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Feb 13, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/14 Bridgeport CT--A teen from Laurel Court was jailed after threatening to shoot his mother after she complained about him bringing a gun into the house. Marquise King, 18, was arrested Monday and held on $250,000 bond. Officers responded to the home at 6:47 p.m. on a threatening complaint. According to witnesses, King threatened to shoot his mother after she confronted him about having a firearm in the house when she has young children. After the threat, the women hid in a closet and called 911. Police arrived and detained King without incident and, after getting consent to search the house, police recovered a .357 Magnum handgun, a box of .38-caliber bullets, five .357-caliber bullets and one .22-caliber round. King…

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Citizens Clear City Streets From Blizzard

[caption id="attachment_9221" align="alignleft" width="300"] Salem Street Residents Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands![/caption] After a historic blizzard that dropped over thirty inches of snow over the state cities and towns strained to clear the roads [caption id="attachment_9222" align="alignright" width="300"] Neighbors at Vanguard Street get together and shovel their street from the top of the hill all the way to Main Street[/caption] from such a staggering blanket of snow. Ambulances and firetrucks getting stuck to and from calls were a common site as well as citizens pushing them out. There have been a great number of stories of neighbor helping neighbor and I was proud to give the good citizens an audience on our Facebook page, asking for examples and oh…

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Happenings NOW 2-8 thru 2-11

Feb 8, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

**Live Breaking News Feed** 2/11/2012 6:51pm--Bridgeport CT--A woman being threatened by known 18 year old with a silver handgun. Victim is hiding in a closet. Police on scene. 7:00pm--UPDATE--One in custody. 6:48pm---Bridgeport CT--Report of about 10-15 people fighting at the corner of Fairfield Ave. and Brewster Street. One man armed with a crowbar. 6:25pm--Stratford CT--Report of a heavy odor of natural gas at the Army National Guard at 53 Armory Road 4:05pm--Bridgeport CT--Upper Main Street to the Merritt Parkway is backed up due to a jackknifed tractor trailer. Bridgeport Street update--The following streets have been plowed. A travel ban remains in effect throughout the City. Please stay off the roads so crews can continue to remove snow. The complete list…

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Man With Knife Attacks Police, Man Shot by Police

Feb 1, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Around 9pm Thursday night police were called by University of Bridgeport about a man with knife. When police arrived the man engaged police on a foot pursuit down Atlantic Street. The man ran into an apartment complex at 557 Street where a stand off occurred. The man attacked police with the knife and police tased him 3 three times, the man still did not drop the knife and lunged at police when officers shot him according to our sources. The suspect is alive and at the hospital, the extent of his injuries are not known at this time. One police officer was taken to the hospital as well. I saw him walk to the ambulance with an oxygen mask. Again,…

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Robber Wanted Captured After Pursuit

Jan 22, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

A man warming up his car in Bridgeport was in for a big surprise when a man jumped into the car, sped off towards Fairfield. The man who stole the car then went to Southport and robbed the Southport News at 3564 Post Road just after 1pm Tuesday. Police got a description from the shop owner and located the silver Buick and engaged it in pursuit. The chase ran through Fairfield and into Bridgeport where Bridgeport Police joined in the chase. The pursuit ended when the Buick almost crashed into the Maple Mart Grocery and Deli on Hancock Ave. A foot pursuit through the backyards before police caught up with him and brought him into custody. Sergeant Sue Lussier told…

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DoingItLocal.com on Bridgeport Now

Jan 8, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

I had the opportunity be on Jennifer Buchanan's Bridgeport Now cable access show. We discussed how DoingItLocal.com started what and why we report on and how we help the community with our reporting.

Car Crashes Into Fairfield Home

Aug 3, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating on what caused a car to crash into a home on Berwick Avenue Thursday at 7:40pm. When police arrived police were looking for the driver who was inside the home. EMTs from American Medical Response was called to evaluate them. Witnesses tell us it was a woman It is unknown the condition of the woman.

Bridgeports 15th Homicide

Aug 2, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly before 3:30pm Thursday police received a call of two young men or teens shot, one fatally and the other person received a serious leg wound. Police did not have the names at this time. A minivan that fled the scene at a high rate of speed was located a short time later behind building 3 of Greene Homes on Highland Avenue across town. The two were gunned down on Hallett and Arctic Street. This marks Bridgeport's 15th homicide just after the passed a curfew for teens under the age of 18. As with all breaking news facts change quickly. WARNING--This video may be disturbing to some viewers. DO NOT Watch if you are sensitive to violence in the streets. ©2012 DoingItLocal.com Copyright 2012…

White Powder Scare In Bridgeport

Jul 31, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 2:45pm Tuesday afternoon police responded to 89 Lincoln Avenue for white powder that was received through a mail slot. Police called the fire department to investigate. State Police and The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) were also called to the scene. The homeowners did not have any threats made to them or the other two families that live in the multi-family home. One person did make contact with the white powder and fire officials had him thoroughly wash his hands and will proceed accordingly once they determine what the white powder is.

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Jul 30, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

**Live Breaking News Feed** 2/8/2012 3:43pm---Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 494 Amsterdam Avenue reporting there was an explosion at the back of this building, no fire, all occupants out for the building safely. Firefighters turning off gas to the building and requesting gas company to the scene. 11:36am--Norwalk CT--Firefighters rush to Flax Hill Park for someone or something under the ice. Firefighters on scene confirm it is a dog and they are attempting a rescue. UPDATE--Sad to report the dog did not make it. Divers pulled from the water. 2/7/2012 10:20pm--Bridgeport CT #Black Rock--A faulty cable at Brewster and Canfield Ave. has the Black Rock Section of the city in the dark. UI crews are on the scene making repairs.…

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Happenings NOW 2-12 thru 2-14 2013

Citizens Clear City Streets From Blizzard

Happenings NOW 2-8 thru 2-11

Man With Knife Attacks Police, Man Shot by Police

Robber Wanted Captured After Pursuit

DoingItLocal.com on Bridgeport Now

Car Crashes Into Fairfield Home

Bridgeports 15th Homicide

White Powder Scare In Bridgeport

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