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Bridgeport News: Teen Assaulted Possible Firearm

Sep 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

4:40pm--Bridgeport CT--A mother has called police that her 14 year old son was assaulted by 3 other teens while on Brooks Street.  The son said one of them had a black gun.  Police are investigating. Una madre ha llamado a la policía que su hijo de 14 años fue agredido por otros 3 adolescentes, mientras que en Brooks Street. El hijo dijo uno de ellos tenía un arma de fuego negro. La policía está investigando. A mãe chamou a polícia que seu filho 14 anos foi agredido por três outros adolescentes, enquanto na Brooks Street. O filho disse que um deles tinha uma arma preta. A polícia está investigando.

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Got Drugs? Don’t Flush

Sep 26, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 26, 2014 -- The Bridgeport Police Department’s Community Services Division will participate in the National Drug Take-Back  Initiative with a goal of keeping our kids safe and protecting the environment. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. “Our primary concern is safety,” said Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. “We know the potential for abuse of prescription drugs. In many homes, medicine cabinets or kitchen cabinets are lined with bottles in reach of children and teens.” Often, people dispose of unused or expired medications by flushing them down the toilet. Studies, however, show…

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Bridgeport News: Got Drugs? Don’t Flush

Sep 25, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 24, 2014 -- The Bridgeport Police Department’s Community Services Division will participate in the National Drug Take-Back  Initiative with a goal of keeping our kids safe and protecting the environment. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. “Our primary concern is safety,” said Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. “We know the potential for abuse of prescription drugs. In many homes, medicine cabinets or kitchen cabinets are lined with bottles in reach of children and teens.” Often, people dispose of unused or expired medications by flushing them down the toilet. Studies, however, show…

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Bridgeport News: Don’t Go Downtown

Sep 25, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:47am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are preventing cars from coming to downtown on Fairfield Avenue  near Lafayette Boulevard.  Sounds like a large crowd in the background on the radios. La policía está impidiendo que los coches entren al centro de la ciudad de Fairfield Avenue, cerca de Lafayette Boulevard. Suena como una gran multitud en el fondo en las radios. A polícia está impedindo os carros de vir ao centro da cidade em Fairfield Avenue, perto Lafayette Boulevard. Soa como uma grande multidão em segundo plano nas rádios.

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Bridgeport News: Copper Caper

Sep 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept 24, 2014 –  Detectives are seeking information about the possible theft of a large amount of industrial  or commercial-grade copper wiring. Police responded to Martin Terrace in Bridgeport on Sept. 20, 2014, on a report of suspicious activity and discovered three people using commercial wire cutters to strip the insulation off of copper wiring. The individuals told police that they found the wiring in an open dumpster. The individuals stated they could not recall the location of the dumpster or the town in which it located. Police are seeking information from any business that has a theft of a large quantity of industrial copper wire. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Keith Bryant at 203-581-5239. Los detectives…

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Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger!

Sep 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Louisiana Avenue parent called police to report her 14 year old child was on East Main Street and was approached by a white male wearing a lime green shirt, burgundy hat and had asked the child's phone number.  The caller stated he then fled in a gray car down East Main Street towards Boston Avenue. Un padre Louisiana Avenida llamó a la policía para denunciar a su 14 años de edad del niño estaba en la calle principal del este y fue abordado por un hombre blanco que llevaba una camisa de color verde lima, el sombrero de color burdeos y había pedido el número de teléfono del niño. La persona que llamó dijo que después huyó…

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Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors

Sep 22, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

10:52pm--#Bridgeport CT--Odor of gas indoors at 1150 Pembrooke Street.  Reports say smoke coming from the eleveator with an odor of gas from the elevator.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks! Olor de interiores de gas en 1150 Pembroke Street. Los informes dicen que el humo proveniente del ascensor con un olor a gas desde el ascensor. Aquí viene un montón de camiones de bomberos! Odor de gás dentro de casa na 1150 Pembroke Street. Os relatórios dizem que fumaça saindo do elevador com um odor de gás do elevador. Aqui vem um monte de caminhões de bombeiros!

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Bridgeport Weekend News Recap

Sep 22, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Police Investigate 7th Homicide:  We were first on the scene and first to report Bridgeport's 7th homicide. Other new sources just rewrote the Bridgeport Police press release.  Isn't that a police state reporting?  Here is the sights and sounds of our video as it happened: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/bridgeport-police-investigate-7th-homicide-2/ Bank Robbery:  You were the first to know about the TD Bank robbery at  4865 Main Street.  Here is who police are looking for:  http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/bridgeport-police-need-help-iding-bank-robber/ 9 Year Old Collects Almost 1,000 Pounds Of Food for Food Drive: Jeremy Rosa inspired the city as he raised 997 pounds of food in his food drive: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/mayor-applauds-9-year-old-bridgeport-resident-food-drive-efforts/ Great New Restaurant:  Tazza Osteria in Fairfield had its ribbon cutting.  Here is a sneak peak at what they have to offer: http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/09/ribbon-cutting-tazza-osteria-fairfield/ Policía Investiga séptimo Homicide: Fuimos los primeros…

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Mayor Applauds 9-year-old Bridgeport Resident on Food Drive Efforts

Sep 21, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

How about some likes for Jeremy!  Some GREAT news indeed! “I’m incredibly proud of the efforts of Jeremy Rosa, a young person from Bridgeport who is working hard to improve the lives of those who are less fortunate. His food drive continues to grow thanks in large part to the generosity of our Bridgeport residents who come together to support Jeremy’s mission.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (September 19, 2014) – Background: In 2012, Bridgeport resident Jeremy Rosa at the age of seven decided to host is very own food drive. With support from family, friends and neighbors in the community Jeremy collected a total of 997 pounds of food in 2012. In recognition of his efforts, Mayor Bill Finch, City…

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