2022-03-05@7:27pm–UPDATE: All are in custody!
Bridgeport News: One Carjacker Held At Gunpoint2022-03-05@7:11pm–#Bridgpeort CT–#cttraffic– Police have one person being held at gunpoint on exit 29 northbound exit ramp. Two other males took off running. They were pursed from Westport after a carjacking.
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The Bridgeport Guardians would like to take this time to congratulate our member recently promoted, Detective Kateema Riettie. Detective Riettie became the first black female to be promoted to detective in over 15 years. This has been long overdue for the Bridgeport Police Department and Mayor Joseph P. Ganim to take positive steps forward to diversify the ranks within the Bridgeport Police Department. This is a step in the right direction, and we look forward to working alongside Mayor Ganim and his administration to continue diversifying the ranks within the police department to have a department that reflects the community they serve. But, again, this is a small step forward in the right direction. With Mayor Ganim and his administration’s commitment, we believe that we can make a difference together.
2022-03-05@3:35pm–#Shelton CT– #cttraffic– Report of a car down the embankment after a head on collision at Levenworth Road at Indian Wells Road. Extrication is required in both vehicles.
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2022-02-26@7:07pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police reported that an unlocked 2021 Hyundai Elantra was stolen with the engine running while parked at Pokémoto at 1512 Post Road. The car was later recovered in New Haven on February 27.
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2022-03-04@11:21pm– There were multiple injuries on this crash that started on Stratford Avenue at East Main and ended in the entrance to Boca Restaurant. I was told that one vehicle fled the scene.
2022-03-04@9:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to the Barnum House at 140 Fairfield Avenue for an odor of smoke on the 10th floor. They then began receiving calls from the 11th floor and additional resources were called to investigate. Firefighters quickly discovered it was food burning on a stove in one of the apartments, no fire.
Bridgeport Police Promotions#Bridgeport CT– Here are the back of the heads of those promoted to detective today away from the public eye in the police chief’s newly decorated office. I requested to report on the this secret event and was told “According to PD Administration the event is for officers and family. They will be recording the event and will disseminate the video to all media”. Great job, eh? I guess they didn’t want to see the upgrades to Chief Garcia’s office and inquire on the expenses. As a citizen of Bridgeport you have to ask why the secrecy? Why city controlled media? It all started when Mayor Joe Ganim took the press’s ability to monitor the police dispatch channel. What other secrets are there?
Regardless, the city released this statement to the press (17 minute dark video of the same angle throughout can be viewed here: (https://bit.ly/BPDDetectives)”Bridgeport, CT – Today, the promotional oath of office was administered for five Bridgeport Police officers in the Police Chief’s Office at the Bridgeport Police Department Headquarters at 300 Congress Street. The ceremony elevated Police Officers Anthony Caiazzo, Damien Csech, Eliud Henry, Kateema Riettie, and Scott Peslak to their new role as Detectives in the City of Bridgeport.
Acting Chief Garcia stated, “ I am proud of the continued commitment on behalf of the members of the police department, as exhibited by these officers, to members of our community. The Oath of office affirms that the newly appointed Detectives will continue to faithfully and impartially serve the City of Bridgeport to the best of their skill, wisdom, judgement, and ability.”
The ceremony was open to families and Supervisors of the officers only. Our new Police Recruits were also present and able to witness the opportunities for advancement within the department. Photos and video captured from the event can be viewed virtually on the Bridgeport Police Department Facebook page”.
Trumbull News: Monroe News: Fires2022-03-04@3:05pm– #Monroe CT– #Trumbull CT– #ctfire–Firefighters were very busy with two fires at the same time. The first was on Wood Drive in Monroe and another on Greenwood Drive in Trumbull. Special thanks to John Cotter of Nutmeg Adjusters for providing the photo from Monroe.
#Stratford CT– On 03-01-2022 Harold Bolling age 64 of Stratford was arrested as the result of a warrant. Bolling was charged with the following;
1. Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs (1 count)2. Reckless Endangerment (1 count)3. Risk of Injury to A Minor (26 counts)The charges stem from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in this town on 01-12-2022 in the area of 3241 Main Street. Bolling was operating a school bus at the time with 26 students aboard. During the crash the school bus struck a FedEx truck and subsequently came to rest on the lawn of 3241 Main Street. There were no injuries reported at the time of the accident.Bolling was held on a $100,000 dollar bond and brought to court on 03-02-2022 for arraignment.T
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2022-03-04@1:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– It was just cigarettes burning in an ashtray in the basement, no fire on Platt Street, no fire. But now you know what all the noise was about!
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