Bridgeport

Police Investigate Bank Robbery

(Bridgeport, CT - May 10, 2014) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who held up a Webster Bank this morning.The incident happened today shortly after 10 a.m. at the branch at 3546 Main St. The suspect appeared to be accompanied by two other males who also were wearing masks.The suspect brandished a handgun and was last seen fleeing in a gold-colored sports utility vehicle.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lawrence Lazaro at 203-581-5234  

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Suspect Apprehended

#Bridgeport CT--Garfield Sanderson was apprehended this morning by members of the Detective Division, Patrol Division, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Danbury PD at 955 Main Street. Seized from the apartment were (2) handguns. Sanderson has been charged with the murder of Jeliel Kingston of Bridgeport outside a Danbury nightclub  and is being held on $750,000.00 bond.  

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Shooting

 A 26-year-old man was shot in the chest on Logan Street this morning.  The victim, identified as Jamal Wiggins, was shot in front of 423 Logon St.  He was taken by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. According to witnesses, he was with a group of people in front of the home when two shooters began firing from across the street. The evidence supports that story and also indicates that at least one person from the group with Wiggins returned fire. Detectives responded and processed the crime scene. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact Detective Scholl 203-581-5250<tel:203-581-5250>.

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Bridgeport News: Strong Armed Robbery

11:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on scene where an elderly man was beat up and robbed outside George's Cafe at 890 Iranistan Avenue.  Responsible are two Hispanic males who fled on foot down Iranistan Avenue.  The man's wallet, phone and credit cards were taken.  EMS on the way, reports say he was beaten pretty good.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired Greene Homes

10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police received a number of calls of shots fired at Greene Homes on Highland Avenue.  Reports say the shots were fired from a dark colored car with teens in the car doing the shooting.  Stay safe, last night's shooting victim was hit looking out the window at a disturbance! If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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