Shots fired, pursit ends with woman hiding in storm drain

(Bridgeport, CT  -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A 32-year-old woman was held on $75,000 bond after  gunfire and a police chase.  Lt. William Bailey and Officer Gerald Lavin were in the 500 block of Trumbull Avenue Saturday when they observed a car pull up a block away. A male got out of the car and fired numerous shots before jumping back into the car and fleeing. The driver, later identified as Amelia Rhodes, of Bridgeport, sped off, nearly striking the police vehicle, and led police on a chase. She crashed in the area of Chopsey Hill Road and Summit Street. Both occupants fled on foot, including the male passenger who fled while still holding the gun. He eluded police. Officers…

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3 cartons of cigs taken

2:12am--#Fairfield CT--3 cartons of cigarettes were taken from the Walgreen's on Villa Avenue by a male who fled in a yellow work/utility van. Not sure if it is yellow from the nicotine.......

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2:13am--#Bridgeport--A woman was just pistol shipped and robbed in the 200 block of Maplewood Avenue.  The victim was robbed of her money and hit in the head with the gun.

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Hit and run

1:17am--#Shelton CT--A pedestrian was hit by a car near the Cumberland Farms on Route 110 River Road.  Witnesses said it was a black Chevy Trailblazer that fled towards Stratford.

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Pizzaman robbed

12:39am--#Bridgeport CT--A Dominoes deliveryman was on Colony Street (Off Boston Ave. by the cemetery).  Taken was his cellphone, $40 in cash and a pizza.  No word if any weapons were displayed.

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Bridgeport celebrates opening of first new high school built in 50 years

(BRIDGEPORT, CT August 19, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch, Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Schools Superintendent Paul G. Vallas joined a host of local, state and federal dignitaries, in a large crowd of parents, students and supporters today to celebrate the grand opening of the Fairchild Wheeler Magnet High School, the first new high school built in the City in 50 years. “The opening of Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet Campus represents a transitional moment for Bridgeport and for the entire country,” said Mayor Finch as he addressed the crowd of nearly 500 people gathered in front of the school’s main entrance. “We have gone from three high schools in Bridgeport to seven, thanks to the opening of this new campus.…

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Report of a structure fire

12:29am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters called to 100 Atlantic Street for a reported structure fire.  Firefighters on scene nothing visible from the street.

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12:22am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to Nobel Avenue and Edna Avenue  that requires firefighters to cut the driver out of the car.  The striking car, a white car with Ohio plates fled the scene at a high rate of speed.  Police attempted pursue the fleeing car but broke it off due to high speeds.

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Three Women Charged After Altercation At Remington Street Gathering

(Bridgeport, CT  -- Aug. 19, 2013) – Three women face charges after an early morning dispute Sunday at a gathering on Remington Street. Officer Mathew  Szymczak responded to the 300 block of Remington Street at about 2:30 a.m. on a report of shots fired. The alleged victim told police that she had invited the three suspects to her apartment for the evening but after an argument tried to usher them out. One of the guests, Kiiarah Sharpe, 20, of Waterbury, informed the victim that she would leave when she felt like leaving. The situation turned physical altercation when the victim put her hands on Sharpe to usher her out and Sharpe attacked her. After the incident began, the victim’s brother…

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