Month: September 2015

Bridgeport Police Announces K-9 Training for Officers

Bridgeport, Conn. (September 14, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. announced the beginning of K-9 training for two Bridgeport police officers.  Police Officers Marie Cetti and John Pachera began their first day of training at the Connecticut State Police Canine Unit in Meriden, Conn.  Each officer is paired with a dog, trained as a team, and then will enter the field together. Officer Cetti is paired with K-9 Nemesis, and Officer Pachera is paired with K-9 Caleb.   “Police dogs perform an invaluable service by helping to detect drugs, locate suspects or missing persons, and assist in arrests,” said Police Chief Gaudett. “I am excited for Officer Cetti and Officer Pachera to begin this training and to eventually…

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Bridgeport News: Home Invasion

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying suspects following an incident that involved a burglary and robbery.  On September 14, 2015 at around 1:15 p.m., police officers responded to a 911 call regarding an alleged burglary and robbery near the corner of Ezra St. and Fairview Ave.  When police officers arrived on scene, a male victim alleged that he was robbed at gunpoint by three suspects. In addition, the suspects stole cash and methadone from his home. And, one of the suspects allegedly pistol whipped the male victim. Police officers and the K-9 unit chased the three teenage black male suspects into a wooded area behind the victim's home. However, the suspects got…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot 7 Times

Bridgeport, Conn. (September 13, 2015) -- Early this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department responded to a non-fatal shooting near Stratford Ave. & Newfield Ave. At 3:30 a.m., police officers responded to a call about shots fired in the area of Stratford Ave. & Newfield Ave. The 24 year-old male victim suffered seven gunshot wounds in the chest and abdomen area. The victim was transported in a private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital where he is in critical but stable condition (Bridgeport Press Release)   This report made possible by:

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