Month: June 2021

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter activation at approximately 17:49 hours (5:49pm) in the 1000th block of Pembroke St.  BPD Units were sent to the scene to investigate and discovered shell casings and two vehicles that were struck by gunfire.  At 17:57 hours, Bridgeport hospital called into ECC to notify of a victim that was transported by private vehicle that just arrived at this hospital.  The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. The area is being secured by the units on scene.  That is all the information that is available at this time.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by: For more information visit:…

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Stratford Main Street Festival

STRATFORD, CT - Rain or shine, the Stratford Main Street Festival is back! Join us this Saturday, June 5th, from 10am to 5pm, on Main Street from Stratford Center to Stratford Avenue. The festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Stratford as a community service.  The Main Street Festival is an annual town-wide event celebrating the many organizations, programs, and services the Town of Stratford has to offer, bringing together over 150 local vendors, including bands and entertainment, food trucks, booths, and artists. The event also provides an opportunity for Stratford’s diverse organizations to educate the public about their functions and support fundraising efforts. Vendor booths and trucks will line Main Street, allowing residents to stroll through Stratford Center,…

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Bridgeport News: Illegal Club Arrests

On May 16, 2021, at approximately 1:56 a.m. Bridgeport Police responded to 1023 Main Street (Temple of the Way - House of Worship) on a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival patrol officers located 38-year-old Charles Dimples Barnes shot to death in the basement of this location.  Patrol officers also located 40-year-old Norman Charles Peters on the basement floor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Peters was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he later died from those injuries. An investigation into the illegal operation of an after-hours club at 1023 Main Street was conducted by the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division.  As a result of that investigation Detective Vincent Lariccia and Detective Timothy Leonard secured arrest warrants charging…

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Hartford, CT – At 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 2 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to ensure that sunscreen is safe, effective, and properly labeled Sunscreen is a largely unregulated product and with a significant impact on public health. While sunscreen is essential to protecting against skin cancer and is more widely used than ever, the rate of skin cancer cases in the United States continues to increase. Last week, the Connecticut-based independent testing lab Valisure announced that company tests detected the cancer causing chemical benzene at high levels in 78 sunscreen and after-sun products. This includes household name brands such as Neutrogena, CVS Health, and…

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