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Arrest Made in Ansonia School Threat

Sep 19, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

This morning, 9/19/2024, at about 6:40 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received a complaint about a threat to the Ansonia Public Schools posted on social media. The Ansonia Board of Education was notified and a decision was made to cancel school. Our Patrol Division and Detective Bureau were able to interview several potential witnesses. During the interview process a 13 year-old female juvenile confessed to making the post and she was arrested. The juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court for Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree. Chief Williams commends the actions of the Ansonia Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau for their quick response and coordinated effort to secure the schools and investigate the threat. Working…

Stratford

Inoperable Gun Found In Stratford School

Sep 19, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Several people reached out to us to ask if a gun was found at Nichols School in Stratford. I reached out to Police Chief McNeil who confirmed that an inoperable gun was found outside in the back of the school that appears to have been buried there a long time and was inoperable.

Bridgeport

Arrest Made In Bridgeport School Threat

Sep 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

At 10:50 pm The Bridgeport Police Department made a juvenile arrest in the recent threat to our schools. The Bridgeport Police Department would like to ensure our community that the safety of our students and staff is a priority and that there will be a strong police presence at our schools. We would like to thank our patrol division, Detective Bureau, and our federal partners for working together on this case.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport School Threat

Sep 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Many concerned parents reached out to us about a possible threat posted online. I immediately reached out and to the city and received this report: The Bridgeport Police Department is aware of and actively investigating the recent threats to our schools. We are committed to ensuring that all our students and staff are safe in our schools and will provide all of the necessary resources to protect our schools. Unofficial Facebook pages report a two hour delay with the schools tomorrow. Additionally, we are actively and aggressively pursuing all individuals responsible for making these threats. We strongly encourage, anyone who might have information regarding this threat to please contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. Also, if anyone would like…

Valley

Shelton News: Woman in Cow Costume Sells Milk on Ojibwa Rd

Sep 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A Resident of Ojibwa Trail/Road in Shelton had quite the moo-ving experience just now when police were called to investigate a a woman, dressed as a cow, was spotted selling milk door-to-door. The unusual vendor caught the eye of concerned neighbors, who dialed authorities after hearing the udderly strange sales pitch. While no laws were broken, authorities gave her a stern warning. No charges were filed, but it's safe to say this cow-tastrophe was a bum-steer according to unconfirmed radio reports. Stew Leonard was NOT available for comment.

Bridgeport

William Street Now Slick Willy Street

Sep 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkYesoPcFgQ Firefighters were called to William at East Washington Avenue for a Greater Bridgeport Transportation bus that was leaking diesel fuel on the roadway. I haven't heard anything about any spinouts as a result. A special call was put in for the spill truck to respond to the scene. 2024-09-18@3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Sep 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Wordin and Fairfield Avenue. A thick black column of smoke was visible for miles. Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down. Expect delays in the area, enough to take a different route until they tow the vehicle. If anyone has better images please post below. 2024-09-18@12:10pm--#Bridgeport CT

Fairfield

Merritt Crash

Sep 17, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Multi-car crash with injuries reported on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44 according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-09-17@1:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic

Bridgeport

Crash!

Sep 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Two people were injured in this crash involving a car and a motorcycle at North and French Street. 2024-09-16@7:44PM--#Bridgeport CT

Trumbull

Route 25 Crash With Ejection

Sep 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: A teen from Rhode Island lost his life in a rollover crash on Route 25 in Trumbull late Friday night. Connecticut State Police responded to the scene near Exit 9 on Route 25 South around 11 p.m. after receiving reports of an accident. According to police, a BMW X5 attempted to pass a BMW X1 from behind and shifted to the right, sideswiping the X1. The collision caused the X5 to spin out of control and crash into several trees. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Timothy Campbell from Cumberland, R.I., was a passenger in the back seat of the X5. He succumbed to his injuries, while three other occupants in the SUV, which had Rhode Island plates, were transported…

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