Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport celebrates opening of first new high school built in 50 years

(BRIDGEPORT, CT August 19, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Schools Superintendent Paul G. Vallas joined a host of local, state and federal dignitaries, in a large crowd of parents, students and supporters today to celebrate the grand opening of the Fairchild Wheeler Magnet High School, the first new high school built in the City in 50 years. “The opening of Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet Campus represents a transitional moment for Bridgeport and for the entire country,” said Mayor Finch as he addressed the crowd of nearly 500 people gathered in front of the school’s main entrance. “We have gone from three high schools in Bridgeport to seven, thanks to the opening of this new campus.…

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Report of a structure fire

12:29am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters called to 100 Atlantic Street for a reported structure fire.  Firefighters on scene nothing visible from the street.

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12:22am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to Nobel Avenue and Edna Avenue  that requires firefighters to cut the driver out of the car.  The striking car, a white car with Ohio plates fled the scene at a high rate of speed.  Police attempted pursue the fleeing car but broke it off due to high speeds.

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Three Women Charged After Altercation At Remington Street Gathering

(Bridgeport, CT  -- Aug. 19, 2013) – Three women face charges after an early morning dispute Sunday at a gathering on Remington Street. Officer Mathew  Szymczak responded to the 300 block of Remington Street at about 2:30 a.m. on a report of shots fired. The alleged victim told police that she had invited the three suspects to her apartment for the evening but after an argument tried to usher them out. One of the guests, Kiiarah Sharpe, 20, of Waterbury, informed the victim that she would leave when she felt like leaving. The situation turned physical altercation when the victim put her hands on Sharpe to usher her out and Sharpe attacked her. After the incident began, the victim’s brother…

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Suspect Arrested for Threats; Police Find Victim Asleep

(Bridgeport, CT  -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A city man was arrested for making threats over an unpaid debt. Officer Paul Cari responded to a home in the 1300 block of Kossuth Street Friday evening and encountered the suspect, identified as Martquice Dukes, 23, of Noble Avenue, leaning against a car and yelling and waving his hands. He stated loudly that he wanted his money and was not leaving until he got it. After acting aggressively toward the police officer as if he wanted to fight, he was placed in handcuffs as police investigated. Police spoke to the father of the alleged victim, who stated he was concerned for his son because of an earlier phone call in which his…

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Street fight

11:58am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a street fight on William Street.  Two ambulances sent to the scene.

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Accident with extrication

12:22am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the scene with an accident at Barnum and Central Ave. that requires extrication.

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10:21pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport!  Odor of gas indoors at 79 Pearl Harbor Circle with carbon monoxide like symptoms.  Here come a bunch of fire trucks!

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Overnight fire in Fairfield

4:45am--#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire at 175 School Street. Car 3 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the second floor of a single family residence. The family of four and their dog were all outside of the home when the fire department arrived. One occupant, a 19 year old male, had burns on his hands and face due to exposure. Members from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly entered the building and extinguished the fire. Additional units supported on scene operations and medical care was provided to the victim by on scene fire personnel. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by AMR with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the…

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