Month: February 2014

Bridgeport News: Two Men Face Charges for an ATM Theft

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 10, 2014 – Two men face burglary and larceny charges in connection with the theft of an ATM machine.  The ATM was stolen from 1191 Central Ave. on Jan. 23 and later found damaged and discarded. Detectives Walberto Cotto, Dave DeFeo, Angel Llanos, John Pribesh and Sgt. James Pianello investigated the case. The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine if the suspects are responsible for other ATM thefts.  Additional arrests of other suspects are expected. Carlos Deleon, 56, and Anthony Villafane, 29, both of Bridgeport, face charges of third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief.

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Bridgeport Police Awards and Promotions

Video Report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-z6WrEb5d4 The Bridgeport Police Department hosted its awards ceremony on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. The ceremony recognized outstanding work by both police and civilians in the past three years.   "We are here to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line every day" said Mayor Bill Finch during the ceremony.    Over fifty officer were honored during the ceremony that was held at the new Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet School.  It was also a promotional ceremony as Paul Grech and Manuel Cotto were promoted and sworn in to the rank of lieutenant.

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Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 10, 2014– Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person. Davin Paulk, 23, was last seen on Feb. 5, 2014.  Davin is 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds.  He has a tattoo with the word “Davin” on his right forearm and a tattoo with the words “Death before Dishonor” on his left forearm.  Davin has a disability due to a gunshot wound  and is in need of medical attention for a seizure disorder. Davin was last seen Stamford on Wednesday Feb. 5. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 203-576-7671.

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How about some likes for these hero cops

Officers Resuscitate Man Who Collapsed While Shoveling (Bridgeport CT – Feb. 7, 2014) – Bridgeport police officers were flagged down late Thursday and discovered an unresponsive man who collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. The officers conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 53-year-old male, who did not have a pulse, while awaiting medical personnel. The man remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. “These officers put their training to work and saved a life,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr. “We are receiving updates from the hospital. We are hopeful but the next few days will be key. I can’t say  how proud I am of these officers. I’m not sure they have yet comprehend what they…

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