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Bridgeport UNREPORTED CRIME: Another Person Shot

Sep 12, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

If it weren't for our viewers reporting shots fired and sending in this crime scene photo this probably would have gone unreported. After asking for more information ALL the media received a press release. On September 12th, 2023, at 17:37 hours, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a ShotSpotter Activation alert in the vicinity of Park Street and Shelton Street. In response to this alert, the Bridgeport Police Department dispatched officers to the specified area. Upon arrival at the scene, officers reported the discovery of multiple shell casings at the intersection and proceeded to secure the area as a crime scene. Approximately seven minutes after the ShotSpotter activations, Bridgeport Hospital reported a gunshot wound (GSW) victim who had arrived…

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Bridgeport News: Teen Homicide Investigation

Sep 12, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On September 9, 2023, at approximately 1:30 pm Bridgeport Police responded to report(s) of a party shot in the face in the 300 block of Pacific Street. After arriving at the scene, Officers located a 16-year-old male inside the residence suffering from a single critical gunshot wound to his head. The 16-year-old victim was quickly transported to an area hospital where he was admitted into the intensive care unit. Due to the injuries reported on September 9, 2023, the Detective Bureau’s Homicide Squad took charge of the investigation. They were assisted by Detectives from the Forensic Identification Unit. The Detective Bureau processed a crime scene on Pacific Street, interviewed witness(es), collecting evidence, and notified the family. The preliminary…

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Bridgeport Homicides 19&20

Sep 12, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On September 12, 2023, at approximately 2:45 am Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation within the 100 block of Carleton Avenue. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 21-year-old Ansonia man lying face down in the street in front of 30 Carleton Avenue. The victim appeared to be suffering from a critical gunshot wound(s). Medics arrived and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. A short time later, Officers observed a 30-year-old Bridgeport man lying down in a driveway located on the south side of 30 Carleton Avenue. This…

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I-95 Crash

Sep 10, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

I-95 Crash2023-09-20@11:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--Report of a crash on I-95 southbound at where else but 27A.

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Stalking Arrest

Sep 10, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk News: Stalking Arrest On September 7, 2023, Alexander King turned himself in at police headquarters on an active arrest warrant which charged him with Electronic Stalking. The arrest stemmed from an incident reported on July 4, 2023. A victim located a GPS and listening device on the ground next to their vehicle in a residential driveway. The victim had recently ended a relationship with King. Patrol Division Officers prepared a search warrant to attempt to identify the owner of the GPS and secure its contents. Due to the complex nature of the case, the Detective Bureau assisted and through their combined efforts King was found to be the one who affixed the device to the victim’s vehicle. As a…

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Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot

Sep 10, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-09-10@03:32am--#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received two ShotSpotter activations for Highland Avenue, followed by multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots and potential blood trails. Bridgeport Police and AMR (American Medical Response) were dispatched to the scene. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate that there is a gunshot wound (GSW) victim in the 100th block of Center Street, and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Additionally, Bridgeport Hospital notified the ECC that another individual with a gunshot wound arrived at their Emergency Room via a private vehicle. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown. This incident is currently active and under investigation. If you have any additional information related to this incident, please contact the Bridgeport Police…

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Bridgeport News: Gasoline Spill At PD HQ

Sep 9, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-09-09@12:09pm--Firefighters are on the scene of a gasoline spill at Bridgeport Police headquarters at 300 Congress Street.

Fairfield

Fairfield Cops Bust Romanian Connection

Sep 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

In Fairfield, two individuals, a male identified as Radu Radulescu with a date of birth of 10/24/88, and a female identified as Pinchi Anghel with a date of birth of 3/25/90, are currently in custody. The Fairfield Police Department was contacted because both individuals were recognized by Home Depot for engaging in larcenies through fraudulent activities. Their modus operandi involved taking products from the shelves, returning the items, and using sleight of hand techniques to steal money from the cashiers. During the encounter with law enforcement, the female provided a fake name, which led to her being charged with interfering with the officers. The male subject, Radu Radulescu, who has an extensive criminal history across multiple states, attempted to evade…