Month: December 2016

Bridgeport News: Mayor Pulls The Plug On Live PD

UPDATE: Mayor Ganim felt that the show certainly had its merits and showed the true heroism and professionalism of the men and women of the Bridgeport Police Department carrying out a very challenging job in the true interest of public service. And it also showed that Bridgeport Police are an example to the nation for doing their duties with dignity and respect for the community they are sworn to protect. And the mayor was proud to have the Bridgeport police featured nationally and let the viewers into their lives for a few hours every week. However, Mayor Ganim had serious concerns that were echoed by several important voices in our community that despite its merits, the program was giving Bridgeport an…

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Police Homicide Investigation

#Bridgeport Connecticut--Thursday night at 6:43pm,  Bridgeport Police dispatch received a 911 call of a victim shot at 360 Palisade Avenue. Patrol officers responded to the scene and located a male victim inside an apartment at this location, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body . EMS  were on scene, but the victim had already succumbed to his injuries. The deceased is identified as Noel Esbri (12/25/83) of Bridgeport. The incident is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. Citizens with information about this crime are asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).  

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