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Bridgeport News: Homicide #16 A Justifiable Homicide

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

This morning, at 3:38 a.m., officers responded to 256 Cottage Street on a report of a man stabbed. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, Victor Cruz (DOB:1/9/73 of 256 Cottage Street), who had sustained a stab wound to his back. Cruz was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance and died at 9:30 a.m. Officers located the party believed to be responsible, Chantel Williams (DOB: 12/11/90). Williams was found to be in possession of heroin and arrested on drug charges. Members of the Homicide Unit were assigned to the investigation and interviewed Williams. After reviewing the evidence in this case and consulting with State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino, it has been determined that Williams will not be charged in connection to the…

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Bridgeport News: Person Stabbed

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-06@3:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police reported in a release that a person received a deep wound to the back as a result of a stabbing while on State Street. Detectives are investigating. Strange, Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Police said in an email to me last night that "The Public can follow our City’s social media and or sign up for alerts like the media to receive late breaking incidents, if desired." Here are their latest Tweets:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT MARKS NATIONAL DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK, PROMOTES CONNECTIVITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS

Oct 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

WILLIMANTIC, CT– Governor Ned Lamont today joined state and local officials at Willimantic Public Library to mark National Digital Inclusion Week, an annual observance promoting digital equity across the country. During the event, the governor emphasized his administration’s efforts to help families in Connecticut get online and leverage digital tools for learning, work, telehealth, and other applications. Most notably, the governor highlighted the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), which provides a $50 credit to many residents’ monthly bills with most carriers. In addition, libraries, community-based organizations throughout the state, and individual carriers offer programs to support residents. As of September 1, nearly 70,000 Connecticut residents participated in EBB. “We’re doing everything we can to modernize state government and ensure our…

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Bridgeport News: Police Looking For Rav4 Involved In Armed Robbery

Oct 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Police say in response to my inquiry: "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and/or through media". THEN WHY WASN'T THIS ROBBERY AND PURSUIT POSTED? It appears to be a full lack of transparency at the Bridgeport Police Department. What else is happening that I don't know to ask about? Why isn't the Bridgeport Police more forthcoming with crimes LIKE ALL THE OTHER POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN OUR AREA? Police UPDATE: "At approximately 18:16hrs, a juvenile, reported his bicycle, IPhone 12, and headphones, were stolen allegedly at gunpoint by four (4) black males wearing ski masks on East Main Street. The victim stated he was knocked off his bike and his phone and headphones taken, he stated…

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2 Bridgeport Police Sergeants Suspended For Drug Use

Oct 5, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Two sergeants/supervisors failed random drug test last week. One for steroid use and the other for marijuana. According to a memo issued by the police chief, both are on "paid administrative status". This is the second time the sergeant failed the test for marijuana and according to city policy he should be terminated. Although marijuana is now legal in Connecticut, according to the federal government, police are not allowed to carry a firearm if they consume pot. I reached out to Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Police on October 2nd for more information or/or comment but he has not replied back. This news report is made possible by:

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