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12:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the way to Nobel Avenue and Stillman Street for a bicyclist who was hit by a vehicle. Los primeros en responder en el camino a la avenida Nobel y Stillman Street por un ciclista que fue atropellado por un vehículo. Socorristas a caminho da Nobel Avenue e Stillman St por um ciclista que foi atropelado por um veículo.
#Bridgeport CT-- Video: I confirmed with Mayor Finch that when the new Harding High School is built that he wants the school named Obama High School. What are your thoughts? Vídeo: He confirmado con el alcalde Finch que cuando la nueva Escuela Superior Harding se construye que quiere que la escuela llamada Obama High School. ¿Cuáles son sus pensamientos? Vídeo: Eu confirmei com o prefeito Finch que, quando a nova Harding High School for construída, que ele quer que a escola seja chamada Obama High School. O que você pena sobre isso?
We all knew this last night, but here is the official police press release: Bridgeport, Connecticut (July 17, 2014) – Last night, at 2056 hours, Joseph Myers (DOB: 9/8/75) was shot and killed on Jefferson Street alongside Newfield Park. He was found lying across the driver’s seat of his car and appeared to have been shot one time. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been in that area for several hours prior to his death. At this time we do not have a motive for the homicide. Anyone with information should contact Detective Curet at 203-581-5236. Todos sabíamos esta última noche, pero aquí está el comunicado de prensa oficial de la policía: Bridgeport, Connecticut (17 de julio de 2014)…
4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of two kids on bikes who robbed the cellphone of a woman at East Washington Avenue and Housatonic Avenue. They fled towards East Washington Bridge. It is not known what weapons if any they have. información de dos niños en bicicleta que robaron el celular de una mujer en East Washington Avenue y Housatonic Avenue. Huyeron hacia East Washington Bridge. No se sabe qué armas si alguno tienen. informações de duas crianças em bicicletas que roubaram o celular de uma mulher na East Washington Avenue e Housatonic Avenue. Eles fugiram em direção a East Washington Bridge. Não se sabe que armas se for o caso que eles tinham.
City of Bridgeport Press Release: “The proposed Barnum Station, which would serve as the second train station in our state’s largest city, will help ensure the East Bridgeport Development Corridor becomes a place where people want to live and work, and where companies want to invest and hire people. That’s why today’s announcement is so important.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Connecticut (July 16, 2014) – Background: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission at its next meeting will approve $2.75 million for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) to hire a consultant to complete the engineering, design and environmental permitting to develop the site of the new Barnum Train Station on Bridgeport’s East Side. The Governor made the announcement…
CAUTION--Some people may find this video graphic/disturbing: 8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday night in the city's East End. Police were dispatched to Jefferson Street between Newfield and Seaview Avenues on a report of gunfire and a possible shooting victim. Police found the victim unresponsive inside a vehicle on Jefferson Street suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives responded to the scene and currently are processing the crime scene for evidence. The investigation remains in its early stages. The fatal shooting was the fifth homicide of the year in the city. ©2014 DoingItLocal.com NOT FOR BROADCAST Internet use with commercial pre-roll and watermarks remaining in the video at all times. Los detectives están investigando un tiroteo…
4:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's Car Fire is at the Marshall's at 4487 Main Street. Coche en fuego de hoy está en el Marshall en 4487 Main Street. Carro em chamas hoje esta no Marshalls da 4487 Main St.
Two men face firearms charges after citizen complaints about the occupants of a vehicle creating a disturbance Tuesday night. Sgt. Jason Amato, Detective James Borrico and Officer Ilidio Periera were on proactive patrol in an unmarked car in response to several weekend shootings when they were alerted by a citizen about the occupants of a vehicle drinking and yelling loudly. They called in marked units and questioned the occupants. Officers observed a rear-seat passenger push a book bag onto the floor and attempt to push it under the seat with his feet. Police recovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun from the bag. Officer Fabio Periera searched the driver and recovered a magazine loaded with .45 caliber rounds. The driver, when…
10:42pm--#Bridgeport CT--A Chinese Deliveryman was robbed at gunpoint in the 100 block of Livingston Place. Are you putting in a pool, putting up a fence or just need to know where your property lines and boundaries are located? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for a stake out of your property. Surveyors always measure up. Un repartidor chino fue asaltado a punta de pistola en la cuadra 100 de Livingston Place. Um entregador de comida chinêsa foi assaltado à mão armada no bloco do 1800 Livingston Place.
Bridgeport, Connecticut (July 15, 2014) – Today, Governor Malloy and Mayor Bill Finch joined local community leaders, to announce the allocation of $671,250 in Youth Violence Prevention Grants from the state to the Park City. “We need youth job programs, after school activities, and real opportunities for these kids to be successful. On the other hand, we need a Police Department ready to fight crime and a tough Governor. And that’s exactly what we have,” said Mayor Bill Finch. Mayor Finch was joined by Deputy Police Chief James Nardozzi, who added: “Bridgeport’s homicides are down around 30 percent , but that isn’t enough. We have to keep fighting until there aren’t’ anymore homicides in our city.” In Bridgeport, homicides are down…