Month: December 2018

Westport K-9 Gets Body Armor

#Westport Police Department’s K9 Onyx has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Family and Friends of John Buffone and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of John Buffone - Beloved husband and Dad”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception,   Vested Interest in…

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Westport Police Nab Burglary Suspect

#Westport, CT - On 12/23/2018, officers responded to a Sandhopper Trail address on the report of a burglary. The victim reported her vehicle and residence, both of which had been unlocked, were entered between 1:00 am and 5:00 am while the residents were home sleeping. A purse containing credit cards and cash were stolen from the victim’s vehicle. A computer and backpack were stolen from the living room. One of the victim’s credit cards was used later that morning at McDonald's and Sunoco in Norwalk. The total value of items taken was estimated to be one thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars ($1,850.00). While conducting the initial investigation of the victim’s complaint, additional reports of burglaries came in from the…

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Bridgeport News: $ For Projects

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim attended the state bond commission meeting as they approved $14.6 million for key infrastructure and economic development projects for the City of Bridgeport. Funding for approved projects include $7 million for infrastructure improvements to the city-owned Sikorsky airport, $3.7 million for the reconstruction of the Congress Street Bridge, and $2.28 million to support Bridgeport’s coastal resiliency. “We are excited for the approved funding that will have a positive impact on Bridgeport’s infrastructure and economic development potential,” said Mayor Ganim. “I want to thank Governor Malloy and the bond commission for their approval in securing the financial aid for these projects. I would also like to thank our Bridgeport State legislative delegation for their continued support.” Total…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is located in the 200 block of Sheridan Street.  Firefighters were warned that this was a scene where the vehicle was blocking a driveway by dispatch.    Firefighters report the car is heavily engulfed in flames.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot Downtown….Again

#Bridgpoert CT--2:03am-- Just after 2am police received numerous calls for shots fired in the downtown area near Broad and State Street.  They received reports of a person allegedly shot outside of McLevy Green and  Tiago's Bar and Grill at 211 State Street.  Police quickly arrived on the scene but found no one shot.  A minute later Bridgeport Police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital with a person with a  gunshot wound.  Police did find shell casing at the intersection of State and Broad Street and they were interviewing witnesses outside the bar.  The extent of injuries of the person shot is not known at this time.  According to radio reports, the employees of Tiago's were cleared to go home by detectives…

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