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Norwalk News: Sexual Arrest

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On July 25, 2017, Patrol Officers responded to a suspicious person complaint on Washington Street. Officers located the suspect, Carlos Olivera on North Main Street. The Norwalk Police Department held an active arrest warrant for Olivera stemming from a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Special Victim’s Unit. SVU began the investigation on July 20, 2017 and quickly learned that Olivera had sexual contact with a victim who was known to him. During the assault, Olivera threatened to kill the victim’s family members if the victim told anyone. Arrested: Carlos Olivera, 40 of 79 Washington Street Norwalk Charges: Sexual Assault 4, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Unlawful Restraint 1, Threatening 2 Bond: $50,000  Court: August 2, 2017 Norwalk…

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First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford, Connecticut - The Stratford Health Department announced that the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported Culex pipiens mosquitoes trapped at Beacon Point on July 19th, 2017 have tested positive for West Nile Virus. “This is about the time of year we see positive WNV-carrying mosquitos,” said Andrea Boissevain, Director of Health, “Take quick and easy steps to prevent exposure and bites like wearing long sleeves, especially at dawn and dusk and use insect repellent.” Christina Batoh, Stratford’s Environmental Conservation Administrator noted that the Town started treating for mosquitos in early June using a biological larvicide. “All 5,281 catch basins were treated. The treatment attacks at larval stage so they never grow into adult mosquitos and lasts several weeks.” Dr. Batoh…

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Stratford News: Stratford K-9 Visits Learning Center

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--This week the children at Creative Starts Learning Center (2189 Barnum Avenue) had received a special visit from Officer Steve and Officer McNeil from the Stratford Police Department. Officer Steve brought his partner K-9 dog named Logan with him. We learned that Logan speaks Dutch, and his sense of smell is way more accurate than ours. We also learned that Logan helps Officer Steve find the bad guys, and rescue people! Officer McNeil taught us about everyday safety, and give us our own Police booklets with crayons to take home.  

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Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

On July 24, 2017, a member of the Special Services Division conducted an undercover buy/bust operation. During this operation, an undercover officer contacted Derrick Wiggins, who officers had learned was selling crack cocaine in Norwalk. The undercover officer met with Wiggins and found him to be in possession of crack cocaine. Officers then moved in and arrested Wiggins on New Canaan Avenue near Tindall Place. Wiggins resisted arrest and was tased before officers were finally able to secure him in handcuffs.The crack cocaine that Wiggins was in possession of field-tested positive for the presenceof Fentanyl.   Arrested: Derrick Wiggins, 43 of 116 Soundview Street Waterbury, CT Charges: Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Possession of Narcotics…

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim: Negative Effects To Bridgeport Of The State Not Having A Budget

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

The state of Connecticut is now in special session to get a budget for the state and there still is no state budget. It can mean cuts to many towns and cities. I met with Mayor Ganim to see what impact no budget will have on Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim said the lack of budget will cut over twenty-seven million dollars from Bridgeport's budget. This is only five percent across the board. “I guess when you say it this way it doesn't sound like much,” Ganim admitted. However, it will be difficult as police, fire, education, and employees will not be cut. The mayor is concerned about it, and so far the mayor has made some budget and hiring freezes. The…

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Bridgeport News: Practice Makes It Look Easy

Jul 25, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

9:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- You often hear me say how the firefighters in our area make difficult things looks easy. It, of course, does not happen by all by itself.  This morning Bridgeport Firefighters conducted a drill of a man trapped in a confined space with hazardous materials at the RESCO plant at 6 Howard Avenue.  They also worked with the Fairfield County Hazmat team in the simulation in how to handle and deal with the hazardous materials.  

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Bridgeport News: Electrical Issues

Jul 24, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

3:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three separate calls all electrical related but in different parts of town. First first responders called to a crash with a utility pole snapped in half and downed electrical wires on Hadden Street in Black Rock.   Another call with downed electrical wires at Adams Street.   Firefighters just called for a structure fire but immediately recalled and the request for UI to 1282 North Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:

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