2020-06-20@1:25pm–#Bridgeport CT– Two people shot on Summerfield Avenue. Both were shot in the legs.
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Bridgeport News: Stabbing Update
#Bridgeport CT– On June 1, 2020 at 4:10pm, the Bridgeport Police responded to a report of a person stabbed in the area of George Street and Madison Avenue. On-scene BPD came upon a victim that was bleeding heavily from the neck. The victim and witnesses were able to indicate to police that the responsible party later identified as Mr. Jony Antonio Valle-Lanuza, was drinking with the victim when Mr. Valle-Lanuza struck the victim with a beer bottle. Detectives from the BPD were able to locate the residency of Mr. Valle-Lanuza and upon arrival at the residence, they noticed a blood trail that led to the apartment occupied by Mr. Valle-Lanuza. While announcing themselves many times the detectives were able to locate Mr. Jony Antonio Valle-Lanuza who was intoxicated and was placed under arrest. The victim at the time of the report was in stable condition.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
Police UPDATE: Police confirmed that the gunshot victim incident happened in the vicinity of Highland Avenue. Victim stated he was waiting in his car when he shots fired and a few moments later felt pain in the area of his shoulder. Injuries are reported to be non-life threatening.
UPDATE: The victim was shot at Highland Avenue.
UPDATE: One apartment in Trumbull Gardens had a bullet come in thier home. No one injured.
2020-06-01@2020@10:48pm–#Bridgeport CT– A gunshot victim just showed up to St. Vincent’s Hospital. Earlier there was a drive-by shooting on Reservoir Avenue, Highland Avenue, Trumbull Avenue, and Highland and Washington Avenue.
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Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery
2020-06-01@8:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– There was an attempted robbery at the Subway at 926 East Main Street. According to radio reports (I’m sure the manager will leave more voice messages on my Facebook inbox), 3 males attempted to rob the store. Two were armed with knives and another with a hammer. They were last seen fleeing down Barnum Avenue.
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Bridgeport News: Ammo Shoplifted
2020-06-01@7:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– A person just shoplifted ammo from the Bass Pro. Radio reports say he didn’t have a permit so I’m guessing he took it and ran when asked. He was carrying a Sprite bottle though.
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Bridgeport News: Shoot Out
2020-06-01@5:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– Multiple calls for a shootout at 199 Yacht Street between occupants of two different cars. So far on a parked car was hit and a window in the complex. The hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims. Shell casings have been collected into evidence.
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Bridgeport News: Life-Threatening Stabbing
2020-06-01@4:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a life-threatening stabbing to the neck at Madison Avenue and George Street. A blood trail was seen down George Street. Police and detectives are investigating.
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Bridgeport News: That Sucks….
2020-06-01@12:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a vacuum truck on fire at Beecher and Park Street.
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New Leadership For The Discovery Museum
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (May 18, 2020) – Today, the Discovery Museum announced the hiring of Terry O’Connor as Interim Executive Director. “Terry brings to The Museum his leadership skills and expertise in the educational and non-profit worlds in Fairfield County”, said Tom Vos, Chairman of the Board of The Discovery Museum. “Terry has agreed to come out of retirement to add his experience to The Museum as it faces unprecedented challenges brought on by the coronavirus”, said Vos.
Terry is well known throughout Fairfield County for his work with children in non-profit and educational organizations. Before his retirement in December 2018, Terry served for 26 years as Executive Director of The Cardinal Shehan Center, and before that he was head coach of the Fairfield University basketball program. He began his career as a teacher and has an MS in physical education from Syracuse University.
Bill Finch, who will be completing his commitment to The Museum at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th, will remain with The Museum for a transition period. “When Bill announced to the board in March his intention to leave, the Executive Committee and I began to plan for a smooth transition”, said Vos. “The turmoil caused by the coronavirus disruption forced us to look for an interim executive director to make sure we would not be left with a gap in our leadership. We will begin the search shortly for a permanent executive director, but the most pressing issue right now is to plan for re-opening of The Museum and for ways to adapt our educational and hands-on STEM exhibit experience to the new realities we face.”
“I cannot say enough good things about my time with The Museum,” said Bill Finch. “We’ve made some great strides and I look forward to remaining one of The Museum’s strongest advocates. That said, when I signed on as Executive Director, the plan was always to spend two to three years to raise The Museum’s visibility and increase local financial support. I’m proud that has been accomplished, and I look forward to ensuring a smooth transition.”
Asked what his next step will be, Finch stated that it will be announced at a later date.
Bridgeport News: Weekly Trash Chute Fire
2020-09-01@12:14am— After a short reprieve, the trash chute is on fire again….
2020-06-29@9:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters back again for the weekly garbage chute fire.
2020-06-14 –#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters are back at 985 Fairfield Avenue for a trash chute fire. Here is the image from the May 18th incident,
2020-05-31@10:02pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters are back at 985 Fairfield Avenue for a trash chute fire. Here is the image from the May 18th incident, firefighters were also there on May 5th.
