Month: January 2019

Bridgeport News: Foot Pursuit Nets Loaded Magazine

10:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A foot pursuit on Wood Avenue near Iranistan Avenue nets one suspect in custody but one person escapes.  Police recovered a loaded firearm magazine.  Police are concerned the other suspect has a loaded firearm.  Police manhunt continues in the area.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Balas de una arma recuperadas 10:15pm--#Bridgeport CT--Una persecución de pie en la Avenida Wood cerca de la Avenida Iranistan, un sospechoso está en custodia pero una persona se escapó. La policía recuperó balas. Y la policía le preocupa que el otro sospechoso tenga un arma.

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Bridgeport News: Bring Your Child To Robbery Night

8:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Corner Variety Store at 343 Wayne Street was robbed by a masked gunman who had a child waiting for him outside.  The both fled towards Amsterdam Avenue on foot.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Traiga a su hijo para una noche de robo. 8:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--La tienda The Corner Variety Store en la 343 Wayne fue robada por un hombre con arma enmascarado y tenía un niño que lo esperaba afuera. Huyeron hacia la Avenida Amsterdam a pie.

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Bridgeport News: Ambulance Rear-Ended

3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ambulance was rear-ended on North Avenue just past Norman Street.  The "step up" is stuck up on the bumper of the ambulance.  There was no reported injuries.  Expect delays in the area.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Un accidente con una amblancia. 3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Una carro le dio a una ambulancia por de atrás en la Avenida North y la la calle Norman. El pedazo del carro está atascado en la ambulancia. No hubo lesiones reportadas. Esperan retrasos en el área

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Bridgeport News: Two More ATMs Found

1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A sharp-eyed officer investigating an illegal dumping incident on Union Avenue near Trowel Street.  The officer noticed about 50 feet from the illegal dumping near the street two ATMs dumped in the marshy area near the water.  This is the fourth ATM located this week.  Two arrests were made last week in the ATM thefts.  Last night one was found in the roadway at Glenwood and Boston Avenue.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron mas ATMs 1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Un oficial está investigando un incidente de ATMs robados en Union Avenue cerca de la calle Trowel. El oficial notó dos ATMs botados cerca del agua. Este es el cuarto ATM que se roban esta semana. Dos arrestos fueron hechos la semana pasada…

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Westport News: Unwanted Visitor

#Westport CT--On 12/21/2018 at approximately 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a Westport residence on a report of an unwanted party. The suspect, identified as Lucas Vanderkamp, left the residence prior to police arrival. Officers learned Vanderkamp had entered the victim’s residence through an unlocked side door, without permission or announcing himself, before sitting in the living room. Vanderkamp left the home when asked to do so. The victim reported they had not spoken to Vanderkamp in three years but had previously made it clear to him he was not welcome on the property. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Vanderkamp and later approved. On 01/21/2019, the Greenwich Police Department notified Westport Police Headquarters Vanderkamp was in their custody…

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Bridgeport News: Stolen ATM Found In Roadway

10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ATM taken by two masked men out of the Duchess at 93 Boston Avenue was found in the roadway at Glenwood and Boston Avenue.  The suspects fled in a white pick-up truck that was stolen out of Stratford.  They took the ATM out of the restaurant with a dolly.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron un ATM 10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT—El ATM de Dutches fue robado por dos hombres enmascarados en la 93 Avenida Boston. Se encontró en la carretera en Glenwood y Boston. Los sospechosos huyeron en un camión blanco que también fue robado en Stratford.

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Ganim Issues Discipline On Scrapgate

Bridgeport, CT –   Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has taken swift disciplinary actions against several city employees as a direct result of an internal investigation for mishandling funds related to the sale of scrap metal.   In coordination with Labor Relations, and effective immediately, Director of Public Facilities, John Ricci will forfeit the equivalent of four weeks of pay, as two weeks of employment salary as well as two weeks of vacation time.  Three additional employees of the Department of Public Facilities are also charged with violating city policies and ordinances and will be receiving charges. “These disciplinary measures have no ramification on any criminal investigation that is moving forward,” said Ganim.  “As I stated a month ago…

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Stratford News: Person Shot

3:30PMish--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Stratford Avenue near Lake Street.  According to state police radio, they are looking for a black Nissan with 2 black males around 17 years of age and 1 Hispanic male with curly hair.  Earlier, I reported police were looking for a tan car but that may have been the vehicle they drove the victim to the hospital with.  Stratford Police Chief McNeil confirmed the shooting location but did not want into further details at this time.   Noticias de Stratford: 3:30PMish--#Stratford CT--La policía está investigando un tiroteo en la Avenida Stratford, cerca de la calle Lake. Estan buscando un Nissan negro con 2 hombres negros de alrededor de 17…

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Bridgeport News: Parking Ban Lifted- Trash Pickup Schedule

#Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of today, January 22, 2019. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates, information, and resources regarding snow events. Sanitation and Recycling Collection Bridgeport Public Facilities reports all trash and recycling pickup is on schedule. Christmas Tree Collection continues on your scheduled Recycling Day until Friday, February 1st   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport #Bridgeport, CT – La prohibición de estacionamiento de emergencia de nieve de la ciudad de Bridgeport se levanta a partir de hoy, 22 de enero de 2019. Los residentes pueden ir a www.bridgeportct.gov/snow para obtener las últimas actualizaciones, información y recursos sobre eventos de nieve. Recolección de saneamiento y reciclaje: Las…

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