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Bridgeport News: I Wonder What He Did

May 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-01 @ 10:02pm-- A man called police to Stratford and Hollister because his girlfriend is throwing his possessions out the window. This press release is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: Qué hizo 2019-05-01 @ 10:02pm – Un hombre llamado policía a Stratford y Hollister porque su novia está tirando sus posesiones por la ventana.

Stratford

Stratford News: Veteran’s Breakfast

May 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford, CT -- Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans’ Breakfast on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending should call Mayor Laura Hoydick’s office at (203) 385-4001 and ask to speak with Chris Bandecchi, the Town’s Constituent Service and Outreach Coordinator and Municipal Veterans Representative; or send an email tocbandecchi@townofstratford.com. Veterans may…

Bridgeport

Unlock the Secrets of Your Child’s Online World

May 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT- The Bridgeport Police Department in collaboration with Department of Children and Families, Center for Family Justice, and Neighborhood Church Black Rock will host an informational session on how parents could ‘Unlock the Secrets of Your Child’s Online World’ in regards to phone app safety. The informational session will be held on May 2, 2019 between the hours of 6:00pm-8:00pm at Iglesia Cristiana Renacer Church on 579 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605. Light refreshments to be served during the session and organizers are asking parents to not bring children. The organizers are asking for parents & caregivers to attend only. All parents concerned about their children’s safety are encouraged to sign up for this FREE information session by contacting Alex Jennett at Alexandra.jennett@ct.gov or…

Westport

Westport News: Stranger Danger

May 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--Yinri Tirado of Norwalk, CT, was arrested on 04/12/2019 after a 16 year old female walking along the Saugatuck River reported a man approached her and made a lewd comment. She was able to provide a description of the male, who was located a short distance away by officers and was taken into custody. He was brought to headquarters where he was charged with 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2 nd . Tirado was released after posting $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on 04/23/2019. This press release was made possible by: Noticias de Westport: Extraño=Peligro #Westport CT-Yinri Tirado de Norwalk, CT, fue arrestado en 04/12/2019 después de que una mujer de 16 años caminando…

Westport

Westport News: Fowl Play

May 1, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 04/12/2019 at approximately 11:30 pm, the victim reported an illegal dumping complaint on Franklin Street. The victim’s property had been the site of several recent illegal dumping incidents in which a suspect has left boxes containing decapitated chickens. The victim reported a suspect just dropped a bag on his property and was running south on Franklin Street towards Saugatuck Railroad Station. The bag was found to contain two decapitated chickens and one white pigeon. Corporal Smith located the male, identified as Ajamu Obataiye, at the train station. The victim’s home surveillance footage confirmed Obataiye was the suspect. Obataiye was taken into custody and brought to police headquarters where he was charged with 53a-181 Breach of Peace, 53-247…

Bridgeport

Black Rock News: Fireworks Was The Explosions You Heard

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-30 @ 11:44pm--#Black Rock #Bridgeport CT-- Police received multiple calls for explosions in the Black Rock area. It turned out to be fireworks at Fairfield Avenue and Princeton Street according to police radio reports. This news report is made possible by: Black Rock News: Fuegos artificiales fueron la razón de explosiones que escucharon 2019-04-30 @ 11:44pm – #Black Rock #Bridgeport CT – La policía recibió varias llamadas de explosiones en el área de Black Rock. Resultó que era fuegos artificiales en la Avenida Fairfield y la calle Princeton según los informes de la radio policial.

Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim to Launch New Street Sweeping Program

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT—As apart of Bridgeport’s beautification initiative “Park City Pickin’ It Up,” Mayor Ganim will launch a new Street Sweeping Program on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The revised Street Sweeping Program states citywide street sweeping will occur twice a month compared to once a month. The sweeping will now also coincide with resident’s assigned recycling day to allow residents to know exactly what day and times streets will be swept. Public Facilities kindly asks that vehicles be removed from roadside parking spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on your assigned street sweeping day. “This new Street Sweeping Program coordinated with the Recycling Schedule will make it easier for residents to remember and be alerted of street sweeping days,” said…

Bridgeport Entertainment

Mike Bellamy No Longer At WICC

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-30 #Bridgeport CT-- According to Mike Bellamy's Facebook page "All I can say today is THANK YOU!! To the many people who have written me asking where I was. Yes my time at WICC has come to an end...I want to thank all of the people who listened and supported me over the years. Every single day was an amazing experience with Tony. And you prove to me every day that WICC has the BEST listeners in the world". On April 15th I first to report that WEBE108/WICC was traded to Connoisseur Media. Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary G. Berner said, “These transactions are part of the continued execution of our portfolio optimization strategy. Connoisseur Media President Jeffrey Warshaw…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Home Invasion Suspect Caught After Pursuit

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-30 @ 2:08pm--#Faifield CT--One suspect is in custody after radio reports said was a home invasion in the Coventry/Catamount area off Redding Road. Taken at knifepoint were the victim's earnings and cash. Police caught up with the suspect who took off on a pursuit onto Black Rock Turnpike after he had given police his ID card. The pursuit continued onto the Merritt Parkway. When speeds reached 90 mph Fairfield Police terminated the pursuit since they had his identification. The suspect got off the Jefferson Street exit and the purist was back as he headed south on Stratfield Avenue where he bailed on foot on Davis Street. K-9 from surround towns were brought in and the suspect was located hiding under…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit

Apr 30, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Radio reports saying a high pressure struck with free-flowing gas and firefighters are going house to house to warn neighbors. A dump truck also struck a utility pole and the pole is being held up by the dump truck. 2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm-- #Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Beach Road westbound at Rowland Road is closed due to construction workers hitting a gas line. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor: Noticias de Fairfield: Poste de utilidad fue golpeado 2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Beach Road W en Rowland Road está cerrado, los trabajadores de la construcción golpearon una línea de gas. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los informes de radio que dicen que una alta presión golpeó…

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Bridgeport News: I Wonder What He Did

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Unlock the Secrets of Your Child’s Online World

Westport News: Stranger Danger

Westport News: Fowl Play

Black Rock News: Fireworks Was The Explosions You Heard

Mayor Ganim to Launch New Street Sweeping Program

Mike Bellamy No Longer At WICC

Fairfield News: Home Invasion Suspect Caught After Pursuit

Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit

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