2020-06-12@5:11am–Despite Mayor Ganim’s best efforts to keep the public in dark by taking away the press’s Bridgeport Police radios I did find out that there was a stabbing in the 1300 block of Fairfield Avenue near Clinton Avenue. The victim appeared to be conscious and alert and talking to paramedics. There was also a shooting with no one or anything hit in the north end overnight but there are no details on that.
2020-06-11@10:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– Be careful on I-95 northbound near exit 28 on I-95 in the middle/left lane for a crash. No word on any injuries.
2020-06-11@6:06pm–#Bridgeport Ct– #cttraffic–Despite Mayor Ganim’s efforts to suppress the news I’ve learned there is a pursuit on I-95. The driver went southbound and got off exit 24 then back on I-95 northbound into Bridgeport.
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#Bridgeport CT– In a time that police departments should be more transparent, Mayor Joe Ganim and the city attorney have turned off all media radios. “The Office of the City Attorney has provided the City notice to deactivate portable radios that are in possession of any individual outside of law enforcement that is monitoring encrypted law enforcement transmissions. ”
That is why I didn’t have any information on the dangerous pursuit and manhunt that ended at Central High School this morning. The suspect was wanted in Norwalk for a shooting incident at Roodner Court. This left many citizens at risk. I only knew about it because the Fairfield Police Department was involved in the pursuit. It’s important for the public to know that Fairfield Police is very transparent, unlike Bridgeport Police. If an incident happens in Fairfield you can speak to the sergeant on the scene, and if a sergeant isn’t available you can phone the shift commander or even the public affairs officer, which Bridgeport has none of this. In Bridgeport, it’s guarded information. It’s not just me but ALL the media. It’s ironic this is the same candidate who said Mayor Finch ordered no bad news until after the election. Finch never ordered this had an open office.
Mayor Ganim has THREE communication personnel working for the mayor’s office. The police department has NONE. Even Chief A.J. Perez has been muzzled by this administration. When was the last time you saw him in front of a camera? A city the size of Bridgeport should have a dedicated press person like all the previous administrations. They did the first year of Ganim’s first year as mayor (after he was released from prison). Fairfield, Norwalk, New Haven, and even small towns like Easton have one. Bridgeport relies on the occasional 144 character Tweet from Scott Appleby who does not return phone calls or texts. The email sent to the media says “As a matter of protocol, Preliminary significant notifications will be posted to the appropriate Twitter platforms”. Seriously, how much information can be put in a 144 character medium? It also means you will only know what they want you to know.
Norwalk Police UPDATE: At approximately 10:00 a.m officers were called to Roodner Court at 261 Ely Avenue for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and found one victim, who was brought to the hospital. We are currently working with other law enforcement agencies as this is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Norwalk Police Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011.
Bridgeport Police said “The person(s) being investigated fled on foot onto the property of Central High School where he was approached by school security and at that time the party indicated that he needed assistance and that he was being chased. The party was taken into the security office and police were notified. Upon police arrival, that party fled the security office and was immediately apprehended outside of the building and taken into custody.”
Fairfield Police provided K-9 assistance and is taking the suspect into custody for Norwalk, currently being held on motor vehicle charges.
UPDATE: One person is being transported to the hospital.
2020-06-10@11:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are collecting shell casings at Washington and Highland Avenue after shots fired. So far no one or anything reported hit.
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2020-06-10@5:47pm–#Bridgeoprt CT– A gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. There is no word where in town the victim was shot or their condition. If you have any information police ask you to call the Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
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2020-06-10@4:38pm–#Bridgeport CT– Two people were injured in a crash at Seaview and Deacon Street. The traffic is currently being detoured.
2020-06-10@1:08pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck at Washington and Coleman Street.
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2020-06-09@9:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– There is a one-car rollover on East Main Street near Stuben Street. Avoid the area.
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