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Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Suspect in Monday Homicide

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT -- Oct. 14, 2014– Detectives this morning arrested an 18-year-old city man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. Nasir Hargett, of Bridgeport, was charged with murder in connection with the death of Davon Robertson, 24, who was shot Monday afternoon in the area of Pearl and Brooks streets. “Detectives worked the case non-stop and made an arrest within 24 hours. It was outstanding work,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. “Our officers are committed to keeping our residents safe every day. They also are equally committed to bringing people to justice when they commit violence in our community. “There is no place in our community for anyone who would pick up a gun to settle a dispute.” Hargett was…

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Fairfield Residents Encouraged To Sign Up For Emergency Notifications

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Tetreau wishes to remind members of the Fairfield community—residents, businesses, and organizations— to sign up for CodeRED to receive emergency-related or other important notifications from the Town. Police Chief Gary MacNamara said, “CodeRed has given us the ability to reach the entire town, a portion of town, or a singular neighborhood with important information in a fast and efficient way, however we cannot inform you if we can’t reach you, and we can't reach you if you don't sign up.” The Town of Fairfield has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license this high-speed phone notification system to provide Fairfield officials with the ability to quickly deliver phone messages to targeted areas or to the entire Town. Notifications may include information or updates on storms, missing persons,…

Fairfield Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

After recording a commercial for Bella Sera Ristorante at437 Tunxis Hill Road last week I remembered Melissa had messaged me on Facebook to visit her new salon at 527 Tunxis Hill called Beju Beauty Lounge and Boutique. It was a pleasure meeting Melissa, Tatiaana and Licia. They all showed great pride in the work they provided in hair styling, the place was busy too! They also have jewelry and some clothing fashion but also provide make up service. Call them at (203) 416-5346 or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bejuhair?rf=147406938620539 or at Instagram at BejuBeautyLounge. Después de grabar un comercial de Bella Sera Ristorante at437 Tunxis Hill Road la semana pasada me acordé de Melissa me había contactado en Facebook para…

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Westport News: Wedding Crasher

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT— On Saturday October 11,2014 at 7:10 PM Westport Police responded to The Longshore Inn on a report that a male had taken a bird cage containing an undetermined amount of wedding cards from a newlywed couples wedding reception. The male who posed as a guest of the reception or hotel was observed loitering in the lobby area of the inn, talking on the phone, eventually grabbing the birdcage containing the cards and fleeing on foot from the Inn. Police set up a perimeter on the Longshore property and conducted a thorough search of the grounds, with the assistance of a Norwalk Police K-9. Only the empty Birdcage was located and police are currently attempting to determine the identity of the suspect. Suspect is described as a white…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate 2 Shootings, 1 A Homicide

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Just before noon police received a call for a person down at Pearl and Brooks Street where a "personal fight" occurred and resulted in a man being shot and killed according to Bridgeport Police Joseph L. Gaudett, Jr. An anonymous source say the man shot was robbing local drug dealers but this has not been confirmed. Police have a 17 year old male in custody as a possible suspect. This is the city's 9th homicide of the year. Less than ten minutes later a second call came in for shots fired at Washington Park. Apparently words were exchanged with workers who stopped for lunch at the park and the suspect returned with a gun. Five shots were fired…

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate 8th Homicide

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are piecing together leads in the city's 8th homicide in the parking lot behind Holy Ghost Churh Parking at Pearl and East Main Street. First dispatch by police was at 11:58 and by 12:08 the victim had expired. There is a 3pm news conference regarding today's homicide and another shooting on Barnum Avenue this afternoon. La policía está armando lleva en octavo de homicidios de la ciudad en el estacionamiento detrás Espíritu Santo Iglesia Parking en Pearl y Main Street East. Primera expedición por la policía fue a las 11:58 y 12:08 por la víctima había expirado. Hay una conferencia de prensa en relación con el homicidio 15:00 de hoy y otro tiroteo en Barnum Avenue…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a shooting that took place near Washington Park. One victim shown here was found in the 200 block of Barnum Avenue, the second person showed up at a hospital. Early indications are both victims are not cooperating with police. La policía está investigando un tiroteo que tuvo lugar cerca de Washington Park. Una de las víctimas que se muestra aquí se encontró en la cuadra 200 de Barnum Avenue, la segunda persona se presentó en un hospital. Las primeras indicaciones son tanto las víctimas no están cooperando con la policía. A polícia está investigando um tiroteio que ocorreu perto de Washington Park. Uma vítima mostrado aqui foi encontrado no bloco 200 de Barnum Avenue, a segunda…

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Man Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Fatal Hit and Run

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT -- Oct. 13, 2014-- Detectives have charged a city man with first-degree manslaughter in connection with an Aug. 9 fatal hit-and-run motor-vehicle incident.Dennis Berrios, 36, surrendered to police after being informed of a warrant for his arrest.He faces charges of first-degree manslaughter, attempted first-degree manslaughter and criminal mischief in connection with a warrant secured by Detective Heitor Teixeira.Berrios was charged hitting 21-year-old Tyron Tate on Aug. 9 with his Chevrolet Avalanche as Tate was crossing the street with a second male on Noble Avenue. Berrios then left the scene.Tate later was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital.The warrant was secured based on information compiled by the detective bureau, the department's serious accident squad and patrol officers.At the scene, police encountered a large crowd and…

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Fairfield News: Bicyclist Hit

Oct 12, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:12pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--A bicyclist has been hit by a car on Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58 southbound) at Old Black Rock Turnpike. Police say the bicyclist is conscious and breathing. Un ciclista ha sido atropellado por un coche en Negro Roca Turnpike (Ruta 58 hacia el sur) en Old Negro Roca Turnpike. La policía dijo que el ciclista está consciente y respira. Um ciclista foi atropelado por um carro em Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58 sul), em Old Black Rock Turnpike. A polícia diz que o ciclista está consciente e respira.

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Bridgeport News: Elvis Sighting

Oct 12, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A woman on Maplewood Avenue called police to report that a 5"5" man in a leather coat and blue jeans and Elvis Presley hair sytle was just in her home. He fled towards Park Avenue when she came into the room. Police are investigating. No word if he was wearing blue suede shoes...... Una mujer en Maplewood Avenida llamó a la policía para reportar que un 5 "5" hombre con un abrigo de cuero y pantalones vaqueros azules y Elvis Presley peinado era sólo en su casa. Huyó hacia Park Avenue cuando ella entró en la habitación. La policía está investigando. No se sabe si llevaba zapatos de gamuza azul ...... Uma mulher em Maplewood Avenue chamou a…

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