement#shelton. Neuberger was arrested today at his parent’s home in Easton after police submitted an arrest warrant charging him with Threatening 2nd-degree and Harassment 2nd Degree. He was released after posting a $5000.00 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 03/15/2023.

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Bridgeport Trumbull

Trumbull News: Road Rage Arrest

Mar 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT--A man from Trumbull Avenue, Bridgeport, named Robert Butler, aged 27, was arrested by Trumbull Police on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The police arrested him for pointing a loaded handgun at another driver in the parking lot of Target on Hawley Lane. The incident took place around 3:00 PM and was related to road rage involving a firearm. When the police arrived at 120 Hawley Lane, they met with the complainant who reported that Butler, while driving his vehicle, tried to cut them off in the Target parking lot. Butler stopped his car next to the complainant’s vehicle, and both exchanged some words. Butler then pointed the barrel of his firearm at the other motorist and left the area.…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Teen Arrested In Deliveryman Homicide

Mar 7, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On March 4, 2023, at approximately 7:25 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the area of Boston Avenue and Palisades Avenue on a ShotSpotter activation. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the exact location of the gunfire. Citizens also called the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center reporting numerous shots fired and a person shot. Within minutes of the ShotSpotter activation, 1st responding Bridgeport Police Officer Sorie Kamara engaged an armed 17-year-old suspect in foot pursuit on Tudor Street. The juvenile suspect was quickly apprehended by Officer Kamara and placed under arrest. Police officers, along with AMR Ambulance medics, responded…

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State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES FOUR GHOST GUN DEALERS FOR ILLEGAL SALES IN CONNECTICUT

Mar 7, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today sued four out-of-state firearm dealers selling and advertising illegal, untraceable “ghost gun” parts in Connecticut. On October 1, 2019, Connecticut banned the sale and receipt of unfinished frame and lower receiver gun components lacking serial numbers or unique identification, which are used to build ghost guns. Despite that, defendants Indie Guns of Florida, Steel Fox Firearms of Florida, Hell Fire Armory of North Carolina, and AR Industries of Utah each sold and shipped illegal ghost guns to an undercover investigator from the Office of the Attorney General. The four firearm dealers each advertise and sell a variety of firearms and components, including ghost gun components that allow consumers to easily assemble handguns,…

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Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY’S TESS BECK TO RETIRE

Mar 7, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Youth Services Staffer Since 1999 Exits April 4 The Stratford Library has announced that Youth Services Librarian Tess Beck will retire her position on April 4 after 24 years. Beck graduated with a Master's in Library Science from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. She joined the Stratford Library Youth Services Department in July 1999. Tess Beck was instrumental in creating numerous programs at the Library which addressed child development needs and skills for new parents. These included Baby Lapsit, Beginning with Babies, Babies & Beyond, Storytimes, and StoryCraft programs. Known for her colorful bulletin boards and numerous art classes, Beck conducted several outreach initiatives over the years taking her storytime programs to area daycare programs and preschools. Working…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Serious Crash At Boston and Pembroke Street

Mar 6, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: One woman is dead, and several children were taken to area hospitals after a multivehicle crash in Bridgeport Monday, according to police.Two vehicles ended up in the median of Boston Avenue, and one car flipped onto its roof.Police say the car that flipped had one person inside and the car it crashed into had four passengers, including two children, who are being treated for their injuries. Police say the adult woman in that car is the one who died.Police have not confirmed the cause of the crash, but witnesses say they thought one car looked like it was going fast. 2023-03-06@3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police is working with the Fairfield Accident to investigate a serious crash on Boston Avenue…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot On Howard Avenue

Mar 6, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: At 00:25hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter activation for the 1200th block of Howard Ave followed by a 911 call reporting a party shot. BPD and AMR were dispatched and on-scene reports indicated a male party found with a gunshot wound. Party was transported to the hospital and the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau notified. No further information on the victim’s injuries. This is an active investigation at this time. 2023-03-06@12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot inside an apartment in the 1200 block of Howard Avenue. The man did not appear to be conscious at the time. This is breaking news and so there is no further information at this time. This shooting comes the night after the city’s…

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