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National Shooting Sports Foundation donating 2,500 gun safety locks today

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

The Newtown-based National Shooting Sports Foundation is donating 2,500 gun safety locks to Bridgeport, Stratford, Fairfield and Waterbury to be distributed to residents free of charge.  “We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit so that they can learn about the options they have to properly and securely store their firearms at home,” said Steve Sanetti, the CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “We thank Mayor Finch and Police Chief Gaudett for their leadership in helping to raise awareness about preventing unauthorized access and for distributing these firearm safety kits to gun owners.” WHAT: Police chiefs and mayors and First Selectmen from Bridgeport and Stratford announce free gun locks from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.  WHEN:…

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Applications Available for Police Citizens Academy

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

(Bridgeport, CT – March 6, 2013) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is accepting applications for its annual Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens.  “The Citizens Academy provides residents and business owners with an inside look at law enforcement and the city’s police force. It lets community members better know their officers and helps officers better know their community,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “The goal is to build relationships and have the graduates come back to their communities as ambassadors.” The application deadline is March 15, and the academy will be held on Thursday evenings from April…

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Missing Dog Found In Bridgeport

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE--Doggie and owner to reunite tomorrow! #Bridgeport CT--Francisco Berrios found this pit bull running on Barnum Avenue this afternoon. He says it was almost hit by cars a couple of times. Francisco has the dog in his home. The dog was found with its collar and leash If you are missing this dog call Francisco at (203) 395-2357

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15 Year Old Followed By Car

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3:07pm--Bridgeport CT--A 15 year old girl was walking to William Street when a white car started following her on Barnum and Caroline Street and attempted to get her into his car.   The girl safely made it to her destination and told her mother who immediately called police.  Police are interviewing the girl and her mother now.  At the moment police are looking for a four door white car with a silver bumper, no plate number nor make or model.  The driver is  a dark skinned African American driver about 40 years of age.  We will update this post as more information becomes available.

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Fairfield Police Contract Going Before RTM

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Editorial- The RTM will decide the Fairfield Police Department's Police Contract on March 18th.  The police union has been operating without a contract for over two years.  That includes two hurricanes and one blizzard of service without complaint.  Two weeks ago 5 officers were sent into a wooded area where a man with a gun a during a standoff.  The officers did not hesitate to move in when ordered even after a shot already rang out.  Why is Fairfield making them wait for a decent contract? Fairfield has a history of being anti-union, dragging on negotiations with the firefighters union and even the nurses union. If you live in the town of Fairfield, please contact your RTM officials listed below…

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Rep Tony Hwang is “Freezin” for Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Mar 9, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

On Saturday March 23 at NOON, State Rep Tony Hwang is going into Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge! Rep Hwang realizes that this sounds like an absolutely silly and really "COLD" idea but there is a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to do something silly and fun like this to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club!"  Rep Tony Hwang added, "for the past 100 years, The Wakeman Club has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of…

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident In Westport

Mar 3, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT-- At approximately 6 pm Saturday night  the Westport Police Department received a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a motor vehicle on the Post Road by Bulkley Avenue North. Arriving officers found the victim, an elderly male lying in the westbound lane next to the vehicle and immediately began medical treatment. The victim was transported from the accident scene to Norwalk Hospital by Westport EMS where he was later pronounced deceased.  Police Department identified the deceased person as Bruce Tabackman, age 68, of Fairfield, CT. Preliminary information in the accident investigation is that the deceased was not in a crosswalk whenhe was struck by the motor vehicle.   The Westport Police Department is asking anyone who may …

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Hookah Headaches In Fairfield

Mar 1, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Police from Fairfield asked the Public Health Committee Wednesday to allow them to regulate hookah lounges, which they said can currently act as de facto nightclubs in their town. Capt. Joshua Zabin, the Fairfield Police Department’s patrol commander, said officers often respond to calls at hookah lounges, which operate from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. He said it has a negative impact on the neighborhood. CT News Junkie has the full story here..... Video above was posted March 2012

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Man With Gun Arrested In Road Rage Incident

Mar 1, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT)    Thursday, February 28, 2013, at approximately 5:02pm, Westport Police Dispatch received a 911 call of a road rage incident involving a firearm.  The caller reported he was traveling east on Post Road East approaching the Bulkley Avenue intersection when a white male jumped out of his vehicle and pointed a black hand gun at him.  The caller was able to obtain the license plate of the vehicle which was registered in Trumbull.  The operator and vehicle description were given to Fairfield Police as this was their direction of travel.  Fairfield Police located the suspect vehicle on Pemburn Drive in their town and waited for Westport officers to arrive and investigate the incident.  A black Glock 9mm semi automatic…

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Whitehead’s Plane Sculpture NOT Hijacked As First Feared

Feb 26, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

I received calls and e-mails  from a few followers fearing that the sculpture/mobile of aviation pioneer Gustave Whitehead had been hijacked. Everyone feared the wound up in a salvage shop. No one knew exactly when including customers and employees at the McDonald's that is next to it when it disappeared. The foundation proudly showed the corporate sponsor ADKO and I knew they were down the block on State Street. It turns out it was taken down for the winter so it would not receive any damage from storms. The video below shows how active the mobile is in the wind. The video was recorded the day of its dedication May 15, 2012.

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