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Bridgeport News: Ganim Ready For Round 4

Jan 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

I want to say and express here today. As I as I did on election night on Tuesday. My humble appreciation. For the thousands of residents voters in the city of Bridgeport who trudged through difficult weather in January to make sure that their votes counted and the hard leaders hard fought battle. And the hard fought progress that we're making in the city of Bridgeport would continue. Fantasies that the Gomes campaign are trying to throw out to justify asking and forcing the City of Bridgeport to spend another $120,000 for the 4th election in four months. Business now forced, unnecessarily forced. General election forced by Mr. Gomes because he's not satisfied with the last three losses and wants…

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Bridgeport News: Gomes Vows To Fight On

Jan 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today, candidate for mayor of Bridgeport John Gomes promised to push forward to a February vote. These are the soundbites from his speech today which he said: "We are deeply committed to this campaign. As residents of Bridgeport, there is a resounding concern that change is necessary. That status quo has become unbearable. We, yes. Represent the voice of those who feel trapped in the cycle . As you know, our campaign was derailed when evidence of systematic attempts to oppress voters and to cheat. As the election and it was surface. A Superior Court judge agreed that the validity of the September 23 primary. Its results could not be validated because we had overwhelming evidence that we presented in…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Jan 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today's vehicle fire is at the intersection of State Street and Park Ave, where a Ford F150 has a small fire in its wheel well. Fire fighters are on scene and are currently putting it out.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Jan 30, 2024 Alex

Report of a male child struck by a car at the intersection of Park Ave and West Liberty street.

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Youth arrested on gun chargedue to parking violation

Jan 30, 2024 Alex

On Saturday January 27, 2024, Bridgeport Police Officer Salce was patrolling the area of the Greens Apartment Buildings when he observed a vehicle parked in a limited parking zone for beyond the extended timeframe. While approaching the vehicle the male party exited the vehicle holding his waistband and proceeded to flee from the approaching officer. Officer Salce gave chase and apprehended the party without incident and subsequently located a loaded firearm on this male party, ( GLOCK 19) with an extended magazine containing 30 live rounds of 9mm ammunition as well as 1 loaded in the chamber. The firearm was tucked into his waist and then in spandex type leggings, no holster.The male party later identified as a juvenile was…

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Ice Cream Truck Heist Ends in Cold Custody!

Jan 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

The cold caper began when state police started following the truck from Milford to Bridgeport where they got off exit 27, right in front the state police headquarters where they boxed him in. The irony didn't escape law enforcement, who swiftly scooped him up. Charges include grand theft auto and an inevitable brain freeze. In the end, this chilling tale serves as a reminder that crime may not always pay, but it can certainly bring a scoop of unexpected hilarity to the daily grind.

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Alice She Shed Fire

Jan 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-01-29 @7:41pm-- #Bridgeport--Bridgeport Fire Department was called to a shed fire in the back of a home in the 100 block of Alice Street. Firefighters' quick work kept the fire from spreading to a nearby garage. https://youtu.be/qO-szjeprq0

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Bridgeport News: Update on Shots Fired on Main Street.

Jan 29, 2024 Alex

On January 28, 2024, at approximately 12:50 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of shots fired and a motor vehicle accident within the 1100 block of Main Street in downtown Bridgeport. Officers arriving on scene located a 2-car motor vehicle accident with one of the striking vehicle occupants suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. That victim, identified as a 27-year-old Milford man, was taken to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance for treatment. He is listed in stable condition. A 29-year-old Naugatuck woman and 57-year-old Naugatuck women sustained injuries during the motor vehicle crash. Both were transported to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance and are listed in stable condition. While Officers were securing the crime…

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