Bridgeport News: Robbery

2019-09-28@7:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed at a store at 1080 East Main Street according to radio reports.  The victim did not see a weapon but something was pushed into his back.  Taken was his cash and bank card.  The suspect fled in a red car.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Fire At Greene Homes

2019-09-27@9:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An officer on patrol at Green Homes notice smoke coming from a second floor window at Building 3 and called the Emergency Communications Center to dispatch firefighters to the scene. This couple with the firefighters quick response kept the fire confined to the one apartment. The Red Cross has been dispatched to find temporary housing accommodations for 3 adults and 2 children. There were no reported injuries.

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Norwalk News: Standoff Arrest

2019-09-27@10:37AM--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police Officers responded to 50 Creeping Hemlock Drive for a despondent male. The male, Joseph Sander made threats to harm another individual within his residence. When officers arrived they observed a female victim on the front steps with Sander standing next to her with a knife. The female victim was able to escape without injury. Sander quickly returned to the house when he observed officers, which started the standoff. The Emergency Services Unit responded to the scene and Crisis Negotiators made contact with Sander via telephone and convinced him to surrender without incident. Sander was placed under arrest. Arrested: Joseph Sander, of 50 Creeping Hemlock Drive, Norwalk. Charges: Reckless Endangerment 1st, Threatening 2nd , Disorderly Conduct Bond:…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Crashes

2019-09-27 @ 1:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash between a school bus and car at Lafayette and Fairfield Avenue (near Joseph's Steakhouse).  No word on injuries.  The bus did not appear to have any damage, the car is another story.  The photo is of the car that was damaged.   2019-09-27@2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with a car on Housatonic Avenue near Remer Street reported.  There was no mention of injuries.  Traffic is backed up in the area.  

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Bridgeport News: Woman Stabbed

POLICE UPDATE:On September 26, 2019 police responded to a report of a female stabbed at 1015 Fairfield Avenue. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital where her condition was [caption id="attachment_78390" align="alignright" width="640"] Universal Yancey[/caption] listed as serious but stable. An investigation determined that the victim was stabbed by her boyfriend, Universal Yancey (5/1/89).   Yancey fled the location of the stabbing before police arrived. Yancey then stole a 2013 Ford Focus from a nearby gas station that was later recovered.   Today, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Yancey charging him with Criminal Attempt at Murder. Anyone with information regarding Yancey's whereabouts are asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS, or call 911 if Yancey is spotted. Citizens should…

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