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Driver Of Truck That Leaked Human Waste on I-95 Causing A Pile Up Arrested

Jul 18, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On the evening of July 17, 2023, at approximately 10:33 PM, the Connecticut State Police received a report of a hazardous situation on the northbound lanes of Interstate 95, specifically between exit 27 and exit 30. The incident involved a large semi-truck that was observed leaking an unidentified substance from its trailer onto the roadway. This resulted in a dangerously slick surface, leading to multiple motor vehicle accidents in the same area. As emergency responders rushed to the scene, it was discovered that the tractor-trailer responsible for the hazardous spill did not stop at the scene and instead exited the northbound lanes of I-95, taking local streets as an escape route. Unfortunately, the treacherous conditions caused by the leaked…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE LOOKING TO IDENTIFY PICKPOCKET WHO STOLE LOTTERY WINNINGS FROM ELDERLY VICTIM

Jul 18, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Police Department is looking to identify the female in the attached images who pickpocketed an elderly man of his lottery winnings on July 4th. The suspect passed the victim as he was leaving the Gulf Express gas station at 1598 Capitol Ave. on July 4th. and stole his wallet containing several hundred dollars in lottery winnings out of his back pants pocket. The female suspect then fled in a red Hyundai driven by a male with a bald head. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at: ( 203) 581-5218. All tips will be kept confidential.

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I-95 SHUTDOWN

Jul 17, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police have located a truck leaking oil, possibly the vehicle responsible for the oil on the highway. The truck is at Lordship Boulevard at Eagles Nest. Expect the highway to be closed until they clear from exit 27 to exit 30. 2023-07-17@10:42pm--#Bridgeport CT--As many as 10 vehicles have crashed, including a tractor-trailer and 2 state troopers on I-95 northbound near exit 27 possibly caused by oil in the middle lane causing the pileup. THE HIGHWAY IS CURRENTLY SHUTDOWN Northbound

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Bridgeport News: Both Victims Pass In Success Av Fire

Jul 17, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On July 14, 2023, at approximately 4:20 am the Bridgeport and Stratford Fire Departments responded to Building 86 Success Village on the report of a structure fire.  Bridgeport Police Officers also responded to secure and control the scene as firefighters battled the fire and searched for victims.  The Success Village Apartments are a housing community cooperative located on the East Side of Bridgeport. Bridgeport firefighters rescued two victims from the building.  Both were transported to Bridgeport Hospital with critical injuries.  The male victim, identified as 88-year-old Jose Pizarro, died at the hospital later that morning on July 14th.  The female victim has been identified as Mr. Pizarro’s wife Rose.  Mrs. Rose Pizarro passed away this afternoon (June 17, 2023) at the hospital.…

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Senator Gaston, Releases Statement on CT State Police Trooper Audit

Jul 17, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety Committee and member of Connecticut’s Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, is releasing a statement following a recent presentation of an audit that found there is a high likelihood Connecticut State Police Troopers falsified thousands of traffic tickets. “As chair of the Public Safety Committee, it is my due diligence to make sure drivers around our state are protected against unfair practices and have equal protection under the law,” said Sen. Gaston. “I will make it my mission to ensure equity and fairness for all Connecticut drivers behind the wheel. This audit presents a real challenge for our state, and my colleagues and I will work to find a solution.…

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Bridgeport News: 1 Dead In Early Morning Fire

Jul 14, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport CT-- At 0420hrs this morning, July 14, 2023, the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in Building 43, located in the 400th block of Success Ave. Bridgeport Fire, AMR, and PD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the Bridgeport Fire Command observed heavy smoke and fire on the first and second floors of an apartment, causing extensive damage to that unit. Smoke conditions throughout the building necessitated an evacuation. Two individuals from the initial apartment were safely evacuated and transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Their current conditions are unknown. In response to the escalating situation, a second alarm was issued, and the Bridgeport Fire Department received mutual aid from the Stratford and Westport Fire Departments…

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Home Invasion and Robbery Arrests

Jul 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On the morning of July 12, 2023, two Norwalk residents were taken into custody following theirinvolvement in several cases of burglary, robbery, and home invasion.On May 22, 2023, a residence on Lexington Avenue was burglarized, cash was taken, and atelevision and other items were damaged. A report was filed with the Norwalk PoliceDepartment on the following day. On May 24, 2023, a home invasion occurred at the sameaddress, and was reported to investigators the next day. During this incident, two men entered theresidence, cash was taken at gunpoint, as well as a jacket. Detective Nyquist assumed theinvestigation of both incidents and worked quickly to develop leads and identify suspects. OnJuly 8, 2023, a second home invasion occurred at the same…

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