Month: April 2019

Fairfield – Bridgeport News: Pursuit I-95

2019-04-03 @ 1:54pm-- #Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--A pursuit on I-95 northbound after an attempted traffic stop in Fairfield.  Picture is of 27A exit they are at exit 32 now.   Noticias de Fairfield - Bridgeport : búsqueda I-95 2019-04-03 @ 1:54 pm– #Fairfield CT– # cttraffic – Una persecución en la I-95 en dirección norte después de un intento de arresto en Fairfield. La imagen es de la salida 27A, están en la salida 32 ahora

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Bond Commission For Bridgeport Police Body Cams

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Marilyn Moore, State Senator Dennis Bradley, Rep. Jack Hennessy, Rep. Steven Stafstrom, Rep. Chris Rosario, Rep. Charlie Stallworth, and Rep. Andre Baker announced today that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve funding for the purchase of body cameras and digital data storage devices for the Bridgeport Police Department next week. The Bridgeport Police Department will be reimbursed $1,150,449 for the purchase of body cameras and video storage devices. Last August, the department launched a body and dashboard camera program in an effort to strengthen trust between police and the public. Training was put in place for all 255 patrol, traffic, K-9 and Tactical Narcotics Team officers. Also, 97 dashboard cameras were installed in police…

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Bridgeport News: Dryer Fire

2019-04-02 @ 11:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--A dryer fire in the basement of 423 Willow Street fills the building with smoke according to radio reports.  No fire or extensions to the building.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-04-02 @ 11:19 pm–#Bridgeport CT – Un incendio con una secadora en el sótano de 423 Calle Willow el edificio se Lleno con humo de acuerdo con los informes de radio. No hay incendios ni ampliaciones al resto del edificio.

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Bridgeport News: Teen Shot In Drive-By

10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A teen was shot in a drive-by shooting in the 100 block of Lorraine Street.  He appeared to have been shot in the leg and was conscious and alert when he was transported to the hospital.  Police are investigating.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Adolescente herido en tiroteo 10:18pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un adolescente fue disparado en un tiroteo en la 100 calle Lorraine. Parecía que fue disparado en la pierna y estaba consciente y alerta cuando fue transportado al hospital. La policía esta investiga.

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Westport Car Employee Charged In A Number Of Thefts

On 01/14/2019, an employee of Honda of Westport reported a larceny by a former employee. The complainant reported a customer had provided a $5,000 cash deposit to a former employee, Ryan Riggs, for a down payment on a vehicle. The dealership found no record of the down payment or of a vehicle hold for the customer. The customer was able to show the withdrawal from her bank account as well as several text messages she exchanged with Riggs regarding vehicles. Riggs had also cashed a check in excess of $1,000 intended for another customer. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Riggs and later approved. At approximately 6:00am on 03/28/2019, Riggs turned himself in on the active arrest warrant. He…

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