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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Accident

Apr 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On Saturday April 1, 2023, at approximately 9:33pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a radio call from Bridgeport Police Officer Bettini (Car Green 32) reporting he was struck head-on by a vehicle while traveling eastbound on Barnum Ave. The striking vehicle was a 2012 Toyota Camry traveling westbound on Barnum Ave. operated by a 42-year-old male from Stratford. Officer Bettini also reported an entrapment within the Toyota Camry and the Fire Department and AMR were dispatched and responded. The Fire Department extracted the operator of the Toyota Camry out of the vehicle. Officer Bettini and the operator of the Toyota Camry were both transported to Bridgeport Hospital where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Bridgeport Police…

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Bridgeport News: Unresponsive

Apr 2, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-04-02@9:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene at the Mobil Station at 1360 Noble Avenue with a carful of unresponsive people. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Students Begin Build On Second Aircraft

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Yes, this airplane will really fly! The Tango Flight program began at Bassick High School in Fall 2020. Students have been building the Vans RV-12iS, a single engine, FAA light sport two-seat airplane, alongside seasoned aviation mentors. As this build is coming to completion, students have already begun build number two. Tango Flight, a privately funded not-for-profit innovative program, provides students with the tools and skills to build and fly a two-seat airplane over the course of a school year. Students learn about aviation, aerospace engineering, experience stem education, and can even earn college credit. The key to the program’s success is mentors who are willing to share their time and knowledge. Joy Karageorge, with First Aviation Services Inc., the…

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Traffic Stop on Route 8 in Bridgeport Results in Firearm Seizure and OUI Arrest

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On 04/01/2023 at approximately 1:05 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport observed a silver Kia Optima displaying a Tennessee registration traveling at a high rate of speed and in an erratic manner on Route 8 northbound in the area of Exit 5 in Bridgeport. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator of the Kia was identified as Luis F. Santiago, DOB 04/29/1991, of Bridgeport. While interacting with Santiago, troopers observed that he was exhibiting signs of possible impairment and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, which were not performed to standard. During a subsequent search, a loaded 9mm Ruger SR9 handgun with an altered serial number was located inside of the vehicle operated by Santiago. Based…

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Bridgeport Man Gets 2 Years For Crash That Killed Woman

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

In Bridgeport, a local man was sentenced to two years in prison for causing the death of an elderly woman from Prospect while racing on a city street. During the court hearing on Friday, 21-year-old Rolando Solano apologized to the victim's family and expressed remorse for his actions. The judge acknowledged his apology but reminded Solano that only he knows how sincere he truly is. The judge then sentenced Solano to 10 years, with two years in prison and five years of probation after his release. The incident occurred on October 14, 2020, when the victim, 79-year-old Sydell Kugell, and her husband were on their way home after visiting a relative at a nursing home. Solano was driving at nearly…

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Bridgeport News: 3 Injured In Scooter Crash

Mar 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-31@8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of 3 people injured when a car and scooter collided on Highland Avenue near building 4. This news report is made possible by:

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Ribbon Cutting At Cornerstone Medical Training Center

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Chamber member, Cornerstone Medical Training Center, is celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting held on March 30th, at noon. The ceremony will be officiated by First Selectwoman, Brenda Kupchick, and then a second ribbon cutting with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Owner, Peggy Colas-Dixon and Shanoy Dixon invited the public to attend and take part in the festivities (Food/Music/Giveaways). Peggy has a Bachelor’s in Nursing and has extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing, at the Bridgeport Hospital. When asked why they selected Fairfield to open their Training Center, Peggy replied: “The Center is right on the border of Fairfield and Bridgeport, so therefore, it is very convenient to serve both communities. Services and Training include CPR training; Certified…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-30@ 01:15am, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a phone call from Bridgeport Hospital. The hospital reported that a woman with a stab wound, which was not life-threatening, was dropped off by a private vehicle. The officers collected information that the incident happened near a club located at the intersection of Pembroke St and Arctic St. The Detective Bureau was notified. This press release was made possible by: