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Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Found Abandoned; Owner Charged: Cops Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Found Abandoned; Owner Charged: Cops
Emaciated Pit Bull Covered In Blood From Flea Bites Found Abandoned; Owner Charged: Cops The owner of a Connecticut pit bull who was left to starve and was suffering from a "massive" flea infestation in Fairfield County has been charged, authorities announced.  Darryl Hinton, age 36, of New Haven, turned himself over to police on Monday, Oct. 28, and was charged with animal cruelty, Stratford Police said. He was released after posting a $100 bail, authorities said.   Hinton's dog was found abandoned in the 300 block of Access Road in Stratford on Aug. 4, said Stratford Animal Control Officers. The animal was severely malnourished and covered in its…

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by Josh Lanier
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Shootout: Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves Shootout: Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves
Shootout: Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves A Connecticut man traded gunfire with two suspects who he said were trying to steal his car early Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, in Fairfield County, authorities said.  A homeowner called Stratford Police to his 200 block of Burritt Ave. home around 4:30 a.m. to report the shooting.  He told officers that he saw two men attempting to steal his car from the driveway.  Related: Armed Carjackers Steal Porsche At Fairfield Stop Light It's unclear who fired first, but police noted multiple bullet holes in the man's home, authorities said. The thieves ran away rather than finish the f…

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by Josh Lanier
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More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Street For Second Time In Week More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Street For Second Time In Week
More Than 100+ Cars Takeover Street For Second Time In Week Police in Connecticut had to break up another illegal "takeover" of a road after more than 100 cars blocked traffic during the weekend, authorities said.  Police in Fairfield County were called to 200 East Main St. in Stratford just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 29, to reports of a takeover, authorities said.  When police arrived, many of the cars and pedestrians that gathered to watch scattered, but police were able to nab four of the participants, Stratford Police said.  Police arrested Carlos Sanchez Hernandez, age 20, Mailin Perez, age 19, Rodney Gist, age 25, and Tyle…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead
Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead A Fairfield County man wanted for questioning in the murder of a 27-year-old mother has been found dead. Related: 27-Year-Old Bridgeport Mother Found Shot Dead In Street, Person Of Interest Wanted Richardo Robinson, age 25, of Bridgeport, was a person of interest in the death of the young mother who was found shot dead on a Bridgeport street on Monday, Sept. 9. Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police said Robinson was located on Tuesday, Sept. 10, dead in Stratford. The Stratford Police have taken the lead in the "untimely death" case, he added. Next of kin have been notifie…

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by Kathy Reakes