Month: December 2019

Bridgeport News: Bat Attack

Bridgeport Police spokesperson Terron Jones said preliminary reports indicated a dispute between a adult and juvenile turned violent in the Taft ave and Lincoln blvd area. The initial reports indicate the suspect used a bat to assault the victim. The juvenile victim sustained injuries. The extent of the victims injuries are unclear. One person has been detained who police believe may be the suspect.   2019-12-30@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a street fight on Taft Avenue where a "dad assaulted one of the victims" according to radio reports.   Sounds like dad is going to need our sponsor!  

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Red Cross Corporate Sponsors

FARMINGTON, Conn. [December 30, 2019] — The spirit of giving continued all throughout 2019 by American Red Cross corporate sponsors across Connecticut.  Pledging towards our Disaster Responder and Ready 365 programs, their generosity helped fulfill the values that make the Red Cross the foremost global humanitarian organization.  Our donors stand with the Red Cross to power our organization with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology and critical resources necessary to our neighbors in need. On the ground, our local response is powered by nearly 1,900 volunteers who responded to 700 local incidents, provided immediate disaster assistance to nearly 1,300 families, installed nearly 6,200 free smoke alarms, held more than 3,400 blood drives and collected more than 101,000 units of blood, taught nearly 70,000…

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$50,000 Reward!

On January 12, 2019 at approximately 2:20 AM, Eduardo Concepcion was sitting in his vehicle on Regency Terrace. Two unknown assailants approached Concepcion’s vehicle and a verbal argument ensued. At some point during the argument, several shots were fired into the car killing Concepcion. The suspects were both dressed in dark clothing. One suspect was seen with bright white sneakers on. Both suspects fled the scene following the shooting on Peace Street towards Thompson Street. Help the Stratford Police take these dangerous suspects off the street.   A $50,000 REWARD is being offered for information leading to the ARREST AND CONVICTION of these suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Therina at the Stratford Police Department Detective Division…

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$500 Million Funding For Domestic Violence Prevention

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)  announced over $500 million in federal funding to assist law enforcement and domestic violence groups nationally to reduce the number of domestic violence incidents and provide support services to survivors. This funding will help victims of domestic violence in Connecticut. In 2019, there have been 13 domestic violence homicides in Connecticut, and over 33,000 calls for service to Connecticut’s statewide domestic violence hotline in between July, 2018 and July, 2019.   This press release was made possible by:      

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