Month: December 2022

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Police UPDATE: On December 17, 2022, at approximately 10:15 pm the Bridgeport Police Department received a ShotSpotter activation within the 400 block of Park Street (6 shots).  Patrol Officers responded to the area and located a 27-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg.  Medical were called to the scene and the victim was quickly transported to an area hospital for treatment.  The victim is reported to be in serious condition but stable at this time.    The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation.  A crime scene was processed near the intersection of Park Street & Stillman Street and Detectives are working several leads. Anyone with information about this crime is requested to…

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Milford News: Burglary Charges

On October 2, 2022, Milford Police responded to Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Ave, for an alarm. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the business had been burglarized. Investigation led to an arrest warrant for Vincent Laconte, 25, of 720 Light Street in Stratford. Laconte was taken into custody on December 12, 2022. Laconte was charged with: Burglary Third Degree Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree Laconte was released on a $15,000 bond and will appear in Milford Court on January 10, 2023

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Gaston Named Chair of Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair of Human Services Committee

"I am grateful for this opportunity to represent the 23rd district and look forward to overseeing the Public Safety Committee and the Human Services Committee," said Sen. Gaston. "I want to thank Senator Looney for his trust in me to take the lead and work alongside other hard working and passionate people in our Senate." "I am excited for the work Senator Gaston will produce in the Senate with his leadership roles on both the Public Safety and Human Services committees," said Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney. "His extensive background in governmental relations, criminal justice, church leadership, and social justice advocacy position him to have a very successful legislation session.” Sen. Gaston will represent the 23rd state Senate district…

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On Friday 12/16/2022, Robert A. Mayer, 80, former Chief Fiscal Officer for the Town of Fairfield, turned himself in on a warrant for additional charges which include Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st Degree by Defrauding the Public Community and Conspiracy to Commit Disposal of Solid Waste. The warrant was prepared by the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. These charges are as a result of the continued and ongoing Town of Fairfield fill pile investigation conducted by the Fairfield Police and the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. He was released on a Written Promise to Appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 12/19/2022.

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Bridgeport News: Escapee Recaptured

#Bridgeport CT-- Earlier this morning at approximately 0803hrs the Bridgeport Police were standing by with a female arrestee at Bridgeport Hospital. The arrestee fled the area and building but was again apprehended quickly following a very brief foot chase. She was transported back to the hospital for treatment and then transported to Police HQ for booking. No reported injuries to police nor party in custody. An alert was sent out at 1127hrs to document the additional charge. This is still an active case.

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