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Mar 19, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎9:52pm--Stratford--Police are investigating a home invasion at 59 Hull Court (off Broadbridge Ave). A six foot dark skinned male pushed open the door and shouted "where'ss the money". He got small amount of cash and fled on bicycle. A neighbor told me she was an quiet elderly woman in her 70s who kept to herself. ‎8:20pm--Bridgeport--Two car accident at 4000 Main Street in front of the Kentucky Fried Chicken. Fowl play is not suspected. 3:00pm--Bridgeport--Another shootout on busy Lincoln Ave. as school children return home from school. Video report shortly. 4:10pm--#Bridgeport-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was injured when dragged by and SUV in the Shoprite Plaza on Boston Post Road Monday afternoon. The officer was…

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Afro Caribbean Cultural Night

Mar 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Over 150 people joined together at Golden Hill United Methodist Church Saturday night to enjoy a night of old time island culture of music, story telling, dancing and great food. Proceeds benefited a scholarship fund for the West Indian-American Association of Greater Bridgeport Inc. (WIAAGB).

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Bridgeport PD Officer Hurt In Crash

Mar 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 2:45 Sunday morning a call came in that a Bridgeport Police Officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident at State Street and Mountain Grove Street. Officers tell me she was shaken up but should be alright, she was taken to the hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Police are investigating.

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Fairfield Police Motorcyclist Crashes

Mar 17, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield--Around 3:45pm Saturday afternoon a report of a Fairfield Motorcycle Patrol Officer went down on his motorcycle on Post Road near the library at Old Post Road. The busy intersection was closed for about a half hour. At first it was uncertain if the officer was struck or forced down but police have told us he just lost control and went down. The officer was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital with an ankle injury. The intersection was reopened around 4:15pm.

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Busy Night on East Side of Bridgeport

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

9:15pm--Police have been busy with activity on the east side of Bridgeport.  Around 9:15 two people were held up at gunpoint in the 700 block of Ogden Street, one woman passed out and paramedics responded.   This was described as a pretty serious robbery.  One suspect was caught by police right away and one was at large for over an hour but was brought in to custody.  He was located a block away on Jane Street.  The second suspect was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with minor injuries from the chase. Police caught one suspect still at large.  A short time later shots rang out and a victim took two bullets while he outside the Boys and Girls Club on Kossuth…

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Report of Shots Fired Near Kohls in Fairfield

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police received a couple of calls for shot being fired outside of Kohl's on the Greenfield Street side.  Police transmissions report that a person witnessed a flash like gun fire but did not hear a gunshot.  A caller on at a gas station North Avenue in Bridgeport reported  that shots were fired but did not want to  be identified.  Police are investigating and F airfield's canine Ruger is on the scene.  We will keep you updated as we get further info.  So far no victim, shooter or even any shell casings.

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Rollover on Norman Street Bridgeport

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating a rollover accident that occurred around 12:30 Friday afternoon. The accident happened at the Fairbridge Commons driveway. The car strayed off the driveway, went through a chain linked fence and landed on its roof. The driver and passenger were not injured and refused medical attention from EMTs. Police are investigating.  

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Happenings NOW 3-16 2011 thru 3-18-2012

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 9:33pm--West Haven--I-95 Southbound Exit 42 is shut down due to a fatality. State police confirm a man got out of his van and was struck multiple times by many passing cars. 1:36am--#Bridgeport--Report of an armed robbery at Main Street and Wheeler Ave. Victim said assailant had a gun and knife. ‎12:41am--Shelton--Report of either a pedestrian being struck or a passenger thrown from a vehicle at Coram and Kneen Street. ‎5:20pm--Stratford--Hit and run driver crashes at Broadbridge and Booth, police on scene. 5:17pm--Bridgeport--Bicyclist struck by a car on Park Ave. near Eckhart Street. 4:50pm--Fairfield--Hand grenade found by homeowner on Ennis Lane turns out to be an inert training hand grenade determined by Assistant Fire Chief Scott…

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Remembering A Friend

Mar 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Most did not know his name.  Many remembered his smile and wave.  A memorial has been set up at the intersection at Chopsey Hill and Summit Street where James Cleary would sell copies of the Connecticut Post to those on their way to work each morning.  Everyone soon learned his name when he was stabbed near his home on Benham Avenue early Tuesday Evening.  His wife Mary Cleary sells papers on State Street near Lafayette.  The Connecticut Post had nice tribute page with Tweets and interviews with those that knew James.   In that tribute his wife Mary had the most appropriate comment about him  :"He waved good morning to everybody," Mary Cleary said. "If he could make one person's day,…

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