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Bridgeport Students Begin Build On Second Aircraft

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Yes, this airplane will really fly! The Tango Flight program began at Bassick High School in Fall 2020.  Students have been building the Vans RV-12iS, a single engine, FAA light sport two-seat airplane, alongside seasoned aviation mentors. As this build is coming to completion, students have already begun build number two. Tango Flight, a privately funded not-for-profit innovative program, provides students with the tools and skills to build and fly a two-seat airplane over the course of a school year. Students learn about aviation, aerospace engineering, experience stem education, and can even earn college credit. The key to the program’s success is mentors who are willing to share their time and knowledge. Joy Karageorge, with First Aviation Services Inc., the…

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Bridgeport

Traffic Stop on Route 8 in Bridgeport Results in Firearm Seizure and OUI Arrest

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On 04/01/2023 at approximately 1:05 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport observed a silver Kia Optima displaying a Tennessee registration traveling at a high rate of speed and in an erratic manner on Route 8 northbound in the area of Exit 5 in Bridgeport. A traffic stop was initiated and the operator of the Kia was identified as Luis F. Santiago, DOB 04/29/1991, of Bridgeport. While interacting with Santiago, troopers observed that he was exhibiting signs of possible impairment and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, which were not performed to standard. During a subsequent search, a loaded 9mm Ruger SR9 handgun with an altered serial number was located inside of the vehicle operated by Santiago. Based…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Man Gets 2 Years For Crash That Killed Woman

Apr 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

In Bridgeport, a local man was sentenced to two years in prison for causing the death of an elderly woman from Prospect while racing on a city street. During the court hearing on Friday, 21-year-old Rolando Solano apologized to the victim's family and expressed remorse for his actions. The judge acknowledged his apology but reminded Solano that only he knows how sincere he truly is. The judge then sentenced Solano to 10 years, with two years in prison and five years of probation after his release. The incident occurred on October 14, 2020, when the victim, 79-year-old Sydell Kugell, and her husband were on their way home after visiting a relative at a nursing home. Solano was driving at nearly…

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Valley

Ansonia News: Narcotics Arrest

Mar 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Ansonia CT--On March 29, 2023, the Ansonia Police Department and DEA New Haven Task Force with the assistance of the New Haven Police Department Criminal Intelligence Unit & Shooting Task Force and Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on Howard Avenue in Ansonia. The warrant was the result of a joint investigation into the distribution of narcotics. During the service of the warrant, a large number of drugs and cash were recovered and the target of the investigation was arrested. Seized during the warrant were 448 grams of cocaine, 186 grams of crack, 10 grams of Fentanyl, and $100,000.00 in cash. Daqwon Graham, age 28, of Ansonia was arrested and charged with Possession of Narcotics,…

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State News

Food Assistance Resources Are Available

Mar 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

With more than one in 10 Connecticut residents experiencing food insecurity, those who may be in need should know there are a number of resources available to the public intended to help. These include the Connecticut Foodshare schedule of mobile pantries, which drive around the state delivering food supplies to this in need; the food pantry locator at https://www.211ct.org/; and https://ctfoodshare.org/get-help/communityresources/ This news report is made possible by:

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State News

Drive to Save Lives 2023 Campaign

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Crash-related fatalities are ranked as one of the top causes of death in the U.S. Many of these crashes are caused by highly visible driver-related factors, including speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving. The CT State Police is joining forces with other law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor in the “Drive to Save Lives” campaign. This campaign is a multi-jurisdictional, high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative to increase traffic enforcement presence along the I-95 corridor from Maine to Florida – including across Connecticut – from Saturday, April 1, 2023, to Monday, April 3, 2023. Motorists can expect to see Troopers working diligently to keep them safe as they travel throughout the state on I-95. This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport Fairfield

Ribbon Cutting At Cornerstone Medical Training Center

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Chamber member, Cornerstone Medical Training Center, is celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting held on March 30th, at noon. The ceremony will be officiated by First Selectwoman, Brenda Kupchick, and then a second ribbon cutting with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Owner, Peggy Colas-Dixon and Shanoy Dixon invited the public to attend and take part in the festivities (Food/Music/Giveaways). Peggy has a Bachelor’s in Nursing and has extensive experience in medical-surgical nursing, at the Bridgeport Hospital. When asked why they selected Fairfield to open their Training Center, Peggy replied: “The Center is right on the border of Fairfield and Bridgeport, so therefore, it is very convenient to serve both communities. Services and Training include CPR training; Certified…

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Westport

Westport News: Failure to Appear 2nd

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Westrport CT--On March 28th, 2023, an officer on patrol initiated a traffic stop on Post Rd East near the Fairfield town line. During the course of the stop, the officer determined that the operator, Andre Chin, had an active re-arrest warrant from another jurisdiction. Mr. Chin was taken into custody on the outstanding warrant and transported to Westport Police Department. Mr. Chin was processed and released on a $3000 court-set bond with a court date of April 5th, 2023 at Stamford Superior Court.. This press release was made possible by;

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Mar 30, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-03-30@ 01:15am, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a phone call from Bridgeport Hospital. The hospital reported that a woman with a stab wound, which was not life-threatening, was dropped off by a private vehicle. The officers collected information that the incident happened near a club located at the intersection of Pembroke St and Arctic St. The Detective Bureau was notified. This press release was made possible by:

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