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Fairfield County Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies Fairfield County Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies
Fairfield County Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies The mother of a Fairfield County child accused of deliberately setting his 6-year-old neighbor on fire claims a newly released video proves her son is innocent and wants the family punished. Dominick Krankall, age 6, was burned around 4 p.m., Sunday, April 24 in Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police said. The incident happened when a group of four boys were playing with gasoline and a ball, police said. After the incident, Dominick's mother claimed her son was burned by a "bully" who kicked the flaming ball at him causing injuries to his face and hands. Now, the mother of the alleged "bully,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium
Bullied 6-Year-Old Fairfield County Burn Victim Gets Hero's Welcome At Yankee Stadium A 6-year-old Connecticut boy who was burned by a gasoline ball by alleged bullies was treated to a day at Yankee Stadium and met with team players. In a video posted to Twitter by the New York Yankees, Fairfield County resident Dominick Krankall, of Bridgeport, can be seen getting a ball on Wednesday, May 11 from pitcher Gerrit Cole, and talking with fellow pitchers Nestor Cortes and Joran Montgomery. “6-year-old Dominick Krankall recently suffered severe burns, but he is an absolute warrior!” the team said in a Tweet. “We are so excited to have him here at Yankee Stadium for a special day…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Goes Missing After Leaving For Work In Greenwich Over Weekend Man Goes Missing After Leaving For Work In Greenwich Over Weekend
Man Goes Missing After Leaving For Work In Greenwich Over Weekend Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help locating a man who has been missing for several days. Christopher Harris, 49, of Bridgeport, was last seen on Saturday, Dec. 12, after leaving for a job in Greenwich, police said. Harris never returned home from the job and family members contacted police. He is said to be a diabetic and may be in need of medication. Anyone who may see or know the whereabouts of Harris is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5293. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Riding Scooter Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Westchester Driver In Fairfield County Man Riding Scooter Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Westchester Driver In Fairfield County
Man Riding Scooter Seriously Injured In Crash Involving Westchester Driver In Fairfield County A man operating a scooter was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle driven by a Westchester man in Fairfield County. It happened on Friday night, Feb. 14. At approximately 9:53 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call from Bridgeport Hospital stating it had a male party in its emergency department who was struck by a car. At 10 p.m., the patrol division was dispatched to Bridgeport Hospital to investigate.  It was determined the crash had occurred at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Remington Street at approximately 8 p.m., said…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio
Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio \Police have arrested a man in Ohio in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old Bethel woman. Emily Todd was found on Saturday, Dec. 8, shot and killed on Seaview Avenue next to the Newfield Avenue boat ramp in Bridgeport.  Bridgeport Police detectives quickly developed a suspect in the case who was identified as Brandon Roberts, 26, who was tracked to Ohio where he fled and with the help of the Shaker Heights Police Department, an arrest was made, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. "We learned that Roberts fled the state and was staying at his father’s residence i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Services Set For Area Woman Found Murdered Services Set For Area Woman Found Murdered
Services Set For Area Woman Found Murdered As police continue to intensify their search for the killer of a popular Bethel woman, the family has announced funeral service arrangements.Services for 25-year-old Emily Todd of Bethel, who was found fatally shot on Seaview Avenue/ Newfield Avenue adjacent to the boat launch ramp on Sunday,  will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bethel Funeral Home and a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. A reception will follow downstairs. Since Todd was found dead, friends and family members have taken to so…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Stolen Car Suspect Caught After Foot Chase In Area Stolen Car Suspect Caught After Foot Chase In Area
Stolen Car Suspect Caught After Foot Chase In Area A teen was nabbed by police driving a stolen vehicle following a chase in two towns and a crash. Cameron David King, 18, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 3 a.m. Tuesday after officers from the Newtown Police Department were dispatched to the area of South Main Street at Bears Hill Road to search for a stolen motor vehicle, Newtown Police said. It was reported that a blue Toyota Highlander was stolen out of Greenwich earlier in the evening and had just been in a pursuit with Bridgeport Police and was last seen traveling north on Route 25. While checking the area, Newtown officers spotted …

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by Kathy Reakes