Month: February 2018

Drugs-Gun Netted In I-95 Traffic Stop

On February 4, 2018 at approximately 11:49 p.m., troopers from Troop G -Bridgeport were patrolling I-95 in Darien when they observed a vehicle, a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, commit a motor vehicle violation. Upon stopping the Hyundai in the Darien Rest Area and speaking with occupants, troopers determined that there were possibly illegal narcotics contained in the vehicle. Troopers initiated an investigation and through the course of the investigation troopers searched the Hyundai. With the aid of a narcotic detection K9, troopers located “crack” cocaine, raw heroin and drug paraphernalia. Troopers also discovered two handguns and later determined that both the operator and passenger are convicted felons. Stamford and Darien Police Departments also assisted with the investigation. The operator, Sarah Allen (dob…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

UPDATE: This was another car stolen from a pizza delivery person. Taken from 75 Fairview Avenue with keys from Nino's Place Pizzeria. 11:56pm--UPDATE: Suspect is in custody after trying to run to Main Street. 11:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a manhunt on Charles Street after a short pursuit on North and Main Street.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Our Legacy…Our Lives Celebration

#Bridgeport CT--On Thursday, February 8th the City of Bridgeport celebrated Black History Month at the Margaret Morton Government Center at 999 Broad Street with Our Legacy, Our Lives. The community came together to celebrate lives that had a positive impact in the community. The city also celebrated living legends in the town with proclamations to Reverend Ina Anderson, Julian Braxton, Deputy Fire Chief Lance Edwards, State Senator Edwin “Ed” Gomes, Pastor Mary Green, Judge William Holden, Laurayne Farrar James, Retired Fire Lieutenant Craig Kelly, Reverend Mary McBride-Lee, State Senator Marilyn Moore, City Councilman Ernest Newton, and Charles “Charlie” Tisdale.

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt In The Westside

5:01pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- There is a manhunt in the Dewey/Lenox/Moutain Grove area.  Police had a short pursuit on Fairfield Avenue. Drugs were thrown out of the vehicle which was recovered.  The driver is in custody but the passenger who had a firearm is running through backyards in the area.   If you live in the area and see someone running around in your backyard (except the cops) call 911.   This news report is made possible by:

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