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Author: Stephen Krauchick
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10:09pm–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport CT–A report of a man exposing himself at the Route 8/25 at I-95 on ramp. He is reported to be in a Jeep Cherokee with Florida plates. He got off exit 25. Pun intended…..if it offends you please stop following me.
10:05pm–#Milford CT– I just got word from a viewer that Platt Tech was evacuated again. It was evacuated yesterday over a bomb threat. If I get any official word I’ll let you know.
The Bridgeport Police Department Robbery Squad is asking for assistance in identifying a perpetrator responsible for an armed robbery that occurred on 03/10/2016. The incident took place at the Citgo Gas Station located at 915 Reservoir Avenue, Bridgeport. Hey, at least the guy put his cigarette out before entering the store as seen at the start of the video!
K9 Officer. Wells working DUI Patrol observed a 2003 Ford Ranger pickup color –silver traveling west bound on Kings Highway East at a high rate of speed. When stopped, the vehicle operator was identified as Chris Pecora (1/7/96) The passenger was identified by Sergeant Irizarry as Deldar Malaka (6/13/97). An NCIC check on both subjects revealed (2) active warrants, one for Pecora and one for Deldar out of Bridgeport PD for Assault in the 2nd Degree.
Both subjects were taken into custody. A K9 search of the vehicle with Jagger revealed numerous marijuana baggies, drug packaging and other various forms of drug paraphernalia. A set of brass knuckles were also located in the vehicle. Pecora was released on a Written Promise to Appear on March 23, 2016at G.A 02 in Bridgeport for the above listed charges and transported to Bridgeport Police department where he was charged on a warrant for 53a-60 Assault in the 2nd Degree
Both subjects were taken into custody. A K9 search of the vehicle with Jagger revealed numerous marijuana baggies, drug packaging and other various forms of drug paraphernalia. A set of brass knuckles were also located in the vehicle. Pecora was released on a Written Promise to Appear on March 23, 2016at G.A 02 in Bridgeport for the above listed charges and transported to Bridgeport Police department where he was charged on a warrant for 53a-60 Assault in the 2nd Degree
5:55pm–#cttraffic–#Westport CT–#Fairfield CT–There was a gun waving incident on the Merritt Parkway between exits 42 and 44 northbound just over the Westport/Fairfield line. The suspect was driving a gray pickup truck and radio reports say State Police have him in custody.