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BEA Rally

Sep 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/NiFJ0crqOnI The Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) will be gathered with fellow public education supporters for a rally and press conference to discuss how teachers, students, and families are impacted by the current state of affairs in our city. Earlier Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-David issued a full apology "Dear Bridgeport team, I am writing today with deep reflection and humility. Over the past few months, I recognize that my actions and decisions may have caused frustration, concern, and uncertainty among many of you. For that, I sincerely apologize".

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Bridgeport News: Fatal Shooting

Sep 9, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: This is officially a confirmed homicide From the Bridgeport Police: At 20:11 hrs Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding an aggravated assault with a firearm in the 150 block of Seaview Ave. This incident is now a confirmed homicide. This is an isolated incident and not a threat to the community. This is an active investigation, no further at this time. A shooting occurred at the 150 block of Seaview Avenue. One person was shot and was being transported to the hospital. Detectives have just arrived on scene. https://youtube.com/shorts/1XriAHdFV1I

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Sep 8, 2024 Alex

Police are on the lookout for a black Dodge Charger for discharging a firearm in the area of Andover Street in Bridgeport. The Charger was last seen on I-95 getting off of exit 29. This is all according to unconfirmed state police radio reports, and there is no further information at this time.

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Bridgeport News: Double Header Stabbing

Sep 8, 2024 Alex

ASSAULT DANGEROUS WEAPON 200 BLOCK OF GRANT ST. At 11:33 am Bridgeport ECC received a call of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 200 block of Grant Street. The male victim was stabbed in the upper area and is in critical condition. There is no more information at this time. ASSAULT DANGEROUS WEAPON/ ROBBERY BROOKS / SPRING At 2:26pm Bridgeport ECC received a call from Bridgeport Hospital Security reporting a male victim arrived at the Emergency Department with a laceration to the arm.The victim states that this incident occurred at a robbery at Brooks and Spring last night. This is an active investigation.

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Traffic Advisory – CT United Ride

Sep 7, 2024 Alex

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state. The motorcade will follow the route established last year, beginning at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continuing through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession will travel from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector, then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit…

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Bridgeport News: 4 AM fire at Don Raphael

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the Don Raphael Restaurant at 256 Oak Street at approximately 4:30 am for a fire in a commercial building. Fire units arrived on scene to find smoke and fire visible from the building at which time an aggressive interior fire attack was conducted. This was placed under control at 5:19 am and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshall’s office is investigating.

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Threatening Roommate Arrested: Convicted Felon Found with Two Handguns

Sep 5, 2024 Alex

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:52 AM, dispatch received a call about a threatening incident involving a firearm at 175 Helen St. The suspect, later identified as Willie Tyron Johnson, was reported to be chasing his roommates down the street while making threats with a firearm. Officers were quickly provided with a description of Johnson and his direction of travel, leading to his swift arrest by patrol officers. An investigation began immediately to find additional evidence. Johnson was subleasing a room at the address where the incident occurred. Since the firearm was not found on Johnson during his initial arrest, officers applied for a risk search warrant to locate it. The judge approved the warrant based on the facts…

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Union Solidarity

Sep 5, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today the Bridgeport Teacher's Union met at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield for a closed all-member union meeting. Jeff Morrissey is the president of the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA), the union that represents the teachers in Bridgeport Public Schools told us that the meeting will address recent changes and listening to member's concerns.

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Bridgeport News: Donuts attract cops, leads to drug and firearm arrest

Sep 5, 2024 Alex

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:44 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at Boca Oyster Bar, located at 10 East Main St. The alarm was determined to be false. As the officers were preparing to leave the scene, they noticed a Dodge Charger in the Bass Pro parking lot across the street performing "donuts" and spinning its tires, leaving fresh circular skid marks on the pavement. The driver of the Dodge Charger was later identified as Luis G. Hartwell. After completing the reckless driving maneuvers, Hartwell parked his vehicle next to another car, which was occupied by a male spectator. Officers approached Hartwell as he exited his vehicle. As he attempted to return to his car and opened…

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