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Bridgeport City Officials On School Threats

Bridgeport, CT – Due to the alarming incident that recently involved multiple schools throughout the Bridgeport Public School District, the City of Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police Department, and the Bridgeport Board of Education would like to reassure all parents, students, staff members, and all other residents of the community that safety remains the top priority. This issue has significantly impacted the Bridgeport community as a whole and is not to be taken lightly. Because of this, the Bridgeport Police Department used all necessary resources, including working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to find the individual responsible for the incident. At this time, the individual has been arrested and all City entities have determined that a threat no longer remains within the Bridgeport Public Schools, with hopes that a peace of mind will be gradually brought to the community.

Mayor Ganim stated, “Keeping our residents safe is always a top priority of mine, and that includes our Bridgeport Public school students, staff members, and parents. A situation like this is of extreme concern and we take this very seriously. I want to express my gratitude to our Bridgeport Police Department for acting swiftly and making an arrest while also mitigating this issue in the most efficient way possible.”

Chief Roderick Porter stated, “The Bridgeport Police Department would like to ensure our community that the safety of our students and staff is a priority. We would like to thank our Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, and our federal partners for working together on this case in such a timely manner.”

Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David stated, “The last 24 hours have created a great deal of fear and anxiety for all members of our community as we face these challenging times together. Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff; ensuring that everyone is able to go home to their families at the end of the school day. We will continue to face difficult days together, and we will continue to improve where needed to ensure the protection of our schools.”

The City of Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police Department, and the Bridgeport Board of Education would like to remind all parents, students, staff, and residents of the community that safety plans are currently in place within each Bridgeport Public School and are to be used as mandatory guidelines when emergencies arise. All City entities are also reminding everyone to remain vigilant and make immediate reports to the Bridgeport Police Department if any threats are made throughout the Bridgeport Public School District.

Stratford News: Gun Found At School UPDATE

A firearm was discovered on the grounds of Nichols Elementary School during the evening of September 18, 2024. It was found covered in dirt and debris, both inside and out, and had rusted significantly from prolonged exposure to the elements. The firearm matches the description of one reported missing after an incident that occurred nearby in 2017.

The Detective Bureau is currently investigating whether there is a connection between this firearm and the 2017 incident. Authorities have confirmed that the firearm posed no immediate threat to the public, as it appears to be inoperable due to its current condition.

Arrest Made in Ansonia School Threat

This morning, 9/19/2024, at about 6:40 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received a complaint about a threat to the Ansonia Public Schools posted on social media. The Ansonia Board of Education was notified and a decision was made to cancel school. Our Patrol Division and Detective Bureau were able to interview several potential witnesses. During the interview process a 13 year-old female juvenile confessed to making the post and she was arrested. The juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court for Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree.

Chief Williams commends the actions of the Ansonia Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau for their quick response and coordinated effort to secure the schools and investigate the threat.

Working in conjunction with the Ansonia Board of Education and Superintendent Joseph DiBacco, we would like to release the following statement to all the parents and guardians.

Please speak to your children about how to communicate (i.e. email, social media) in an appropriate manner. Please know that all threats to our schools or students are taken very seriously and are investigated thoroughly.

We encourage parents to speak with your child about making the right choices and the potential consequences of their actions.

Tomorrow, Friday, September 20th, the Ansonia Public Schools will resume a regular schedule of classes. We appreciate your help as we work together to keep all of our students safe and help them make positive choices for themselves and our community.

Arrest Made In Bridgeport School Threat

At 10:50 pm The Bridgeport Police Department made a juvenile arrest in the recent threat to our schools.  The Bridgeport Police Department would like to ensure our community that the safety of our students and staff is a priority and that there will be a strong police presence at our schools. We would like to thank our patrol division, Detective Bureau, and our federal partners for working together on this case. 

Bridgeport School Threat

Many concerned parents reached out to us about a possible threat posted online. I immediately reached out and to the city and received this report:

The Bridgeport Police Department is aware of and actively investigating the recent threats to our schools. We are committed to ensuring that all our students and staff are safe in our schools and will provide all of the necessary resources to protect our schools.

Unofficial Facebook pages report a two hour delay with the schools tomorrow.

Additionally, we are actively and aggressively pursuing all individuals responsible for making these threats.

We strongly encourage, anyone who might have information regarding this threat to please contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. Also, if anyone would like to utilize our Tips Line, please call 203-576-TIPS.

Board Of Education Statement:
We are aware of a viral threat to our schools tomorrow. Safety is our top priority. Immediate steps:

• 2-hour delay for all schools

• Increased security presence

• No visitors or outdoor activities

• Keep doors locked

Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Thank you for your cooperation. For up to date and accurate information, please visit our Facebook page. We are in continuous communication with law enforcement in our joint efforts to keep schools safe.

Shelton News: Woman in Cow Costume Sells Milk on Ojibwa Rd

A Resident of Ojibwa Trail/Road in Shelton had quite the moo-ving experience just now when police were called to investigate a a woman, dressed as a cow, was spotted selling milk door-to-door. The unusual vendor caught the eye of concerned neighbors, who dialed authorities after hearing the udderly strange sales pitch.

While no laws were broken, authorities gave her a stern warning. No charges were filed, but it’s safe to say this cow-tastrophe was a bum-steer according to unconfirmed radio reports. Stew Leonard was NOT available for comment.

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