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Bridgeport News: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT ASSAULT IN THE 1ST DEGREE OF AN ELDERLY-DISABLED PERSON

Jan 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On December 17, 2023, around 12:40 pm, the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received a report about an individual who had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was later identified as a 33-year-old man from Bridgeport, with previous addresses linking him to Stratford, CT. He is currently in critical condition. Later that day, at approximately 3:45 pm, the Bridgeport Police EOC received additional information from concerned citizens who reported a potential crime scene in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue. Police officers promptly responded, confirming the existence of a crime scene inside a residence with multiple pieces of evidence. The Bridgeport Police Department's Forensic Identification Unit is on-site, actively processing the…

Bridgeport Milford Stratford

Milford News: Burglary Arrest

Jan 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On April 24, 2023, the police got a call about a burglar alarm going off at Bruneau's Service Center on Rowe Avenue. When they got there, it looked like a burglary had just happened. The front door was open, the windows were broken, and the cash register was outside in front of the building. The detectives from the Milford Police Department started investigating and collected evidence from the scene. As they looked into it, they identified Rashaan Cherry, Jr. as a suspect. Detective Dancy got a warrant for his arrest, and the Milford Superior Court issued it. On December 30, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Department took Cherry into custody and handed him over to the Milford Police Department for the…

Bridgeport

I-95 Crash!

Jan 3, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2023-01-03@5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 26 for your commuting pleasure....

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Structure Fire

Jan 2, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-01/02@6:16pm--#Norwalk CT-- A report of a structure fire on Central Avenue.

Valley

Ansonia News: Person Shot

Jan 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On January 1, 2024 at about 1:20 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a person shot near the intersection of East Main Street and Tremont Street. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle off the road on the sidewalk with a male in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, he was shot at least once in the lower body. The male was transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition. The initial investigation determined the shooting took place on South Cliff Street near Cottage Avenue and the male then drove to East Main Street before driving off the road onto the sidewalk. The investigation is ongoing and the shooting appears to be an…

Norwalk

Norwalk Murder Arrest

Jan 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On December 28, 2023, Norwalk Police Special Services Division was contacted by Waterbury Police Detectives regarding a murder investigation. Waterbury Police held an active arrest warrant for Barry Mason. Special Services officers developed information that Mason could be in the greater Norwalk area and set up surveillance at a location Mason was known to frequent. At approximately 5:30 PM, Mason was observed walking on Lexington Avenue. Special Services officers took Mason into custody without incident. Mason was transported to Norwalk Police Headquarters and then turned over to the Waterbury Police Department. Arrested: Barry Mason 52 years old of 570 South Main Street, Third Floor, Naugatuck Charges: Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Assault in the First…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Make Firearms Arrest

Jan 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) took multiple firearms off the streets today and made an arrest for firearms violations during an operation within the 100 block of Highland Ave (Hollow Section). The Hollow is a centrally-located neighborhood that is within walking distance of downtown Bridgeport. It is the most densely populated section of the city. Clay Anthony McRay 29, of Bridgeport CT, was found in possession of a Hi-Point, 9mm, semiautomatic pistol, along with a magazine containing eight live rounds of ammunition. Mcray was charged Carrying a Pistol without a Permit and Illegal Transfer of a Firearm. McRay was exiting his car on Highland Ave. when he was taken into custody. His bond was set at $150,000. During this operation, members of…

State News

CT State Police Stats

Jan 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Total Calls for Service – 3,426 Speeding Violations – 107 Other Moving Violations (Following too Closely, Failure to Move Over, etc.) - 259 Motorist Assists – 119 DUI Arrests – 36 Motor Vehicle Accidents – 222 Serious Injury - 1 (Oxford)