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Stabbing In Bridgeport

Jul 7, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2460" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Police and EMTs on the scene of a stabbing on Iranistan Ave."][/caption] Update--Press release from Mayor's Office: Bridgeport Police received a call at 10:17 p.m. on July 6, for a report of assault with a weapon at 740 Iranistan Avenue. On arrival, police found one man suffering from a stab wound to the left side. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Wayne Cooper, 35, of Iranistan Avenue was taken into custody and charged with assault in the first degree. According to police, it is believed the two men are brothers and that the attack was an outgrowth of some sort of argument that happened earlier in the day. The incident is…

Shots fired in Bridgeport

Jul 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2446" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Police conclude their investigaton of shots fired on Fairfield Avenue."][/caption] 5:15pm--Bridgeport--Shots were fired into the air at Fairfield Avenue near the corner of Albion Street (near the I-95 on ramp) Police are looking for a charcoal Nissan Murano CT Plate 866 YJU (misused plates) with 2 black males and one Hispanic male. Police told us one of the black males had a hand gun, shot three rounds into the air and the three fled on I-95. A check of the surveillance tape at the did not help in the investigation. Police say there were no victims. ©2011

Casey Anthony is not guilty of first degree murder

Jul 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Casey Anthony is not guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of her two-year-old daughter Caylee Marie. Or of aggravated manslaughter or aggravated child abuse. She is guilty of providing false information to a law enforcement officer. Read more...

Happenings NOW 7-5 thru 7-6 2011

Jul 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Bridgeport/Trumbull Line--Fire departments for both Bridgeport and Trumbull were kept busy today for reported odor of gas. They discovered that gas company officials are purging gas lines in the areas of Chopsey Hill Road, Old Town Road and Red Oak Road. 1:24am--Westport--Westport Police are reporting their third smash and grab robbery that just occurred at a gas station on Post Road East. No other details have been released at this time. UPDATE--The latest victim was the Phillps 66 Gas Station 485 Post Rd East. Fairfield PD are waking the owner now by going to his residence to let him know it happened. 11:20--Bridgeport--Fire department on scene for smoke 53 Funston Ave. for smoke in the building…

Motorcycle Accidents in Fairfield and Bridgeport

Jul 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A couple close calls for motorcyclists in both Fairfield and Bridgeport. Two accidents occurred within an hour from one another. In Fairfield a car runs into a motorcyclist in front of Joe's American Bar on the Post Road. The cyclist suffered only minor face scrapes and refused medical treatment at the scene. In Bridgeport at the corner of Brewster Street and Fairfield Ave. witnesses tell us a pickup truck turned into this lucky cyclist. He suffered only minor scrapes on his arms and elbows. He wound up consoling the pickup truck driver that he was ok.

2nd Shooting in Bridgeport this 4th of July

Jul 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a second shooting in the City within the last 24 hours.A Woman shot in the legs------ and she was found in her car at Maplewood Ave. and Hancock Ave. Police say they think the shooting took place on Faifield Avenue shortly after 6:30pm. They say the woman tried to drive herself to the hospital but could not make it and called 911. EMTs from American Medical Response were able to stop the bleeding at the scene. She was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening injuries to her legs.

2 Shot In The Hollow In Bridgeport

Jul 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

What appeared to be two shootings in the Hollow in Bridgeport tonight turned out to just be one that took place at 283 [caption id="attachment_2406" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bridgeport Police Begin A Shooting Investigation In The Hollow"][/caption]Vine Street just before 1o’clock this morning. One victim remained on scene and one of the victims shot apparently walked two blocks to Milne Street where he collapsed. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. No word on their conditions.A number of shots were fired, hitting their victims and this vehicle. We have NO information on the shooter or shooters All information reported here is unconfirmed as police are just beginning their investigation.

I-95 Accident sends 6 to the hospital

Jul 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2400" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="6 injured in crash on I-95 Sunday Night."][/caption] A three car accident, on both sides of the highway on I-95 near the rest areas (exit 21 area) sent six to area hospitals. No word on the conditions of the patients. Earlier tonight Fairfield Fire responded to the Merritt Parkway near the rest area when a large branch struck a car, fire department said there were no injuries.

NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law

Jul 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike's handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. Read more click here.

Fireworks Downtown Bridgeport

Jul 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_2376" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fireworks over PT Barnum Museum"][/caption] If you like fireworks but hate the traffic, viewing the fireworks intended for the Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium just might be for you. The fireworks are shot off from a field near the Stratford Bridge. There are many areas downtown for an impressive show. I shot this off Caesar Batallia Way looking towards Main Street. To the right is the P.T. Barnum Museum. I knew from last year the building would be in the way on some displays but I wanted the museum in the foreground. The show is about 15 minutes in time, this is a sampling including the finale. The next fireworks display is July 27th. Maybe I'll interview the…

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Stabbing In Bridgeport

Shots fired in Bridgeport

Casey Anthony is not guilty of first degree murder

Happenings NOW 7-5 thru 7-6 2011

Motorcycle Accidents in Fairfield and Bridgeport

2nd Shooting in Bridgeport this 4th of July

2 Shot In The Hollow In Bridgeport

I-95 Accident sends 6 to the hospital

NY motorcyclist dies on ride protesting helmet law

Fireworks Downtown Bridgeport

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