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Bridgeport News: Sailboat Rescue

2020-09-17#Bridgeport CT--This morning a 30' sail boat was on its side against the rocks near the foot of Howard Avenue. Bridgeport Fireboat and Zodiac 7 (rubber inflatable boat) deployed. The crew of Zodiac 7 removed one occupant and three dogs. Shuttled them back to land with no injuries reported.   This press release was made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_84797" align="aligncenter" width="1166"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

Video Report (click on the video to view) 2020-09-16@1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--State police are investigating a shooting involving a Bridgeport Police Officer. This afternoon during a press conference, Police Chief Rebecca Garcia said that at 1:10am police were called to a stabbing at 351 Clinton Avenue. The chief said the suspect was “making stabbing motions toward the victim,” Garcia said. Police attempted to de-escalate the incident without success. Police officers Elioz Henry and Sean Curran used a taser in an attempt to stop the suspect 27-year-old Juan Villa. Officer Henry fired his service weapon striking the suspect on the right side. Garcia said the victim thanked the officer for saving his life. Bridgeport Captian Brian Fitzgerald who is in charge of the…

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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

2020-09-16@1:34am--  #Bridgeport CT-- There was a police-involved shooting in the 300 block Clinton Avenue overnight where two people were shot according to my sources.  Police have not confirmed this at this time.  State Police have taken over the investigation.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_66365" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/[/caption]

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#Bridgeport CT--The City of Bridgeport Engineering Department and Public Facilities has moved into Phase 2 of a $2.5 million City-wide milling and paving project as well as a continuation of a $15 million, 100% federally funded safety improvement project to improve City of Bridgeport intersections on Main Street. In Phase 2 of the city-wide street paving project, milling and paving will include two remaining streets in the 132nd district and streets in the 133rd – 136th districts to be completed by September 25th, 2020.  130th and 131st districts were completed in Phase 1. Additionally, paving is now underway with the Main Street safety improvement project.  Residents are advised to expect detours or closures due to construction from North to South at the intersections of Keachele/Main Street, ending at the intersection of Golden Hill/Main Street.…

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