Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Retirees and Transfers

#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport Police Force, which should be at 425 strong is nearing just 300 with transfers and retirements. Congratulations to Captain Brian Fitzgerald on his last day at BPD as he retires. I've worked closely in the past with Captain Fitzgerald and I have to say he was highly professional and effective in getting results as former head detective. This is a big loss for the city in my opinion. Also, Sergeant Tjuana Bradley-Webb has retired after 29 years of service. Also retiring:Captain Steven Louga,l Officer Jose Paz, Officer, Angel Rivera, Lieutenant Nancy O'Donnell and Officer Faith Tyghter Officer Jonathan Simmons took his experience and transferred to the Fairfield Police Department. 27 officers this year have retired With…

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Homicide #10

Bridgeport Police UPDATE:On June 10, 2022, at approximately 1:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 100 block of Pricilla Circle on several reports of a party shot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers located a 37-year-old Bridgeport man lying down in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. AMR ambulance arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital. 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. They have since processed the crime scene, collected several items of evidence, and are working several strong leads. This appears to be an isolated incident where the victim knew his attacker(s). The Bridgeport Police…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2022-06-08@10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the mouth with an exit wound to the neck and he was walking and talking to police at Jane and Park Street. There is a second crime scene at Hallet and Jane Street. Police were seen looking for shell casings. It is not know if the two scenes are connected at this time. https://youtu.be/Z93oADiBnhQ

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Park Avenue Rollover

2022-06-08@1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A person on Park Avenue was attempting to turn left when witnesses told me she was struck from behind by a landscaping truck causing the vehicle to rollover. Police said the injuries were not serious. The crash was on the Fairfield side of Park Avenue but the car landed in Bridgeport.

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Homicide #9

#Bridgeport CT-- On Sunday June 5, 2022 at approximately 1:55 AM Bridgeport Police responded to a stabbing/assault at 922 Madison Avenue (Club Azul).  Upon arrival Officers located a victim outside the club suffering from a deep wound/laceration to his torso.  He is identified as a 27-year-old Bridgeport man.  The 27-year-old victim was quickly transported to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. During that time, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center updated responding Officers of a second victim that had arrived at an area hospital via private vehicle with life-threatening stab wounds to his torso, head, and extremities.  He has been identified as a 25-year-old Bridgeport man.  Both assaults appear to be related and both appear to have…

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Mayor Ganim Announces Bridgeport Director of Labor Relations and Legislative Affairs Project Manager

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced the appointment of Andre Ford as Bridgeport Director of Labor Relations and Andy Carlos Toledo as Legislative Affairs Project Manager.   Mr. Ford replaces Eric Amado as Interim Director of Labor Relations, and Mr. Toledo replaces Constance Vickers as Legislative Affairs Project Manager in the Ganim Administration.  “I am pleased to welcome Andre and Andy to our administration.  Both roles in Labor and Legislation are critical in the success of our city’s government operations,” said Mayor Ganim. “Andre and Andy are both skilled in curating strong relationships and developing data assessments in order to seek benefits and positive outcomes in their respective roles.” In his most recent position, Andre Ford served as Labor Relations Director for the…

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