Bridgeport Cracks Down On Illegal Dumping
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Police and Public Facilities came together today to announce its victories against the War on Blight. Recently, a local man was caught red-handed illegally dumping nearly 50 tires on the side of the road off of Newfield Avenue. Days later, another individual was caught dumping a Jacuzzi in the same location. Both individuals were arrested, fined for their infraction and the vehicles used were seized by Bridgeport Police.Efforts to build awareness and follow thru with enforcement have led to the arrest of over six illegal dumpers with four vehicle seized to date. “There is a coordinated effort of multiple departments from law enforcement to clean up,” said Mayor Ganim. “We are letting people…