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Stratford News: Man Charged With Manslaughter After Shooting

Michael “Buddha” Catchings age 21 of Stratford was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Raenetta Catchings on 08-13- 2017. A second victim was also shot but survived his injuries. The arrest comes after an intense investigation by the Stratford Police Department. Michael Catchings if the uncle of the deceased victim Reanetta. He turned himself into Officers as a result of a warrant for the incident. Michael Catchings is charged with the following: Manslaughter In The 1 st Degree With A Firearm Criminal Use Of A Firearm Criminal Possession Of A Firearm Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm Carrying A Firearm Without A Permit Reckless Endangerment 1 st Degree Breach Of The Peace 2 nd Degree Criminal Attempt Murder Assault…

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Bridgeport News: Large Drug Bust

The Bridgeport Police Department Tactical Narcotics Team conducted a long-term drug investigation into a large-scale narcotics trafficker, later identified Clark Thomas. Investigations revealed that THOMAS has been distributing large quantities of heroin crack-cocaine, and marijuana throughout the city of Bridgeport and lower Fairfield County. As a result of the investigation, search and seizure warrants were gained for two separate residences, which THOMAS implicated during the investigation, located at 2370 North Avenue, Bridgeport and 98 Tuckahoe Drive, Shelton. In addition, investigators obtained search warrants for his person and for his vehicle; a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck, which investigators witnessed THOMAS use to deliver narcotics.   On August 18, 2017, the Tactical Narcotics Team, working tandem with the FBI Bridgeport Safe…

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Milford News: Jet Skis Collide

6:00pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on scene in the Housatonic River where two jet skis have collided and one person has a broken leg.  The incident is between Sikorsky Helicopter and the Merritt Parkway overpass.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Assault With A Bottle

5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man assaulted a person at 2610 East Main Street with a bottle.  Police have a suspect in custody at Kent and East Main Street.   This news report is made possible by:

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Strong Odor Of Smoke Indoors

12:35am--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport!  A strong odor of smoke reported on the 2nd and 3rd floor at 700 Wood Avenue.  Here come the fire trucks to wake you!   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Fire Receives Donated Safety Car

#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode to unveil a new fire safety truck on Thursday.  The truck was donated by actor Denis Leary’s The Leary Firefighters Foundation. The Fire Safety Truck will be operated by Bridgeport’s round-the-clock Fire Safety Officer who is responsible for the safety of first responders.  The fire safety unit was formed in 2011 after the loss of Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik the year before. The dedicated officers assigned to this unit are responsible for training firefighters on their shift and responding citywide to all box alarms serving as the Incident Safety Officer. The truck also carries rehab equipment. This company is near and dear to my heart as I had the honor to serve as its Captain for 9 months prior to Department restructuring. Currently,  four Lieutenants operate…

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