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Bridgeport Police Blotter 3-1-2013

K-9 Convinces Suspect to Lie Down (Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 28, 2013) – A 19-year-old thought better of bailing from a stolen vehicle when confronted by K-9 Trace and his partner Mark Martocchio. On Tuesday, Martocchio was on patrol when he spotted a 2013 Nissan Rogue that was listed on the daily stolen car sheet. The vehicle pulled into a gas station at Park and Wood avenues and the driver exited and walked toward the gas pump. He returned to the sport utility vehicle after seeing police. He tried to drive off but Martocchio blocked him in and exited the squad car with his K-9 Trace. The driver, Phillip Silas, 19, of Kelsey Street, started to bail out of the…

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Bridgeport Fire Engine Donated To Haiti

Mar 1, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_9434" align="alignleft" width="300"] 1982 Mack fire engine went on its final call for service in Bridgeport[/caption] (Bridgeport, CT – March, 2013) – A 1982 Mack fire engine went on its final call for service in Bridgeport – to bring hope to an island nation 1,500 miles away. The decommissioned pumper left Bridgeport Friday for Massachusetts, where it will be loaded onto a military transport plane and begin its journey to Haiti. “I’d like to thank the Bridgeport Fire Department, which for many, many years took tender loving care of this Mack fire engine. This has many years of life saving left in it,” said Mayor Bill Finch at the send-off ceremony. “The City of Bridgeport is so proud to…

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Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Shelton Woman for Threatening Letters

Feb 27, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

(Bridgeport, CT – Feb 26, 2013) – A Shelton woman faces multiple counts of threatening after she sent letters containing a suspicious substance to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center.D etective David Garcia led the investigation. He and Lt. Chris Lamaine arrested Theresa Burden, 37, of 71 Sachem Drive in Shelton, today for four counts of first-degree threatening. She was held on $50,000 bond. Burden is a student of the St. Vincent’s School of Nursing, and the charges stem from threatening letters containing a suspicious substance that have been sent to the hospital commencing on Dec. 12, 2012. The letters caused alarm on numerous occasions within the institution, resulting in the hospital closing portions of the facility until the substance could…

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Happenings NOW 2-25 thru 2-27 2013

Feb 26, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/27 10:58am--#Bridgeport CT #ctfire--City Hall Annex 999 Broad Street a package was dropped off at the Office of Internal Affairs with what appears to be a hand grenade inside. Firefighters reporting a confirmed explosive found at 999 Broad Street, City Hall Annex in the Office Of Internal Affairs. The building has been evacuated and the area is completely sealed off to traffic. 1:50am--Bridgeport CT--Reported structure fire in the basement at 194 Summerfield Ave. Firefighters on scene reporting heavy smoke coming from the structure. 3 lines in operation, all occupants are out of the building. Fire Marshall called to the scene. 2/26 5:16pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters are at the scene of Marina Village with a odor of gas outdoors between buildings 9 and…

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Happenings NOW 2-23 thru 2-24 2013

Feb 23, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/24 9:05pm--Bridgeport CT--If traveling on Ash Street watch out for the guy throwing the girlfriends things out in the road. 6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Car crashed into a tree at Douglas and Chopsey Hill 6:24pm--Bridgeport CT--Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of Shelton Street. EMS, police on the way. UPDATE-- The man that was threatening people there cut himself with the knife. No stabbing! He fled the scene and returned after 7:30pm and was arrested. 5:50pm--Bridgeport CT--Police and fire department have their hands full with about 30 kids running around the Terrace at 555 Trumbull Ave. setting off fire alarms. Jimmy Johnson wins the Daytona 500. Dale Earnhard Jr. 2nd, Mark Martin 3rd. Danica Patrick finished 8th and the first woman…

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Garage Fire at Howard Avenue Bridgeport

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Just before midnight a Bridgeport Police Officer on routine patrol discovered this garage on fire at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue. They soon reported the exact location as 1159 Howard Avenue. As firefighters were on the way they also let the firefighters know that there was another garage right behind it that was of brick construction and wood roof on fire yet but firefighters did not let that happen. Firefighters quickly went to work and prevented a complete loss of this two bay garage. Special thanks to Chris Clarke from firstduephotography.smugmug.com for this photo. Check out the great work they do covering the city! Of course a great job to the Bridgeport Fire Department for keeping this…

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Happenings NOW 2-19 thru 2-20-2012

Feb 19, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/20 11:00pm--Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for two males in an armed robbery that took place at 805 Seltsam Road taking $40 from the victim. The suspects fled on Old Town Road. 10:22pm--Milford CT --Major apartment fire at 79 North Street Building One. We are told it is a rooming house for men. Fire department reporting the landlord has relocated all residents on his own without the help of the Red Cross. 8:01pm--Bridgeport CT--Police manhunt on Edwards and Scott Street. Suspect bailed from car now at the gas station. 8:08pm--Fairfield CT--Water main break on Fairfield Beach Road near the turnaround. 3:17pm--Norwalk CT---Report of a pedestrian hit by a car at Mott and Belden Ave. 2:50pm--Bridgeport CT--A dirt bike crashed into a parked…

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Welcome to HOUSING 101

Feb 17, 2013 Cindy Penkoff

Good Morning!!!!! Would if I could, make it that easy; a 101 Course. Let’s face it, there is nothing easy about making the largest purchase of your life, or selling something you have put your heart and soul into and now people will be walking through critiquing it. As a Realtor, part of my job is to help you with that. I’m not saying I can take all the anxiety out of it, but I can give you the information you need to make good decisions. As they say, with knowledge comes power. My name is Cindy Penkoff and I am a Real Estate agent with the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Office. I must admit, not many people can…

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Happenings NOW 2-16 thru 2-18 2012

Feb 16, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/18 Respect Shout Out To St. Vincent's Hospital!~ Homeless man requesting a ride to St. V's not for a medical problem but because it's cold out and they give him a hot meal as well. That's what Jesus would do! I know you can't help the entire city but that is a fantastic testimonial! 2/17 10:47pm--Bridgeport CT-- An armed robbery just occurred in the apartment of a woman at 1260 Boston Ave. She was knocked to to the floor and cannot get up. 10:33pm--Bridgeport CT--Police at Bridgeport Hospital investigating a sexual assault on a 14 year old girl by a known person. Because of her age I don't expect any further updates or details. 7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you give a couple…

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Fire on Roberts Street Bridgeport With Rescue

Feb 14, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_9255" align="alignleft" width="240"] Looking for escape from the third floor[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9254" align="alignright" width="300"] Firefighters do not hesitate to rescue despite a possibility of shots fired[/caption] Police were called to 158 Roberts Street around 9:30am Wednesday morning for a report of shots fired. A fire also broke out at the as well and first responders tried to sort out what was taking place. Our residential corespondent Miguel Masso was just trying to get to work for the first time since the blizzard hit. The day before he and neighbors dug out Roberts Street by hand. Fortunately a firefighter was also involved with the dig out and instructed everyone to clear the hydrant that was used to put out this…

Bridgeport Police Blotter 3-1-2013

Bridgeport Fire Engine Donated To Haiti

Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Shelton Woman for Threatening Letters

Happenings NOW 2-25 thru 2-27 2013

Happenings NOW 2-23 thru 2-24 2013

Garage Fire at Howard Avenue Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 2-19 thru 2-20-2012

Welcome to HOUSING 101

Happenings NOW 2-16 thru 2-18 2012

Fire on Roberts Street Bridgeport With Rescue

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