Month: October 2021

Bridgeport News: Carjacking

2021-10-31@10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gray Honda Civic with Massachusetts plates 1JLR23 was taken from a gas station on Fairfield and Clinton Avenue by 4 black males all armed with bats (baseball type) and fled on I-95, unknown direction. Sorry I couldn't warn you earlier. No media alert or Tweet police claimed they would do. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: 7 Injured In Halloween Crash

Bridgeport Police released statement: At 1919hrs the Bridgeport ECC received multiple 911 calls regarding a multi-vehicle accident on North Avenue. Preliminary reports indicated a party hit multiple cars with one car crashing into a tree. BPD responded to the scene and confirmed a multiple MVA with a report of one of the vehicles just being reported stolen from a gas station moments before the accident. On-scene preliminary reports are indicating one party may have been under the influence. Extent of injuries appear to be non-life threatening at this time but do involve multiple parties with AMR treating the injured. This is still an active investigation as BPD is still deciphering witness accounts and those involved statements. 2021-10-31@7:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- At least…

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Social Media Investigation

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.” Witnesses from the three companies appeared at the hearing, with TikTok and Snap appearing before Congress for the first time. The hearing was the fourth in a series of bipartisan hearings spearheaded by Blumenthal and Ranking Member U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to inform legislation and prompt action by social media companies to address harms and dangers faced by children online. “Our hearing with the Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, was a searing indictment along with her documents of a powerful, gigantic corporation that put…

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Halloween Tips

Halloween is a fun night for thousands of ghosts and goblinsacross Connecticut. With safety in mind, the Connecticut State Police offers tips for keeping our state’syoungest residents safe during the evening of October 31. Children and parents are urged to follow theseinstructions for a memorable night of trick or treating: 1. Wear bright, light-colored or reflective costumes so that motorists see you. Add reflective tape totrick-or-treat bags for increased visibility. Carry a flashlight so that you will be seen as you walk from house to house.Use caution as you visit houses. Be alert for objects or toys in the walkway or on the porch.Never enter anyone’s house or car for a treat.Always go trick-or-treating in a group that includes adults;…

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