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I-95 Wrong Way Driver

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-16 @ 10:49pm--#Darien CT--#cttraffic-- A wrong way driver has crashed on I-95 n the left lane. The traffic camera this was taken from said southbound but all the traffic delays appear in the northbound lanes. Accidente en la I-95 2019-05-16 @ 10:49pm – #Darien CT – #cttraffic –Un accidente en la dirección equivocada, el conductor se ha estrellado en I-95 n el carril izquierdo. La cámara de tráfico se tomó de dicho rumbo al sur, pero todos los retrasos de tráfico aparecen en los carriles de norte.

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Fairfield News: New Fish Market In Town

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

NordicFish Market located at 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with First Selectman Michael Tetreau along with Chamber of Commerce officials. Founder and owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong anglers with apassion for fish and seafood. Both have logged extensive sea time on commercial fishing boats and have been in the seafood industry their entire lives. “With more than 50 years of experience in the seafood industry, we both know this business very well, every granular aspect. We have discussed this idea for a few years, but we both needed to be well positioned to commit 100%. Our circumstances allowed us to start looking late last year and here we are. We can compete…

Westport

Westport News: Training Seminar for Liquor Retailers

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---On Monday, June 3 rd , the Westport Police Department, in conjunction with Dichello Distributors, Inc. is hosting an informational training seminar concerning underage drinking, spotting fake I.D’s and Connecticut liquor laws for Westport liquor retailers and their employees. The seminar will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Westport Police Department Training Classroom, 50 Jesup Road, Westport. Presenters include Agent Robert Willard of the State Liquor Control Commission who will discuss the laws governing liquor sales. T.I.P.S. trainer Hugh Cochrane, along with Alcohol Awareness Coordinator for Dichello Distributors, Inc., Tony Lota, will talk briefly about the Training for Intervention Procedures Seminar (T.I.P.S.) program for retail staff, which offers a practical approach to serving alcohol responsibly…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport’s Policy Management Department Receives National Award

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Bridgeport’s Office of Policy Management with the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget. Director of Policy Management Nester Nkwo said, “The budget presentation is an operational guide and a communication device. The national budget award received by the City of Bridgeport reflects that as well as sound policy, financial planning and strong economic development. This budget award also represents Mayor Ganim’s expectations for departments to strive for excellence. My special thanks to the staff in the budget office and various city departments for their support.” The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of…

Stratford

Stratford Library Offerd Food For Fines In May

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--As an opportunity for its patrons to clear overdue fines and to assist food drive efforts in the community, the Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, will offer Food for Fines during the entire month of May. Each non- perishable, non-expired food item is worth $1 of fines. Non- perishable food will be collected for the South End Community Center food pantry. Food items must not be damaged, open or expired. Non-perishable items currently needed are: pasta, cold and hot cereals, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly, canned vegetables, soups (dry and condensed) and rice. The Food for Fines program, which does not include materials that have been sent to a collection agency, will be in…

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Bridgeport News: Police Nab Suspect

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-15 @ 9:26pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police were looking for a 2005 Dodge Magnum earlier this afternoon for a robbery and attempted kidnapping at the Pep Boys on Boston Avenue according to radio reports. Police caught up with them at Boston Avenue and Dover street making the arrest. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policía encuentra sospechoso 2019-05-15 @ 9:26pm-#Bridgeport CT-La policía estaba buscando un Dodge Magnum 2005 a principios de esta tarde para un robo y intento de secuestro en PEP Boys en la Avenida Boston de acuerdo con los informes de radio. La policía los arrestó en la Avenida Boston y en la calle Dover haciendo el arresto.

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Bridgeport News: Police Charge Two In February Homicide

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--This afternoon members of the Detective Bureau arrested the two men believed to be responsible for the February 11, 2019, homicide of 19-year-old Dyshon Williams at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School. The evidence indicates that Williams went to the school at about 10:30 pm to sell two ounces of marijuana to his friend, Darrick Tunstall (DOB: 3/15/00 of 231 Horace St). When Williams arrived, Tunstall and his friend, Vaughn Thomas Jr. (DOB: 3/8/99 of 22 Nelson Terrace) allegedly attempted to rob Williams of the marijuana, fatally shooting him in the process. Tunstall is charged with Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree, and Robbery in the First Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. Thomas is charged with Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery…

Westport

Westport News: 2 Dogs Rescued In Fire

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 10:40am at a residence on Sturges Highway. The initial assignment was 2 engines. Upon arrival, firefighters found a moderate smoke condition visible through the windows of the front door. Firefighters upgraded the response to include an additional 2 engines, 1 heavy rescue, and a command vehicle. Firefighters made entry and quickly found plastic burning in a pot on the stove. There was a moderate smoke condition on the first and second floors of the residence. During their search, firefighters found 2 dogs and removed them from the smoke filled area. Fire damage was contained to the pot and the dogs were both uninjured. The Office of the Fire…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: First Selectman Upset On State Teacher Pension Cost Transfer to Towns is Back

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

This is not good news. We have to stop this. We have to work together to stop this. For Fairfield, this means $700,000 added to our expenses starting July 1. Let me be clear, this $700,000 is not in our approved budget and would force us to make cuts to services. This expense line will grow quickly – $1.4 million next year and $2.1 million the following year. This cost represents our fastest growing expense line item in our budget. This pension cost transfer will put pressure on our Education budget and take money away from our students. Because we value our teachers, we will also pay a penalty fee because we pay our teachers more than the state average.…

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2 From Bridgeport Arrested In Motel Robbery

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford Police Press Release: On May 13, 2019, at approximately 9:45pm the Milford Police Department received a complaint of an Armed Robbery at the Mayflower Motel, 219 Woodmont Road, in which the clerk had been struck in the face with a firearm. Investigation showed a male offender baited the victim out from the back office by claiming the lobby microwave was broken. When the victim responded the male offender grabbed the victim by the neck and pointed a handgun in the victims face. The victim fought back and was hit in the face with the handgun and thrown across the room causing the victim to lose consciousness. The male offender then took the cash register and other items from the…

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I-95 Wrong Way Driver

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