Stratford

Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Police Involved Shooting

6:41pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pursuit for an alleged stolen vehicle that started near Granfield/Palisades Avenue area wound its way on Boston Avenue into Stratford ending at the dead end street of Seymour Street. Radio reports indicate a shot was fired from police when she tried to ram the police car and either a bullet fragment or glass fragment entered the woman. Chief AJ Perez reminded me that he cannot comment and protocol is that state police take over the investigation and he cannot comment. The woman’s injuries do no appear to be life threatening.  

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Stratford PD Needs Your Help IDing This Man

#Stratford Connecticut--On 6-10-2016 at 11:20 am suspect used fraudulent debit card to purchase $300 worth of gift cards at 99 Restaurant, Stratford. The suspect is a black male, approximately 5'-10" tall, and weighs 260 to 280 lbs. He has a shoulder length black hair (possibly braided),  dark facial hair with a goatee.  The goatee is approximately 2 " long and comes to a point.  He is wearing a dark baseball hat, long sleeve shirt, dark long pants.  Anyone with information can contact Detective Gallagher at 203-385-4121      

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Stratford – Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim

‪#‎Stratford‬ Connecticut- On 07-25- 2016 at approximately 10pm there was a shooting incident on Burritt Avenue in Stratford. During the incident which involved two SUV’s an unidentified black male exited one vehicle and fired approximately two rounds at the other vehicle. The victim vehicle struck a parked car prior to all involved parties fleeing the scene. Investigators interviewed a person of interest at Bridgeport Hospital but that person was uncooperative and would not speak with officers. At this time the incident is still under investigation. If anyone has information concerning this incident please call the Stratford Police Investigative Division at 203-385- 4119 or 4123. (Stratford Police Press Release) UPDATE: Stratford Police are looking for a Gray Nissan responsible for the…

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Storm Summary

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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FedEx Employee Delivers Himself To Cops

On 07-05- 2016 Alexander Perez age 40 of Waterbury surrendered himself to Stratford Officers as a result of a warrant issued for his arrest. Perez who was employed by FedEx allegedly took several boxes intended for FEDEX customers that had been accidentally dropped off at UPS. Rather than deliver the boxes Perez removed the items from the boxes and discarded the shipping containers. The boxes contained display screens for computers and GPS units valued at approximately $4200 dollars. The theft occurred on 05-04- 2016. Perez was charged with Larceny 3 rd and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 07- 15-2016. (Stratford Police Press Release)   This report is made possible by:  

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Stratford News: Beer Truck Hits Overpass…Oh The Humanity!

2:00pm--#Stratford Connecticut--A Dichello Distributor union replacement driver hits the overpass off exit 31 in Stratford on Broadbridge Avenue near the Gulf Station.  Dichello union drivers have been on strike since May 28th but has not been getting any media reporting on the strike.  The viewer that sent this in says the replacement drivers are not familiar with the route which is obvious in this crash.   If you belong to a union or support unions you may want to think of this if you go to purchase beer for the holiday weekend. you

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Stratford News: Tobacco Compliance

On June 20, 2016 the Stratford Police Department and staff members of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP), conducted  anannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco products. The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of eighteen. Under the direction and supervision of DMHAS investigators, an underage youth employed by the Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program, entered the establishments and attempted to purchase tobacco products.  A total of nineteen (19) unannounced compliance inspections were conducted. Of this total, three establishments were found to be in violation of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Sec. 53-344(b), Sale…

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