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Bridgeport

Fire Department Hosts Annual Promotion & Swearing-In Ceremony at Klein Memorial

Sep 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/8kbJcCzkGyQ The Fire Department held its Annual Promotion of Rank & Swearing-In Ceremony at the Klein Memorial on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The event, which began at 5:30 PM, celebrated the promotion of 36 department members, advancing through the ranks of Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Pumper Engineer, and Fire Inspector. Each was formally sworn in during the ceremony. In addition to the promotions, 15 firefighter recruits from Class 02-2023 were officially sworn in after successfully completing their 1-year probationary period, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to celebrate the honorees as they continue to serve and protect the community.

Bridgeport

Illegal revolver removed from streets following arrest

Sep 25, 2024 Alex

On September 23, 2024, officers on Harral Avenue encountered Dantaye Francis, who was found in possession of a loaded revolver without a permit. Francis was arrested and charged with illegal transfer/purchase of a revolver and carrying a pistol without a permit. His bond was set at $5,000.

State News

Should Parents Be Charged?

Sep 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/97J0KdQm0OU There was another school incident in Norwalk this morning. Should parents and the child be charged?? What do you think?

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Police Investigate Lordship Home Invasion, Suspects Arrested Across Multiple States

Sep 25, 2024 Alex

On July 15, 2024, Stratford Police responded to a home invasion in the Lordship section of town. Several suspects entered the occupied home in the early morning hours, stealing the victim's vehicle and other valuables. They also removed registration plates from other vehicles in the neighborhood. The investigation was taken over by the Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, along with the Fairfield County Auto Theft Task Force. With assistance from the Connecticut Juvenile Probation Division, police departments in Sayreville, NJ, New York City, and New Jersey State Police, the main suspect was identified as 18-year-old Ryeim Robinson from Newark, NJ, who is connected to similar incidents across Fairfield County and beyond. Robinson and his accomplices are believed to have stolen…

Stratford

Troopers Arrest Two for Participating in Street Takeover on I-95 in Stratford

Sep 25, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/hq9ZgAn_Zmg Two men were arrested for their involvement in a street takeover on I-95 after blocking lanes and performing stunts with a large group of motorcyclists. On September 21, 2024, at approximately 11:10 AM, Connecticut State Police began receiving 911 calls about the erratic group on I-95 Southbound near New Haven. DOT traffic cameras tracked over 100 motorcycles blocking lanes from New Haven through Stratford, led by a white GMC Denali with an unsecured passenger filming the event from the truck bed. When a Trooper attempted to stop the truck near exit 33, the motorcyclists surrounded the cruiser, preventing the stop. The GMC and motorcycles eventually crossed into New York, where the New York State Police stopped the truck. Shaun…

Milford

I-95 Crash

Sep 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a one car crash with injuries I-95 southbound near exit 38. 2024-09-25@2:17pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic

Uncategorized

Possible Hand Grenade Found

Sep 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A homeowner on West Brookside Avenue called emergency responders believing they had found a hand grenade in the home. 2024-09-25@11:52am--#Ansonia CT

Bridgeport

Serious Domestic Assault

Sep 25, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a domestic incident at Capitol and Main Street. The suspect jumped out a window but police have him in custody. Viewers told us St. Vincent's Hospital was locked down as a result. 2024-09-25@10:21am--#Bridgeport CT

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Charge Two Minors After School Shooting and Bomb Threat Hoax

Sep 25, 2024 Alex

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Norwalk Police Department Special Victims Unit received information regarding a Snapchat post that referenced a potential school shooting and bombing. The investigators traced the post to a home in Norwalk. Officers arrived at the location and identified a 14-year-old as the individual responsible for the post. Further investigations by patrol officers and Special Victims Unit investigators revealed that another Norwalk youth, aged 13, was also involved in sharing or creating the post. Through interviews with both minors and their parents, it was concluded that the post was not credible and was related to an online gaming platform the youths were engaged with and was meant as a hoax. Both…

Fairfield

Fairfield Police Officer Injured

Sep 24, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A Fairfield Police officer sustained a foot injury following a foot pursuit of a shoplifting suspect at Home Depot on Kings Highway. The officer was transported to the hospital for treatment. One person is currently in custody. 2024-09-24@8:24pm-- #Fairfield CT

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