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8:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident is a police headquarters at 300 Congress Street, they still have to call a car to respond to HQ so just call it in. She states her Hertz rental car was carjacked this morning on Reservior and Woodrow Avenue at gunpoint. This report sponsored by:
On Sunday, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, State Senator Tony Hwang, State Senator Tim Larson, and State Representative William Tong will travel to Taiwan on a weeklong business and trade mission funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan). They will discuss economic development partnerships, healthcare, education, and transportation with officials from the Republic of China (Taiwan), including meetings at the Legislative Yuan, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the Council of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Administration, the Mainland Affairs Council, the Department of Gender Equality at the Executive Yuan, and the European Economic and Trade Office. This report was made possible by:
4:39pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters quickly contained a fire at 1279 Huntington Road. Smoke was seen at the rear of the house on arrival. Our sponsor can make it Like It Never Even Happened!
#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both Fairfield and Westport will have pink police cars for the month of October. Westport sported a 2016 Maserati, with decal work (vinyl wrap) was donated by Maserati of Westport, but will be returned to the dealership after October. Fairfield PoliceChief Gary MacNamara has authorized the repainting of a police cruiser as a reminder to this important disease that has touch everyone in one way or another. [caption id="attachment_42551" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Police provided photos.[/caption]
#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 2, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the Office of Internal Affairs launched an investigation earlier this week into recently received racially-charged letters. On September 27, 2015 at approximately 4:00 a.m. a police officer reported that he found the letter on the windshield of his personal vehicle parked in the lower parking lot on Congress St. Officers canvassed the parking lot and found approximately eight vehicles including police vehicles with letters on them. The letter accuses the targeting of certain current and former Bridgeport Police Officers due to their race. “Upon receiving this letter, I immediately directed the Office of Internal Affairs to begin an investigation,” said Police Chief Joe Gaudett. “The city and…
1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash at Beach and Barnum Avenue. All first responders including firefighters dispatched. Expect delays. This report was made possible by:
12:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was attacked by someone with a wrench in the 2300 block of Main Street. Police investigated and believe it is someone he knows . This report made possible by:
12:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--A street robbery occurred in the 400 block of Poplar Street. No weapon was displayed but one was implied. Police are investigating. This report was made possible by: