Police Make Arrest in Bomb Threats

(Bridgeport, CT -- May 4, 2013) -- A student from Bassick High School has been charged with writing bomb threats on walls inside the school on three occasions.  The latest incident happened Friday. The School Resource Officers section of the police department secured a warrant for the juvenile Friday evening, several hours after the third bomb scare. The SROs, in part, used footage to video security cameras to link the youth to the threats. He was charged with three counts of first-degree threatening, breach of peace, risk of injury to minors and criminal mischief.  "These incidents are hugely disruptive. They took a thousand students out of the classroom and diverted significant police resources," said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr.…

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Businesses leaving Connecticut

Accudyne Industries – a Connecticut company that produces a variety of pumps and compressor equipment used by the energy business and other industries – is moving its corporate offices to Dallas’ Uptown district.  DallasNews.com has the full story here....   South Carolina  is one of six locations being considered as the new site for Bristol, Conn.-based, gun manufacturer PTR Industries.  If it locates here, said Josh Fiorini, co-owner and CEO, the company expects it would hire about 100 employees over two to three years. He said the company expects to have a firm decision by the end of this month and to begin the move this summer. The average wage, when factoring in managers’ salaries, would be $20 to $21…

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PCP attacker requires police overtime

After two Bridgeport Police Officers were injured by a man allegedly high on PCP police had to guard the suspect in the hospital. They can't take officers off patrol so it requires overtime. Last minute notice overtime isn't usually wanted.   But this will be brought up when negotiations contract time.   Contact your city council members here and them you support our police!!  Two officers for overtime was required because PCP users usually have superhuman strength because of the drug.  Here is the full story on what happened. Editorial

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Wine Tasting In Fairfield Saturday!

Wine tasting at Premier this weekend with a Twist! Jose Cuervo Authentic "Light" Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo on Saturday followed by Muga Rioja Rose' from Spain (outrageously good rose wine very limited!). Angelini Pinot Grigio (well balanced and dry white wine with flavors of tropical fruit) and, of course, one red - M. Chapoutier Bila Haut-Cotes du Roussillon Villages, a Wine Spectator Top 100 selection!!! Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, we will be sampling Camarena Tequila Margaritas! Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield (203) 345-9088

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