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Month: July 2023

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Jul 13, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police Update: On July 12, 2023, at approximately 10:50 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received reports of shots fired with a victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. During that time, police received a ShotSpotter activation in that area indicating more than 20 rounds were fired. As Officers responded to the scene, EOC provided them with updated information. A male party injured by gunfire was now being transported from the scene to the hospital via private vehicle. A short time later, a 23-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the neck. He is listed in stable condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 100 Rookie Cops To Replace Experienced Veteran Officers Who Have Left The Department

Jul 11, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter Announce Expected Goal for 100 New Officers by Next Year Bridgeport is currently short-staffed by over 200 officers Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter announced a plan to hire 100 new officers for the Bridgeport Police Department to address the various public safety needs of our city. The plan includes: 23 officers currently in the academy scheduled to graduate by October of this year; A new police class of between 25-30 officers expected to commence in October; and, Two concurrent police classes of approximately 25 officers each to commence by early 2024. All 100 of these police officer positions have been funded as part of the FY 23-24 City budget. The Office of…

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Valley

Ansonia News: Shooting Arrest

Jul 11, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Ansonia CT-- On July 11, 2023, Jonathan Javier Martinez was arrested by warrant for his involvement in the June 22, 2023, shooting in the Rite Aid and Marshalls parking lot at 407 Main Street. Martinez was the aggressor in a dispute that started over Martinez believing the victim, a 31-year-old Ansonia resident, said something to him as the victim drove passed him on Main Street. Martinez followed the victim into Marshalls where he confronted the victim demanding to see the victim’s car. The two went outside where the victim attempted to show Martinez he was not involved in the incident and Martinez threatened the victim. While in the parking lot, Martinez displayed a handgun, placed it against the victim’s neck…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest Made

Jul 11, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--- On July 10, 2023, Detectives from the Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad confirmed with law enforcement officers in Fulton County Georgia that they had in their custody 58-year-old Anthony Marion of Bridgeport CT.  Marion is wanted out of Bridgeport CT for the December 3, 2020, assault of Gregory Williams that resulted in his death on October 10, 2022.  Mr. Williams was 68 at the time of his death.      Anthony Marion will be held in Georgia as a fugitive from justice.  He is pending extradition back to Connecticut where he will be charged with CT GEN STAT 53a-54a Murder.  Bond is 1.5 million dollars. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact Homicide Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Kid’s LEGO Club

Jul 11, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Do you love designing your own creations? Then it’s time for you to join other kids who love those ever-popular plastic bricks at BPL’s LEGO Club! Your creations will be put on display for one week, and you get a prize for every fourth visit! Ages: 4-12. No registration is required. LEGO Club meets once a week on Thursdays from 5-6pm in the Children’s Room of the Main Library, 925 Broad Street. Children in Grades 5 and under must be accompanied in the building by a responsible adult (over the age of 18) who must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of this program. Any questions? Call us at 203-576-7400 ext. 408.

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Local News

Medical Training

Jul 10, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Cornerstone Medical Training Center had the pleasure of teaching CPR and first aid to the employees of ABinBEV in New York City! ABinBEV is demonstrating a strong commitment to the well-being of its employees and the community. By learning these essential skills, their trained employees are now equipped with the knowledge to save lives in and outside the workplace! We had the honor of providing CPR training to the #100girlsleading group at Barnum Elementary School in Bridgeport! The girls did so well and learned so much! We had such a wonderful time. If any office staff, youth groups, organizations, school, churches, athletic teams, daycare etc would like CPR and/or first aid training, please feel free to reach out. We would be more…

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