Stratford News: Pedestrian Killed

UPDATE:  Carmen Flores-Carrillo is the woman who was struck by the car on 01-24-2017.  The incident is still under investigation and there is nothing further to report at this time. #Stratford Connecticut--On 01-24- 2017 an accident occurred on Longbrook Avenue near Paterson Avenue. The incident involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. The 64 year old female pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The scene is still under investigation to determine the cause and any possible charges.

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Bridgeport News: Apple Picking

12:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person was robbed of their cellphone at the corner of Lincoln and Madison Avenue by two males who roughed him up, no weapon was shown.   Real time reporting, to warn you of these dangers may become a thing of the past unless you subscribe/donate to our efforts: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal  So far only 10 people have and I may have to move on to another line of work.

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

8:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A fire that started in the garage at 36 Baker Street was wind whipped and quickly spread to the attached house.  Heavy smoke lingered the ground despite the heavy winds.  Firefighters quick action got the fire under control within minutes.  A check of the home found that everyone made it out safely.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. In all kinds of weather all hours of the night we are there for you.  Please support our efforts by donating at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal  

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Governor Announces Increased Housing For Homeless

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that with the state’s significantly increased housing efforts over the last few years and focused strategies to end homelessness, the State of Connecticut has reached new record levels and is able to connect every chronically homeless person in the state with permanent housing.  Connecticut’s efforts on this front are leading the nation in bringing chronic homelessness to new lows.   This announcement means that the state, in collaboration with its network of nonprofit community providers, has strengthened its housing system to the point that every person who has been verified as being chronically homeless has been matched to permanent housing, and whenever a new episode of chronic homelessness occurs, that person can…

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On November 15 th 2016, an adult male victim responded to an advertisement on the mobile app “Offer up”. "Offer Up" is an internet app/site where individuals post and purchase items for sale and typically will meet in person to conduct their respective transactions. The victim in this case was attempting to purchase a used Iphone 6 from a male who identified himself as “John” from “Offer Up.”  The victim was directed to Browns Lane in Fairfield by “John”. When the victim arrived he parked his vehicle waiting for the seller. He was quickly approached by a male who identified himself as “John” along with another male suspect carrying a handgun pointing it at the victim stating he was going…

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