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Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest

Jun 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-06-22 #Bridgpeport CT-- This evening, Amheir Noel (DOB: 7/15/02 of P.T. Barnum Housing Complex, building #6, apt #208) was arrested for fatally shooting Kyle Dear in the P.T. Barnum Housing Complex on June 13th. Noel had been arrested by our gang task force earlier today on unrelated charges in the town of Milford. During a post-arrest interview, Noel admitted to shooting Dear. The murder was said to be in response to Dear’s friends robbing and pistol-whipping Noel.Noel is charged with Murder and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $2,500,000 bond and will be arraigned in court tomorrow.This was outstanding work by the lead investigator, Detective Thomas Harper, and all the detectives that worked on…

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Bridgeport Police Not Requiring College Degree For New Chief

Jun 21, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Davon Polite, president of the Bridgeport Guardians INC said in a press release:"We teach our kids that by continuing education you will have greater opportunities in life. The Bridgeport Guardians are appalled by the recent statements of not requiring a college degree for Police Chief Candidates.Most Police departments across the nation mandate requirements at the very least a Police Chief Candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree and prefer a Masters or doctorate..This is the most prestigious title candidates can apply for and its suppose to be a competitive process highlighting the qualifications of each candidate therefore selecting the most qualified.Bridgeport is always behind on the curve in every process, we need to do better not only for the Police Department…

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Bridgeport Police Force Now At 299 Of A Force of 425

Jun 20, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Officer Omar Jiminez retired last week after 14 years of service. This brings the police force down to 299 officers from a full force of 425 officer. There are only 12 officers expected to graduate from the academy soon. Additional officers will be retiring as well as more officers going to Hamden in the next few days. Officer Omar Jiminez has been operating the Urban Taqo food truck and going full time with it along with his son. This news report was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Scooter Crash

Jun 15, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-06-15@5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders were originally dispatched to Berkshire and Kossuth Street for a pedestrian struck. EMS reported on the radio they had two people involved in a scooter crash and one person had traumatic injuries. I found the scooter and parts at Stillman and Kossuth Street. Witnesses said they saw a red pick up truck speeding up and down Kossuth Street when the collision occurred. The striking vehicle fled the scene. Police believed they located the vehicle on Washington Terrace. Family members are saying on social media that the person in critical condition is fighting for his life.

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Park City Renters of State Rebate Program

Jun 15, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT— The City of Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services reminds Park City residents that Connecticut tenants who rent an apartment, a room, or live in communal housing and are age 65 years or older, or permanently disabled may apply to receive a Renters’ Rebate of up to $700 for individuals or up to $900 for married couples. Applications for the Renters’ Rebate tax relief program will be accepted through September 30th, 2022, for reimbursement on the 2021 filing period. The State of Connecticut Rebate Program has outlined qualifying criteria which includes an annual income of up to $38,100 for individuals or $46,400 for married couples. Qualifying persons may apply at the Eisenhower Senior Center at 307 Golden…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #11

Jun 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

VIDEO REPORT: On June 13, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the PT Barnum Housing Complex on a ShotSpotter activation and citizens reporting numerous shots fired with a person shot near buildings 10 and 11. Patrol Officers and AMR Ambulance responded to the scene to find a 22-year-old Shelton man laying down on the ground next to building 11 suffering from numerous gunshot wounds.  Medics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. Bridgeport Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB).  The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit currently collecting evidence within the housing complex.  Detectives are working several leads and the scene remains…

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