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Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry
Man Accused Of Making Bomb Threat To Bridgeport Ferry A Connecticut man has been charged with an act of terrorism after allegedly making a bomb threat to a ferry system, including one in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Bridgeport around noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, a bomb threat was made against vessels operated by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company through the department 911 center. Uniformed officers responded in both Connecticut and New York, immediately assessed the situation, and notified the US Coast Guard, Gilleran said. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, a …

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by Kathy Reakes
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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
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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