Month: September 2013

Man Charged After Bringing BB Gun on School Grounds

(Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 19, 2013) – A 63-year-old  man faces charges after he approached a city schoolWednesday afternoon in military-style clothing and claimed to be a police officer. The incident happened at Waltersville School on Hallett Street. School security and the principal stopped the man, who had what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband, before he could enter the facility. The man was at the school to pick up a family member, who attends the Pre K-8 school. After he was confronted, he stated he was a police officer. Police later recovered a BB gun in the suspect’s vehicle. “The Board of Education and police department work closely to keep our schools safe,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “School security will…

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Reverse 911 for Bridgeport residents

(Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 13, 2013) – Residents of Bridgeport now can register online for the City’s Reverse 911 system, making it easier for them to receive important information during emergencies. “The system is an important resource in communicating with residents, particularly during emergency situations,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “We had a hurricane and an epic blizzard in the last 12 months, and it is so essential for people to get timely, accurate information.” The online form now will make it easier for people to register. Residents can register at http://www.bridgeportct.gov/rev911 According to Mayor Finch, the Reverse 911 form adds new features that will help the City assist its vulnerable populations during large weather events. During the hurricane and blizzard, the Emergency Operations…

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