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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: 2 Shot

Jun 14, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-06-14@3:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Sixth Street is closed due to a reported shooting. Police say 2 people were transported to the hospital by private vehicle, their conditions are not known at this time. Detectives are on scene investigating.

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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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Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive

May 11, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-11@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was apparently mowing his lawn when he somehow became trapped beneath the device,” said Deputy Fire Chief James Buck. His family found him with no pulse and not breathing. His son extricated him. EMS arrived and performed CPR. He was revived and is being monitored at the hospital in stable condition.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

May 1, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-04-30@11:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed at the sports bar in the 1100 block of Main Street. There was also an assault at 63 Trumbull Avenue. Police are investigating both incidents.

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot Overnight

Apr 26, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-04-26@1:28am-- A person was shot in the arm on Platt Street. @1:36am-- Bridgeport Police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital that a woman came in with a gunshot wound. She received a graze to her neck. It is believed to have occurred in the Wentfield Park as she was driving by. Both victims had non-life threatening injuries and police are investigating. This press release was made possible by: For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/

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Bridgeport News: Car Hits Two Garages

Apr 21, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-04-21@5:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car traveling down Beers Street clipped one garage on Alice Street, narowly missing the house and then came to a stop after hitting another garage on Wheeler Avenue. The driver fled the scene. https://youtu.be/h3D4i8zg7_I

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Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Collapse

Apr 11, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-04-11@10:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two college students were injured when the front porch stoop collapsed plunging them down 12 feet in the 600 block of Queen Street. The assistant fire chief said it was something he's never seen before. A cement slap was placed over the the foundation and over the years the cement eroded causing the collapse. The students were able to get themselves out of the hole prior to the firefighters arrival.

Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovery

Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

Bridgeport News: 2 Shot

Bridgeport News: Two Police Officers Injured

Dog Starts Fire In Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive

Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Bridgeport News: 2 Shot Overnight

Bridgeport News: Car Hits Two Garages

Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Collapse

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