Month: June 2020

Bridgeport News: Stabbing Update

#Bridgeport CT-- On June 1, 2020 at 4:10pm, the Bridgeport Police responded to a report of a person stabbed in the area of George Street and Madison Avenue. On-scene BPD came upon a victim that was bleeding heavily from the neck. The victim and witnesses were able to indicate to police that the responsible party later identified as Mr. Jony Antonio Valle-Lanuza, was drinking with the victim when Mr. Valle-Lanuza struck the victim with a beer bottle. Detectives from the BPD were able to locate the residency of Mr. Valle-Lanuza and upon arrival at the residence, they noticed a blood trail that led to the apartment occupied by Mr. Valle-Lanuza. While announcing themselves many times the detectives were able to…

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Westport Update on Limitations of Recreational Gatherings

Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava announced today that in accordance with Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7TT, effective June 1, 2020, the limitation on the number of people allowed in a recreational gathering has been increased from 5 people to 25 people for outdoor recreational gatherings. Outdoor gatherings are now permitted for up to and including 25 people with the following restrictions: No contact sports or sports that include shared handling of objects such as balls or frisbees are allowed. Attendees shall remain six feet apart, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, and household members, and except when dining, masks shall be worn when within six feet of those not in the same household. iii.                If the event is an…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Police UPDATE: Police confirmed that the gunshot victim incident happened in the vicinity of Highland Avenue. Victim stated he was waiting in his car when he shots fired and a few moments later felt pain in the area of his shoulder. Injuries are reported to be non-life threatening.   UPDATE: The victim was shot at Highland Avenue. UPDATE: One apartment in Trumbull Gardens had a bullet come in thier home. No one injured. 2020-06-01@2020@10:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim just showed up to St. Vincent's Hospital.  Earlier there was a drive-by shooting on Reservoir Avenue, Highland Avenue,  Trumbull Avenue, and Highland and Washington Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery

2020-06-01@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was an attempted robbery at the Subway at 926 East Main Street.  According to radio reports (I'm sure the manager will leave more voice messages on my Facebook inbox), 3 males attempted to rob the store.  Two were armed with knives and another with a hammer.  They were last seen fleeing down Barnum Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Shoot Out

2020-06-01@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls for a shootout at 199 Yacht Street between occupants of two different cars.  So far on a parked car was hit and a window in the complex.  The hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims.  Shell casings have been collected into evidence.   This news report is made possible by:  

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BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Ganim announces the additional seizure of 7 ATVs, and 3 motorcycles in an effort to increase public safety and stop residents from illegally operating ATV’s on city streets. The seizure is the result of an operation conducted by a designated Bridgeport Police detail.   Pursuant to an ongoing investigation, and through a collaborative effort between the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division, Fusion Center, and Task Force, a motor vehicle stop in the City of Bridgeport was conducted, resulting in the recovery an ATV and two stolen lawnmowers valued at $631. The investigation continued and culminated with a search warrant for a location in Bridgeport that resulted in the recovery of six additional stolen ATV’s valued at…

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