The press seems to have the same thing on their mind today regarding the Bridgeport Police Department. Connecticut Post wrote an article today asking "Can Ganim staff talk to the press or is media policy too strict" ( I would link to it but it's hidden behind their pay wall). Lennie Grimaldi of Only In Bridgeport also wrote "For Ganim, Transparency Must Be The Word During Police Chief Search" (http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/for-ganim-transparency-must-be-the-word-during-police-chief-search/) Grimaldi feels the chief is camera shy. My experience with her in the past at press conferences was that she always asked me if I need anything like an interview so I don't think she's is shy. I believe she is now being directed by the Ganim Administration on what…
Fairfield News: Theft From Cars Blotter
2/13- Vehicle entered while parked on street in front of house on Lalley Boulevard. Driver’s side window smashed, Center console and glove box rummaged through. $2,650 in cash taken from center console.2/13 Another car in the same area of Lalley Boulevard had 2 windows smashed but nothing was taken.2/13 Vehicles were entered and rummaged through, nothing taken on Pequot Avenue.2/15 Vehicle entered on Sterling Street, nothing taken.2/18 Front license plate taken from a car on Colonese Road.This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Fairfield News: Garage Fire
2022-02-21-@1:54pm--#Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a garage fire on Princess Pine before it extended to the home. Second quick stop like this in 4 days in town.
Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire
2022-02-21@1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters extinguish a mattress fire on Louisiana Avenue with no extensions to the home. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving PD
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving PD2022-02-21@10:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--A three car crash involving one Bridgeport Police car on Route 8/25 southbound, where else, exit 2. No reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Sprinkler System Extinguishes Fire
2022-02-20@11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire in the 300 block of Railroad Avenue was extinguished by the sprinkler system in the structure. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Checking Door Handles At The Dealership
2022-02-20@11:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- An alert custodian spotted a man checking car doors in the lot of Balise Hyundai on Commerce Drive. Police apprehended the man who then had difficulty breathing and was transported to the hospital before being processed at police headquarters.
Popcorn Ear
2022-02-20@6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the way to the 2600 block of Fairfield Avenue for a 5 year old who has popcorn stuck in their ear. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Larceny
On November 9, 2021, a resident came to the Westport Police Department to report a possible larceny. The complainant stated that on August 13, 2020, he gave a $13,000.00 deposit to Joseph Esposito, Jr. to plant several trees on his property. The work was purportedly never performed and despite multiple requests the deposit was not returned to the complainant. The officer assigned to this case interviewed Mr. Esposito. Mr. Esposito said that his intention was to honor the contract and that he did take the $13,000.00 to enable him to purchase the trees from the nursery. However, Mr. Esposito could not provide a receipt showing he did in fact buy the trees. Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr.…