Month: January 2022

I-95 Accident

2022-01-26@2:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic-- Two tractor trailers are pulled off to the side of the road on I-95 northbound near exit 28 After a minor accident. There is also a fluid spill in the center and right lane causing slippery conditions according to radio reports.

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Shelton News: Car Hits Building

2022-01-26@11:09am--#Shelton CT-- First responders were called to the plaza at 194 Levenworth Road for a car that hit a building. According to radio reports the damage to the building is mostly cosmetic but the building inspector was called to the scene. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/

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Mayor Ganim Announces Initiation of the Examination for City of Bridgeport Police Chief

#Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has provided a signed letter to the Personnel Director, Eric Amado, that will initiate an open and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport for a five (5) year term appointment pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter.Since no employment list currently exists for the position of Chief of Police, the Charter instructs the Personnel Director to administer an open and competitive exam and to certify the top (3) candidates to the Mayor within 150 days.Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that he is “committed to administering an examination for Chief of Police that is transparent to the public, conducted in a professional manner,…

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Bridgeport News: Morning Shooting

#Bridgeport CT-- After receiving a number of tips from viewers I contact the police about a shooting that three of you said it was at the hospital. I know we would not have known about this unless viewers contacted me.I contacted the police and this is what they said:"This morning around 1048hrs, the ECOC was notified about a gunshot wound victim that arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. It’s unknown where the shooting took place. The arriving officer did notice a bullet hole was lodged into the operator side door. The car was towed and Bridgeport Police are investigating this incident".

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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR GANIM RE: LAUREN SMITH-FIELDS

#Bridgeport CT-- First, I would like to restate the city’s condolences to the family and friends of Lauren Smith-Fields, and to the many caring individuals who have reached out seeking answers for Lauren. I recognize that the family and the community is experiencing a lot of pain because of the loss of a young woman in addition to unanswered questions and concerns about the way the matter has been handled. First, sensitivity and care is of utmost importance when working with the family of a victim. There is no tolerance for anything less than respect and sensitivity for family members and their loss. To that end, this matter has been referred to the Office of Internal Affairs to conduct a…

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