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Bridgeport Homicide Arrest

Nov 2, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Just over twelve hours after the city’s 12th homicide of the year—a fatal stabbing behind a social club in Bridgeport’s East End—police made an arrest in connection with the incident. At around 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Homicide Detectives took 40-year-old Ricardo Maldonado of Bridgeport into custody outside his Cowles St. residence, only blocks from the scene of the crime. Maldonado was charged with murder and is currently being held on a $750,000 bond. The incident began early Friday morning around 3:00 a.m., when Stratford Police responded to reports of a person found bleeding near the intersection of Stratford Ave. and Bruce Ave. Officers identified the deceased as 29-year-old Kyle Allen Leblanc, who suffered multiple stab wounds. Following this discovery, officers…

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Man Arrested for Killing a Kitten

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

On 11-1-24, Shelton Police arrested 47-year-old Krzystof Bakota of Shelton and charged him with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree. Bakota was held on a $25,000 bond and brought to Derby Court for arraignment on 11-1-24. The arrest stems from a report Shelton Police took from a family member of Bakota who stated she left her kitten in Bakota’s care while she was away. Bakota told her that the kitten went missing. The kitten was later found deceased in the backyard by another family member. Bakota admitted to family members that he killed the kitten. He told another family member that the kitten was annoying him, so he threw the kitten against a table and then threw the kitten…

Bridgeport

Car and Scooter Collide

Nov 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash between a car and scooter at Park Avenue and Park Terrace. No word on injuries.2024-11-01@5:42pm #bridgeport

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I-95 Crash

Nov 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A multi-car crash with one car rolled over I-95 northbound near exit 28. Everyone was able to get out of their cars without firefighters' help. 5 injured, 3 requiring hospitalization according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-11-01@3:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COVERAGE WITH ACCESS HEALTH CT HAS BEGUN AND RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 15

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais today announced that the open enrollment period for Connecticut residents seeking to enroll in health insurance plans for 2025 with Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, has begun effective this morning and continues through January 15, 2025. Governor Lamont and Commissioner Mais are encouraging anyone in need of coverage or considering changing their coverage to take full advantage of this open enrollment period to research their options. This open enrollment period provides individuals and families the opportunity to review, compare, and select health and dental insurance plans for the upcoming year. Consumers…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Update in Fatal Stabbing

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the murder of a 29-year-old man who was stabbed to death behind a social club in the East End of the city early Friday morning. The victim was identified as Kyle Allen LeBlanc from Southington, Ct. He was most recently residing in Stratford. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1st, the Stratford Police responded to a report of a person laying in the street bleeding near the intersection of Stratford Ave. and Bruce Ave. Officers subsequently found the victim there deceased, as a result of multiple stab wounds. They then located what is believed to be the initial a crime scene behind the Thirty Plus Social Club at 1985 Stratford Ave. in Bridgeport.…

Bridgeport

Basement Fire

Nov 1, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters are in the 200 block of Willow Street for a basement fire. Unconfirmed radio reports said everyone made it out of the building. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help the families with their immediate needs. 2024-11-01@11: 16am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Homicide Number 12

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

In the area of the 1900 block Stratford Avenue, a victim was found with multiple stab wounds where he succumbed to his injuries, marking the twelfth homicide in Bridgeport in 2024. The earliest reports I have on this is from around 3 AM. More information to come.

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Shots Fired

Oct 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

I've received a number of texts from viewers of a large number of shots fired on the East Side near Noble/Kossuth/Jane Street area. So far no reports of anyone hit. 2024-10-31@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT

Westport

Westport Police Arrest Suspect in Lux Bond & Green Smash-and-Grab Larceny

Oct 31, 2024 Alex

Joshua DeJesus, 25, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport police on October 30, 2024, on an outstanding warrant linked to a smash-and-grab larceny at Lux Bond & Green on May 9, 2024. DeJesus was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Larceny in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the First Degree, and held on a $250,000 bond; he was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment on October 31, 2024.

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