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Bridgeport News: Robbery Charges And Others

Sep 15, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On 9/15/21, Roberto Encarnacion aka "Spirit" DOB: 2/12/86 was taken into custody by Task Force members of the Bridgeport Police Department for an outstanding felony warrant charging him with Robbery in the 1st Degree and other related offenses, with a court set bond at $500,000.  During Roberto's arrest, he was found to be in possession of a 9mm Ruger firearm and Roberto is a convicted felon preventing him from possessing a firearm.  While in custody, Roberto was served with an additional 6 outstanding warrants with an additional total bond of $292,500.  The apprehension of Roberto Encarnacion was made possible through the efforts of the Bridgeport Police Task Force members, Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and Fusion Center.   This is…

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Bridgeport News: Child Found

Aug 30, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-08-30@6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another child has been found in the streets, this time at James and Linen Avenue. EMS on the way to evaluate the child. A Bridgeport child was located about a half hour ago by Mercedes Benz dealership on Scofield Avenue. This news report is made possible by: Visit Perez Tires Website: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/

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Bridgeport News: Criminal Possession Of Firearm

Aug 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On August 27, 2021 at approximately 11:10 am, Task Force Officers fromBridgeport PD received speedy information about Dionte Jones DOB 7/22/1999who is well known to the Task Force. Task Force Officers had prior informationthat Jones had access to several firearms and was currently in possession of a tansemi-auto with extended magazine. Jones is a convicted felon and has no legalright to possess a firearm or ammunition. Task Force Officers quickly learned thatJones was seated in a vehicle at 500 Park Avenue near Roots Man. Jones iscurrently wanted and has five (5) active warrants out of Bridgeport. Task Force Officers surrounded the vehicle Jones was in and as they approachedimmediately saw Jones moving about. While removing him from the…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Homicide #12

Aug 28, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On August 28, 2021, at approximately 12:31 p.m. Bridgeport Police responded to the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue on the report of a motor vehicle accident with shots fired and a party down .The operator and sole occupant of a red Honda CR-V had been shot and involved in a motor vehicle accident. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Jamel Hayden of Bridgeport Ct, was quickly transported to St Vincent’s where he later died .The Detective Bureau Homicide and Identification Units have responded and taken charge of the investigation. Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation and working on several strong leads. Evidence at the crime scene has been processed and the area around 100 Lincoln…

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Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovery

Aug 20, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On August 19, 2021 at approximately 1:07 pm the Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) responded to the intersection of Arctic Street and Pembroke Street on a report of a person in that area with a firearm.  Upon officers arrival the suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Kevin Despres of Middletown Connecticut, observed the police vehicles and immediately began to run away from them unsolicited. Officers engaged the suspect in foot pursuit and observed Despres grabbing at his waist band. Despres then pulled a handgun from his waistband.  As Despres was running away, he tripped and fell to the ground allowing the police officers to catch up to him and take him into custody without further incident.  A loaded .22 caliber pistol was recovered. Despres does not possess a valid CT pistol permit and is…

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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

Jun 16, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: On June 15, 2021 at approximately 10:12pm, a Bridgeport police officer assigned to the federal Safe Streetstask force was involved in a shooting in the area of Main St. and Catherine St. in the city of Bridgeport. The victim was transported to the hospital, treated for non life-threatening injuries, and released. Connecticut State Police personnel were not involved in this incident. The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Squad has assumed this investigation at the request of the Bridgeport State’s Attorney’s Office. The Bridgeport State’s Attorney requested that the Stamford State’s Attorney oversee the investigation. All further comments on this incident will be provided by the Stamford State’s Attorney or the Bridgeport Police Department. 2021-06-15@10:16pm #Bridgeport CT-- There…

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Bridgeport News: Two Police Officers Injured

May 25, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-25-#Bridgeport CT--Police said two officers were injured in two seperate calls tonight. Scott Appleby said "Two separate incidents one officer reportedly injured when a vehicle struck his cruiser near I-95. The other was injured in a foot pursuit in PT. Both non-life threatening and both still being investigated" No details on either call was given. This news report is made possible by: https://ctbattery.com/

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Dog Starts Fire In Bridgeport

May 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-13@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Deputy Chief Buck said when they arrived on Pixlee Place, they were met with heavy fire on the third floor. Once they began "opening up" the fire became too intense and they had to sound the evaluation tones to get all the firefighters out of the building. They then got the fire under control and then worked to put out the hot spots. Third floor tenant Evan Werner said his friend that was dog sitting said their dog Ruby knocked over a candle onto a bed which started the fire. ​Everyone made it out safely. One firefighter received an electrical shock and is being treated. He is in stable condition. https://youtu.be/A61kmBIM04w

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