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5:00pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A crash at Broadbridge and Huntington Turnpike with injuries. There are two children in one of the cars according to radio reports, unknown if they are injured.
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5:00pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Un accidente en Broadbridge y Huntington Turnpike con heridas. Hay dos niños en uno de los autos acuerdo con informes de radio, no se sabe si estan heridos.
On 08/11/2016, 23 year old Samantha Monaco of Shelton turned herself in to police due to an arrest warrant. Monaco was charged with Manslaughter 2 nd with a Motor Vehicle (MV), Operating a MV while Under the Influence, Using a Hand Held Cell Phone while operating a MV, and Failure to Drive Right.
The arrest stems from a May 6 th 2016 accident where Monaco was involved in a fatal head on collision with Rosemarie Dwyer on River Road in Shelton. It was determined during the investigation that Monaco was under the influence and was on her cell phone at the time of the accident. It was also determined that Monaco crossed over into south bound lane of traffic causing the head on collision with Dwyer. Monaco was released on a $25,000 bond and was given a court date of 8/25/16 at Derby Court
***The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.***
#Bridgeport, Conn. – August 11, 2016) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced the signing of pitcher Holden Helmink. Holden attended the Bluefish Open Player Tryout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, August 8.
“Holden threw really well at the open tryout we held earlier this week,” says Bluefish Manager Luis Rodriguez. “We think he will be a really positive addition to our bullpen and we’re excited to have him join us.” Holden Helmink comes to Bridgeport for his third season of professional baseball and first in the Atlantic League. Last year, the pitcher made twelve appearances with the rookie level AZL Diamondbacks, where he struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings. The 22-year- old made his professional debut in 2014 after being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 12 th round of the MLB draft. In 26 career minor league appearances, Holden owns a 4.55 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 27.2 innings of work.
10:05am–#MTA–#Cttraffic–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Just announced on Connecticut State Police radio is a drill to evacuate the area around I-95 27A and the trains as an exercise. They said they will shutdown exit 27 northbound and exit 28 southbound. They are going to notify Bridgeport Police although I haven’t heard anything at this time. I don’t know if they are actually going to shut things down or pretend to but if you see police activity in this area now you know why.
10:05am–#MTA–#Cttraffic–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Acaba de anunciar el la radio de policía que can a evacuar el área alrededor en la I-95 27A y los trenes como un ejercicio. Ellos van a notificar a la policia de Bridgeport si sieran la salida 27 aunque no he oído nada en este momento. No sé si va apasar pero si ves actividad policial en esta zona sabes por qué.
1:26am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A car clipped a house and car in the driveway at Myrtle and Linden Avenue. The occupants fled, 2 females and 1 male fled on foot. The car comes back stolen from Orange.
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1:26am–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Un auto choco con una casa y un auto en la entrada de autos de Myrtle y Linden Avenue. Los ocupantes huyen, 2 mujeres y un hombre huyeron a pie. El auto viene robado de Orange.
UPDATE: It happened at a club at East Main and Nichols Street according to scanner reports.
12:22am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. It is not known at this time where the assault took place.
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Últimas noticias ; Ocurrío en un club de East Main y Nichols street acuderdo con informes de escáner.
12:22am–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Una víctima de un acuchillado acaba de aparecer en Bridgeport Hospital en un vehículo privado. No se sabe en este momento donde lo asaltaron.
12:22pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Three men were taken into custody for selling undersized turtles in the parking lot of 100 Boston Avenue. Police saw the men exchanging cash and small packages and thought at first it was a drug deal. They observed the men from across the street before approaching them. I was told the turtles are too small to be sold. Animal Control was called to take possession of them. It will be a busy day for them as they are not equipped for turtles let alone the quantity of them.
12:22pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Tres hombres fueron detenidos por la venta de tortugas pequeñas en el estacionamento de 100 Boston Avenue. La policía vio a los hombres que intercambian dinero en efectivo y paquetes pequeños y al principio pensaron que fue un asunto de drogas. Me dijieron que las tortugas son demasiadas pequeñas para ser vendidas. Control de animales fue llamada tomar posesíon de ellos. Será un dia muy ocupado, no están equipados para las tortugas y mucho menos la cantidad de ellos.