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Bridgeport News: Summer Youth Employment Positions Available

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced that for the fourth year in a row his administration is dedicating more than $250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2020 City of Bridgeport budget to fund the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative. A substantial portion of this allocation provides youth with summer employment opportunities while the balance is made available to local nonprofits planning summer opportunities for older youth. Young people between the ages of 14 to 21 looking for a summer job must apply before the Friday, May 31, 2019 deadline by 5:00 p.m. Participants will be interviewed and placed according to their interest to fill one hundred and twenty-five (125) available positions. “It was important that we continued to provide our youth…

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Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Shots Fired Incident

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-15 @ 11:14pm--One arrest was made in a shots fired incident off Madison Avenue near McKinley and Jackson Avenue. The firearm and the suspect was apprehended on Jackson Avenue and positively identified by multiple witnesses. There are no reports of anyone or anything hit at this time. Noticias de Brigeport: Arresto 2019-05-15 @ 11:14pm-Un arresto fue hecho en un incidente en la Avenida Madison cerca de McKinley y la Avenida Jackson. Un tiroteo. La arma y el sospechoso fueron detenidos en la Avenida Jackson y identificados positivamente por múltiples testigos. No hay informes de nadie o algo golpeado en este momento.

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Bridgeport’s Policy Management Department Receives National Award

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Bridgeport’s Office of Policy Management with the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget. Director of Policy Management Nester Nkwo said, “The budget presentation is an operational guide and a communication device. The national budget award received by the City of Bridgeport reflects that as well as sound policy, financial planning and strong economic development. This budget award also represents Mayor Ganim’s expectations for departments to strive for excellence. My special thanks to the staff in the budget office and various city departments for their support.” The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of…

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Bridgeport News: Police Nab Suspect

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-15 @ 9:26pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police were looking for a 2005 Dodge Magnum earlier this afternoon for a robbery and attempted kidnapping at the Pep Boys on Boston Avenue according to radio reports. Police caught up with them at Boston Avenue and Dover street making the arrest. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policía encuentra sospechoso 2019-05-15 @ 9:26pm-#Bridgeport CT-La policía estaba buscando un Dodge Magnum 2005 a principios de esta tarde para un robo y intento de secuestro en PEP Boys en la Avenida Boston de acuerdo con los informes de radio. La policía los arrestó en la Avenida Boston y en la calle Dover haciendo el arresto.

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Bridgeport News: Police Charge Two In February Homicide

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--This afternoon members of the Detective Bureau arrested the two men believed to be responsible for the February 11, 2019, homicide of 19-year-old Dyshon Williams at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School. The evidence indicates that Williams went to the school at about 10:30 pm to sell two ounces of marijuana to his friend, Darrick Tunstall (DOB: 3/15/00 of 231 Horace St). When Williams arrived, Tunstall and his friend, Vaughn Thomas Jr. (DOB: 3/8/99 of 22 Nelson Terrace) allegedly attempted to rob Williams of the marijuana, fatally shooting him in the process. Tunstall is charged with Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree, and Robbery in the First Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. Thomas is charged with Felony Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery…

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2 From Bridgeport Arrested In Motel Robbery

May 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford Police Press Release: On May 13, 2019, at approximately 9:45pm the Milford Police Department received a complaint of an Armed Robbery at the Mayflower Motel, 219 Woodmont Road, in which the clerk had been struck in the face with a firearm. Investigation showed a male offender baited the victim out from the back office by claiming the lobby microwave was broken. When the victim responded the male offender grabbed the victim by the neck and pointed a handgun in the victims face. The victim fought back and was hit in the face with the handgun and thrown across the room causing the victim to lose consciousness. The male offender then took the cash register and other items from the…

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Bridgeport News: Missing Firearms

May 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-14 @ 12:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Priscilla Circle resident reporting to police that after being away for a week, 4-5 firearms are missing from her home. She was supposed to turn them in per a court order according to radio reporsts. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Pistolas robadas 2019-05-14 @ 12:40am – #Bridgeport CT – Un residente de Priscilla Circle reporto a la policía que después de estar ausente por una semana, 4-5 armas de fuego faltan en su casa. Se supone que los entregaría por orden judicial según los reporteros de radio.

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I-95 Northbound Shutdown

May 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:40pm--UPDATE: Radio reports now saying the far right lanes are now open. 2019-05-13 @ 10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- I-95 northbound is closed at exit 27 for a crash right before exit 28 between a car and tractor trailer. I-95 N Cerrado 2019-05-13 @ 10:22pm – #Bridgeport CT – #cttraffic – I-95 Northbound está cerrado en la salida 27 por un carro justo antes de la salida 28 entre un carro y un tractor virado en su lado.

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Bridgeport News: Delivery Person Robbed

May 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-12 @ 9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pizza delivery person was robbed in 900 block of William Street. Taken were his wallet, phone, and food he was delivering. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo 2019-05-12 @ 9:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – Una persona repartiendo pizza fue robado en la 900 calle William. Se llevaron su billetera, teléfono y comida que estaba entregando

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired, House Hit

May 12, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-12 2 3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received shot spotter activation and a call from a citizen of 15 rounds fired in the 300 block of Madison Avenue by Grand Street. A few minutes later police received a call of a house being hit in the 400 block of Center Street. So far, no one reported hit. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Tiroteo 2019-05-12 2 3:28pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía recibió la activación de “Shots Fired” y una llamada de 15 rondas de disparadas en la 300 Avenida de Madison por la calle Grand. Unos minutos más tarde la policía recibió una llamada de una casa siendo golpeado en la 400 calle Central. Hasta…

Bridgeport News: Summer Youth Employment Positions Available

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Shots Fired Incident

Bridgeport’s Policy Management Department Receives National Award

Bridgeport News: Police Nab Suspect

Bridgeport News: Police Charge Two In February Homicide

2 From Bridgeport Arrested In Motel Robbery

Bridgeport News: Missing Firearms

I-95 Northbound Shutdown

Bridgeport News: Delivery Person Robbed

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired, House Hit

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