Stratford News: Burglary Suspect Collared

Nicholas Bruner, 31, of Eureka Avenue, was charged with third-degree burglary andsecond-degree criminal mischief after breaking in to the Animal Hospital located on Linden Avenue in town. The burglary occurred on 10-02- 2016 and the arrest was made by warrant. Officers responded to a burglar alarm at The Pet Hospital on Linden Avenue and found a rear window broken and there was blood on the window frame. Responding Officers found a trail of blood on the floor along with the set of keys and cell phone. The cell phone and keys were traced back to Bruner. Bruner was taken into custody for the incident and released on a $10,000 bond. Bruner is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 02-01-…

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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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