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Bridgeport News: Suspect In Stand-Off Fired At Police

Nov 21, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

A New Haven man was in police custody early Saturday morning, following a six-hour standoff with Bridgeport and Trumbull Police. Eddie Lynch, age 24, of Rock Creek Road, New Haven, surrendered to Emergency Services officers at about 1:10 a.m. at thescene on Madison Avenue and Anton Street in Bridgeport, where he had crashed duringa police pursuit with Trumbull officers on Friday evening.Bridgeport Police secured the area immediately surrounding the intersection and werenegotiating with Lynch continuously for several hours to encourage his peacefulsurrender. However, the circumstances were tense, with Lynch firing his gun at theofficers at least once during that time. Following his arrest, officers recovered a variety ofevidence from the jewelry store robbery, including a handgun and stolen merchandise.Lynch was…

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Trumbull News: Pedestrian Killed

Nov 21, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT-- A single-car motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian resulted in the death of aTrumbull woman late Friday afternoon, November 20, just after 5:00 p.m. Thepedestrian, Lisa Cimmino, age 57, of Madison Avenue, Trumbull, was walking on CanoeBrook Road when she was struck by a vehicle, causing serious life-threatening injuries. Trumbull Police received several 911 calls to report that a female had been struck by avehicle in the area of Canoe Brook Road near Madison Avenue. A sedan traveling onCanoe Brook Road struck the victim, and immediately came to a stop a short distanceaway. Trumbull Police officers treated the victim at the scene until Trumbull EMSarrived to assist with rendering medical aid to Cimmino. She was transported to St.Vincent’s…

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Trumbull Mall Shooter Surrenders After 6 Hour Standoff

Nov 21, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Shortly after 7pm Trumbull Police were notified of a robbery and gunshot at the Zales Store in the Westfield Mall on Main Street. A lone male entered the store brandishing a handgun which he used to shatter glass display case. While doing this, the gun apparently discharged one bullet. The man grabbed several gold chains and fled on foot. No one was injured in the incident. Officers spotted the fleeing car at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Anton Street in Bridgeport where he crashed. The driver was believed to still have the firearm used in the robbery with him. The man refused to surrender for over 6 hours, at times being defiant to police. The…

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Stratford

Shop Small, Shop Local and Shop Safe during Shop Small Stratford

Nov 20, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford is encouraging the community to support local, small businesses intheir annual “Shop Small Stratford” campaign. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has issued a proclamationdeclaring Saturday, November 28th – the Saturday after Thanksgiving – “Shop Small Stratford Day" inconjunction with the national program, Small Business Saturday. The proclamation states, “62% of U.S. small businesses reported that they need to see consumerspending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business.” Additionally, “96% of consumers who shopped on “Small Business Saturday” agree that shopping at small, independently-owned businesses support their commitment to making purchases that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact, and 97% of consumers who shopped on Small…

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Grant To Help End Human Trafficking

Nov 20, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT) will receive a $344,005 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office For Victims of Crimes. The grant will allow PEHT to partner with community organizations to improve the identification of trafficked individuals and to expand comprehensive services to human-trafficking victims.   “Far too often, workers are lured to the U.S. by the promise of well-paying jobs and a better future, only to be coerced into unbearable conditions, including domestic servitude or prostitution rings,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “It’s horrific that this happens anywhere in the country, let alone in our own backyard. I’m glad that PEHT is receiving the federal resources needed to address the atrocity of human trafficking in Fairfield County.”   “PEHT is so excited to have received this grant award from the Department of…

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