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Norwalk News: Child Abuse Arrest

Jul 22, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk Connecticut--On July 21, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service arrested Pedro Salinas at theNorwalk Courthouse where he was appearing on another criminal matter. The Special Victims Unit began an investigation on May 26, 2016 after receiving a report of child abuse from the Department of Children and Families. The investigation revealed that a two-year-old female had been brought to the Norwalk Hospital after suffering what was believed to be medical condition. The child was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital due to the seriousness of the child’s condition. SVU Detectives learned that the child had been living with family at Salinas’s residence and that Salinas had assaulted the child causing serious injuries. Based on the investigation, a warrant was issued for Salinas. Arrested:…

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Waterbury News: Now An Untimely Death Investigation of Naugatuck Man

Jul 20, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

Waterbury, CT. (July 20, 2016): State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) are investigating an untimely death in the Route 8 exit 29 commuter lot in Waterbury. On July 20, 2016 at approximately 9:15 a.m., troopers from Troop A-Southbury responded to the Route 8 exit 29 commuter lot for the report of an unconscious male in a motor vehicle. Upon arrival troopers located the unconscious male alone in the vehicle. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased. State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) also responded to the scene and will assist with the investigation. The OCME will conduct a post-mortem examination to determine…

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Storm Summary

Jul 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The intense storm that rolled through our area had calls running faster than I could post. Here are the significant calls in the area: ‪#‎Bridgeport‬ CT-- Lightning hits chimney of a multifamily house at 479 Putnam Street. Firefighters quickly put the attic fire out. ‪#‎Fairfield‬ CT-- Lightning hits a home at 233 Ridgeview Drive. ‪#‎Monroe‬ CT-- Lightning hits home at 29 Crystal Road. ‪#‎Weston‬ CT-- Two trees into a home on Holmes Street. ‪#‎Trumbull‬ CT-- Lightning hits a home at 333 Stonebridge Lane causing smoke in the home. Our sponsor can Make It Like Never Even Happened!http://www.servprostamford.com/

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Reach Out And Block Someone

Jul 18, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport Connecticut and region---The Selectman’s Office was recently notified that the updated Yellow Pages will be distributed in Fairfield County beginning on or about September 22, 2016. Residents who have any questions or concerns regarding the distribution of Yellow Pages directories may e-mail sbconcerns@teampdc.com. Please provide the following details when contacting the distribution concerns email: name, address, contact information and specific details regarding the nature of the concern. Additionally, residents have the choice about which directories they would like to receive or stop receiving in the future. Residents can request directories or opt-out of future phone book deliveries by visiting www.YellowPagesOptOut.com, which is the official site of the Yellow Pages, industry provided at no cost to users, cities and states. It is a free, convenient and secure way…

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40K!

Jul 17, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

I remember when 5,000 Likes on Facebook were a big deal. Now with 40,000 our weekly viewership in the last two weeks average over a quarter million LOCAL viewers each week! I have over 20,000 more Likes than the "other" news source and they don't even have 20,000 Likes! They are a corporation, part of the Hearst Publication with so many more resources. I'm a one man show. They have 60% more posts than me but 6 times more engagement so I'm delivering what you want to know about! Thanks for being a part of it all! Today's Facebook statistics:

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New Haven News: Structure Fire

Jul 16, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

3:00pm--#New Haven Connecticut-- A confirmed structure fire on Dixwell Avenue at Hazel Street. No exact address given, apparently a street fire box was pulled to alert the fire department. Who knew they were still in use in New Haven? This new report is made possible by:

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Aquarion Water Company Urges Water Conservation

Jul 14, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – July 14, 2016 – With a lack of significant rainfall, and as a result of the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s advisory for water conservation, Aquarion Water Company is asking its customers to conserve water and reduce non-essential outdoor water use. Connecticut is currently experiencing conditions ranging from “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought” due to an extended dry spell, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With below average rainfall and extremely high water demand compared to the same period last year, Aquarion’s reservoirs and wells are below normal capacity. As a result, Aquarion is requesting customers reduce outdoor water use by limiting lawn irrigation to a maximum of twice a week (customers…

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BLUEFISH TO HOLD OPEN PLAYER TRYOUT

Jul 13, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish announced that an open tryout for the team will be held at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, August 8th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with a live on field scrimmage following the tryout. “This is a great opportunity for current free agents and players who were not selected in the Major League draft to come to the ballpark and show off their skills in hopes to play in the Atlantic League,” said Bluefish Senior Director of Baseball Operations & Public Relations, Paul Herrmann. “We’re looking forward to hopefully finding players from the tryout to invite to join our roster. Joseph Kuzia was a participant of our first tryout in April and…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

Jul 12, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

5:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--First responders on the way to John and Middle Street for a pedestrian hit by a car. This report is made possible by:

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Threats To Police

Jul 10, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

On July 8, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service Detective Bureau received information about threatening social media messaging advocating violence against police officers. Detectives located the posts on Facebook and identified the author as Kurt Vanzuuk. The posts indicated that the Dallas shooter was a hero and called for police officers to be killed. Detectives obtained a warrant for Vanzuuk’s arrest on July 9, 2016 and he was subsequently taken into custody. Arrested: Kurt Vanzuuk, 34 years-old of 1 Linden Street Norwalk Charge: Inciting Injury to Persons or Property Bond: $20,000 Court: July 19, 2016 (Norwalk Police Press Release)

Norwalk News: Child Abuse Arrest

Waterbury News: Now An Untimely Death Investigation of Naugatuck Man

Storm Summary

Reach Out And Block Someone

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New Haven News: Structure Fire

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

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