Month: January 2019

Bridgeport News: Merritt Rest Area Robbed

8:33pm--#Fairfield CT--It was another bring your kid to a robbery at the rest area on the Merritt Parkway on the southbound side.  Radio reports said the store was robbed at gunpoint by a man in a mask man.  A child was waiting outside for the robber.  They fled in a car down Congress Street.  This is the third robbery reported in the last month with a child waiting outside.  The Corner Variety Store at 343 Wayne Street in Bridgeport was robbed on January 23rd and the clerk also reported a child was waiting for the robber and they fled in a car.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo en el Merritt 8:33pm--#Fairfield CT—Otra persona trajo a su hijo a un robo…

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Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Closed

2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Park Avenue southbound is closed between Benham and Maplewood Avenue. No reason was given on the radio report. Expect minor delays in the area.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: La Avenida de Park esta cerrado 2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT—La Avenida de Park sur está cerrado entre Benham y Maplewood. No se dio ninguna razón en el informe de radio. Espere retrasos menores en el área.

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Bridgeport News: Body Pulled From Pond At Beardsley Park

11:08am--#Bridgeport CT--First responders were called to Beardsley Park where a body was found floating in partially frozen water under the stone arch bridge in Bunnell's Pond.  The person was dead when recovered, the medical examiner was called to investigate the exact cause of death.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron un cuerpo en Beardsley Park 11:08am--#Bridgeport CT—Oficiales de emergencia fueron llamados a Beardsley Park donde encontraron un cuerpo flotando en el agua, parcialmente congelada estaba bajo el puente de piedras en Bunnell Pond. La persona estaba muerta cuando se recuperó, llamaron el examinador médico para investigar la causa de muerte.

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New Criminal ID System

MIDDLETOWN, CT  – Commissioner James C. Rovella  announced that the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) has contracted with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC to replace the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Master Name Index/Computerized Criminal History (MNI/CCH). IDEMIA provides biometric identity and security solutions to law enforcement, border management and government services. The new Criminal Identification and History Repository System, expected to be completed within 24 months, reaffirms DESPP’s continuing commitment to protect Connecticut residents. The new integrated system will significantly improve the speed and accuracy of fingerprint identification for both criminal and civilian purposes, while providing the ability for Connecticut to meet all federal Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)   This press…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

9:29pm--UPDATE: Suspect apprehended in the 200 block of Worth Street. 9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police stopped a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The driver bailed on foot on Iranistan Avenue and there is a manhunt in the area.  The suspect was seen pulling at his waistband, so he may be pulling his pants up or armed.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Buscando un hombre 9:29pm--actualización: Arrestaron el sospechoso en la 200 calle de Worth. 9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--La policía paro un vehículo viajando a una velocidad alta. El conductor se huyo a pie en la Avenida Iranistan. La policía vio el sospechoso halando los pantalones por la cintura, no se sabe si estaba arreglando sus…

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Connecticut To Be A Sanctuary State?

#Hartford CT-- Representative Geoff Luxenberg proposed Bill 5863 to make Connecticut a sanctuary state to "establish Connecticut a sanctuary state where immigrants are protected and able to live, work and pursue happiness without fear". There is no definition in this bill if the term immigrants are legal or not.   What are your thoughts?   Connecticut Un Estado Santuario para los Imigrantes #Hartford CT – El representante Geoff Luxenberg propuso una ley, Bill 5863, Connecticut sería un estado de Santuario para "establecer Connecticut un estado santuario donde los inmigrantes están protegidos y capaces de vivir, trabajar y perseguir la felicidad sin temor". No hay definición en este proyecto de ley si el término inmigrantes es para gentes legales o no.

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