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Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Crashing Into Police Cruiser

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(Bridgeport, CT -- Nov. 15, 2014) -- A city man faces felony charges after crashing his vehicle into a police cruiser.According to Sgt. Angelo Collazo, he and Officers Rafael  Duran, Michael Falbo and Paul Nikola responded to Putnam Street on a report of a domestic dispute this morning at approximately 9:30 a.m.  Duran received information through dispatchers that the suspect left the the scene before he arrived.Duran circled the block and observed the suspect, who was swerving back and forth into incoming lanes. Duran pulled to the side of the road for safety but the vehicle swerved and crashed directly into his vehicle. The motorist, later identified as Michael Bailey, 47, attempted to flee in the vehicle but could not because of…

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Merritt Crash

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

9:50pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--If traveling on the Merritt Parkway northbound use caution as a car has hit a deer between exits 46 and 47.  First reponders just arriving on scene. This report sponsored by: Si viaja en la Merritt Parkway en dirección norte uso precaución como un coche ha golpeado a un ciervo entre las salidas 46 y 47. Los primeros en responder sólo llegan a la escena. Se viajar na Merritt Parkway utilização norte cautela como um carro atingiu um cervo entre as saídas 46 e 47. Socorristas só chegam na cena.

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Westport Police Arrest 2 in Credit Card Fraud

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On Friday November 14, 2014 at approximately 11:45am, Westport Police responded to DOWNUNDER, 575 Riverside Avenue, on a report of potential credit card fraud /Identity Theft. Suspects phoned in a request to purchase merchandise, then planned to arrive later to pick it up. After the phone order was placed, employees from the store called the credit card company to verify the purchase. After determining the purchase was fraudulent, the police were contacted. Westport Police Detectives and Officers maintained observation in the area and waited for the suspects to arrive. At approximately 2:30pm, two males arrived to claim the items. Officers were able to take them into custody without incident. Suspects were identified as Ibrahim Alhassan and Craig Kelly. Alhassan and Kelly are scheduled to appear…

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Westport News: Suspicious Death Investigated

Nov 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

At 0907 hrs a jogger on Partrick Rd located an unresponsive African American male lying on the shoulder of the roadway wearing only a white tank top, blue jeans and brown colored shoes. The jogger flagged down a passing motorist who contacted police. Both the motorist  and the jogger initiated CPR on the individual who was treated and transported from the scene by Westport EMS. The individual was brought to Norwalk Hospital where efforts to resuscitate him failed and he was pronounced dead at 0956 hrs. There were no visible signs of trauma evident on the individual. The identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. If anyone observed anything suspicious or unusual in the area of 47 Partrick Rd please contact the Westport…

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Bridgeport News: Knife Assault

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

10:11pm--Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating an assault with knife in the 100 block of Catherine Street.  Two people were assaulted according to radio reports.  A crime scene was established and firefighters were called for a wash down of the blood. This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un asalto con un cuchillo en la cuadra 100 de la calle Catherine. Dos personas fueron agredidas de acuerdo con informes de la radio. Una escena del crimen fue establecido y los bomberos fueron llamados para un lavado abajo de la sangre. A polícia está investigando um assalto com faca no bloco de Catherine Street 100. Duas pessoas foram agredidas de acordo com relatos de rádio. A cena do crime foi estabelecido e…

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Fairfield News: Substance in Gould Manor Pond

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--If you have driven by Gould Manor on Holland Road and saw the firetruck the the firefighters have been trying to contain a very large green substance in the catch basins and pond.  Suzanne, a concerned citizen/neighbor spotted the spill earlier in the day and was mad thinking someone poured anti-freeze into the waterways.   She called Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) who in turned called the Fairfield Firefighters.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola coordinated efforts to contain the substance with booms.  The substance may also be a dye that was used to test sewer systems.  I saw firefighters collecting samples before I left.  Special thanks to Suzanne for providing these pictures. Si usted ha conducido por Gould…

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Report on State of CT Finances

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – The Office of Policy and Management today released the annual Fiscal Accountability Report. The report describes factors affecting Connecticut’s budget this year through 2018. The report indicates that a $99.5 million deficit would be projected for FY 15 should the State not take any administrative action to manage it.  That action has already begun – OPM Secretary Ben Barnes has written to state agencies, asking them to reduce expenditures and curtail hiring.  OPM is also developing allotment rescissions that will reduce spending. Barnes said “This is consistent with what the administration has been saying – that no matter what the projections are we will manage and administer the budget so that there will be no deficit. It is…

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Bridgeport Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Meet Lisa from Philbin's Nursery at 3369 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of  Bridgeport.  Lisa has all the information for your lawn and garden needs.  Lots of neat tips too! If you haven't noticed Philbin's is a new sponsor of DoingItLocal.com keeping the site FREE for you! Philbin's now has 50% off all trees, shrubs and perennials.  This is also the time to plant bulbs for a colorful spring.  Even if you don't have a green thumb, bulbs are the easiest and fastest way to have a colorful garden! Philbin's phone is 203-923-2648 or friend them on Facebook here-https://www.facebook.com/JpPhilbinsNursery?fref=nf

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