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Bridgeport Man Arrested with Stolen Firearm and Juveniles in Vehicle

Mar 2, 2025 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – On February 26, 2025, Officer Fischetti conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing multiple violations. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Andre J. Lewison of Bridgeport, was accompanied by three juveniles. During the stop, officers discovered a loaded black Stoeger STR-9C handgun with a laser inside the vehicle. The firearm, which was later determined to be stolen out of North Carolina, contained a 13-round magazine with 13 live 9mm rounds. Lewison was charged with failure to display plates and having tinted auto glass. He was also charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, weapons in a motor vehicle, stealing a firearm, illegal possession of a large-capacity firearm, and illegal alteration of firearm indents. Additionally, he was charged…

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Bridgeport News: Commercial Burglary

Mar 2, 2025 Alex

A commercial burglary occurred at the 1600 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport. There are no further details at this time. Keep your house safe with the Eufy Security SoloCam S340! it’s what we personally recommend and use in our business! Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for helping us serve the community!

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Traffic Stop in Bridgeport Leads to Arrest, Illegal Gun Seized

Feb 28, 2025 Alex

On February 27, 2025, at 7:51 PM, Bridgeport Police stopped a Black Chevrolet Camaro near Iranistan Ave and Laurel Ave due to a heavily tinted windshield. As Officer Fischetti activated his emergency lights, the driver, 27-year-old Nytwan Brown of Derby, attempted to back into a driveway. A records check revealed Brown had an active warrant out of North Branford. He was taken into custody, and a search of his vehicle uncovered a Taurus .45 caliber firearm with a heavily scratched-off serial number under the driver’s seat. Brown was charged with multiple offenses, including carrying a pistol without a permit and illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $15,000.

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State News

WALGREENS TO PAY $97.8M TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS IT BILLED THE GOVERNMENT FOR UNCOLLECTED PRESCRIPTIONS

Feb 27, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and 49 other attorneys general joined the U.S. Department of Justice in settling allegations against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens).  Under the terms of the agreement, Walgreens—which operates one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the country from its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois—will pay $97.8 million to resolve allegations that it unlawfully billed government health care programs for prescriptions that were never collected or otherwise received by patients.  The settlement agreement will resolve allegations set forth in two qui tam lawsuits: United States ex rel. Turck, et al. v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., et al., No. 4:19-cv-315 (E.D. Tex. filed Apr. 26, 2019); and United States, et al.…

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Bridgeport News: Commercial Burglary

Feb 27, 2025 Alex

Report of a burglary of a commercial building in the area of the 1000 block of Madison Ave in Bridgeport. There is not any more information at this time, but if we get any updates we'll let you know! Keep your house safe with the Eufy Security SoloCam S340! it’s what we personally recommend and use in our business! Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG LEADS 38-STATE AND TERRITORY BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST RISE IN ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME

Feb 27, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition in urging Congress to take action to address the rise in organized retail crime across the country. Organized retail crime has contributed to financial losses totaling over $121 billion in the U.S., and 76 percent of retail asset protection managers’ report their employees have suffered from violence at the hands of an organized retail criminal. Cargo theft remains a primary component of organized retail crime nationwide – disrupting supply chains and acting as an inflationary pressure on the price of everything from baby formula to clothing.  “This is not run-of-the-mill shoplifting. These are criminal organizations who recruit desperate people to steal and stock sophisticated online…

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Bridgeport Entertainment

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Feb 26, 2025 Alex

Tomorrow is February 27th—don’t miss Wine at The Klein (and Whiskey too!) this Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM! Step onto The Klein’s iconic stage and taste 50+ wines and whiskeys from Kindred Spirits & Wine Shops, with experts on hand to guide your experience. Enjoy delicious appetizers while supporting a great cause—all ticket proceeds benefit the Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 🎟 Tickets: $40 in advance | $50 on the day (no fees)🚫 Must be 21+ with valid ID to attend ⏳ Time is running out! Get your tickets TODAY: https://www.theklein.org/.../wine-at-the-klein-and.../ A night of fine drinks and great company—don’t wait! 🍷🥃

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Task Force Arrest Burglary Crew Linked to Multiple Heists

Feb 26, 2025 Alex

On February 20th, The Bridgeport Regional Task Force concluded a month-long investigation of Burglary suspects responsible for several ATM and commercial burglaries across the state of Connecticut. Through diligent investigative work, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, investigators were able to identify the suspects involved. During the early morning of 2/20, the suspects committed burglaries in Berlin and Hamden CT. As the suspect vehicle returned to Bridgeport, a take-down was conducted by Task Force Officers and Fairfield Detectives at 223 Iranistan Ave.  Francisco Ayala (24),  Edgar Crespo (34), Donnie James (22), were taken into custody and charged with the following on-site violations; Possession of Burglary Tools, Criminal Trespass, Larceny 6th degree, and interfering with an Officer. Ayala was additionally charged with Reckless Endangerment…

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