Year: 2023

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Activates Cold Weather Protocol

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Activates Cold Weather Protocol BRIDGEPORT, CT –All residents should be cautious from 12pm on Wednesday, February 1st until 12pm on Sunday, February 5th as temperatures drop with very low wind chill. Residents may utilize the below checklist as a guide to safety during cold weather: Check heating devices. Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home due to potential gas, carbon monoxide, and fire hazards. Ensure that pets are brought inside. Watch for ice on pipes and ground cover. Bundle up if you must go outside. Check on elderly neighbors and family members during colder temperatures. Warming Centers Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (9:00am-3:00pm) East Side Senior Center…

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Milford

Milford News: Fight At Parsons Center

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On January 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to the Parsons Center Gymnasium for a fight. The victim stated that they were at a youth basketball game when a woman from an opposing team began using profanity and yelling very loudly. The victim asked the woman not to use offensive language and moved away from the woman. After the game, the victim was waiting in the vestibule when two women approached them and began swearing at them. The victim walked outside, and the two women followed and assaulted them. Janet and Lawry Jefferson were identified as the assailants, along with a juvenile suspect. All were charged with Breach of Peace 2nd degree and released on a promise to appear in court.…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Construction Site Accident

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

At approx. 7:55am Stratford Fire Rescue was dispatched to Route 1 at the Devon Bridge for a 55-year-old female who had fallen through a hole in the bridge and landed on a construction barge below. Stratford Fire Rescue responded to the scene with Car 3, Engine 1, Tac 5, Truck 1, Marine Rescue 233, and Safety Car 5. Under the command of Assistant Chief Mike Camperlengo, Stratford Firefighters using Marine 233 moored alongside the barge. Stratford Firefighters and Stratford EMS Paramedics treated, stabilized, and using a rope rescue system extricated the 55-year-old female who had fallen through a 3’x5’opening and fell approx. 40-50 feet landing on a construction barge below. The Devon Bridge is currently under repairs on the southbound…

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Stratford

Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford CT – The Stratford Health Department will be conducting free health screenings under their “Know Your Numbers” campaign at Town Hall, the Stratford Library, South End Community Center and Stratford YMCA. February is American Heart Month and the Stratford Health Department is encouraging all residents to participate in free heart health screenings.   Dates:  Wednesday, February 1st, 2023        10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall)  Wednesday, February 8th, 2023        10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library)  Wednesday, February 15th, 2023      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center)  Wednesday, February 22nd 2023       10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford YMCA)  “Know Your Numbers” campaign is part of an overall strategy created by the Health Improvement Alliance, comprised of Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, community health centers Optimus and Southwest and…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Robbery Spree Continues To Plague City

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 0528hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call from the owner of Vazzy’s Restaurant on Broadbridge Road indicating two males approached a worker and forced her into the store to burglarize it. BPD arrived on-scene shortly after to investigate the incident. Responsible parties are reported to be two black males, weapons were displayed. Both parties fled in an unknown direction. No injuries reported. This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. 2023-01-31@7:00AMish--Vazzy's and Catamount on Broadbridge Road were both reported to be robbed this morning. Also, an unconfirmed report said that White's Diner on Boston Post Road was also robbed this morning. Earlier this month Yuery's Market…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Home Invasion/Robbery

Jan 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police received a 911 call at 0909hrs on a preliminary report of a burglary in progress I the 600th block of Brooks St. BPD units were dispatched and on-scene reports indicated a home invasion took place with a woman and her two children home. The male parties displayed a firearm and fled the residence with the female’s cellphone. AMR was dispatched to the scene for evaluation of any injuries. This is an active investigation at this time. Anyone with info is asked to contact Det. Jeff Holtz 203-581-5293 or the BPT PD at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:

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