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Month: September 2024

Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT TASK FORCE MAKE ARREST FOR FIREARM AND NARCOTICS VIOLATIONS

Sep 3, 2024 Alex

On August 26, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force received a tip about 25-year-old Steven Ramos, who was believed to be carrying an illegal firearm. Officers located Ramos driving near Park Avenue and South Avenue and conducted a traffic stop. Ramos, a convicted felon, was found with a loaded Glock 9mm handgun equipped with an extended 24-round magazine hidden in his waistband. During a search following his arrest, officers also discovered 3.85 grams of crack cocaine and 2.97 grams of fentanyl on him. Ramos was arrested and charged with several offenses, including illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of a high-capacity magazine, illegal transfer of a firearm, and possession of controlled substances.

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Bridgeport

The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities Announces East Washington Avenue Bridge Deck Rehabilitation

Sep 3, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Public Facilities Department has announced that construction will begin for the East Washington Avenue Bridge Deck on September 5, 2024. The bridge was previously fixed in place by the City making the bridge inoperable after the water channel below the bridge was deemed non-navigable by the US Coast Guard. The scope of the project is to only repair the concrete decking portion of the bridge while removing one inch of the existing deck. The project will also consist of the installation of a waterproofing membrane and pave one inch of high-strength asphalt, approved by the Department of Transportation. The project is expected to take 2-3 weeks, weather dependent, with a project end date of September 26, 2024.…

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Stratford Spa Raided: Two Arrested, Cease-and-Desist Order Issued

Sep 3, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit recently conducted an investigation into activities at The Garden Spa, located at 1804 Barnum Avenue in Stratford. Following the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the spa on August 29, 2024. Yushan Li, 62, and Shun Yu Quan, 61, were taken into custody and charged with prostitution. Both women were released on a $10,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in court on September 12, 2024. During the operation, $10,223 in cash, cell phones, and various financial documents were seized as evidence. Additionally, the Stratford Health Department has issued a Cease-and-Desist Order, which has been posted at the entrance of the establishment.

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Bridgeport

Water Rescue

Sep 2, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 3:45pm the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency in the area of Long Beach (Stratford). Bridgeport Fireboat 233 arrived to find a 32-foot vessel taking on water. Seven persons were found to be onboard the vessel. 5 were removed to the Fireboat, while 2 remained onboard the original vessel to assist Seatow with its towing operations. All returned to the public safety dock in Bridgeport and no injuries were reported.

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