Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Police Nab ATM Thieves After Pursuit

10PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Police nab ATM thieves who were using a cutting torch to cut into an ATM at Bank of America at 2091 Boston Avenue.  Police responded when the alarm at the ATM activated to the alarm company who notified police.  The suspects fled down Boston Avenue, through city streets with police right behind them.  They got on I-95 exiting in Fairfield where they ran through town and then back onto  I-95 northbound where state police entered the pursuit.  Spike strips were set up at exit 34.  I don't know if the hit the strips but they did get off exit 34, back onto I-95 southbound where the pursuit came to an end near exit 29.   One suspect was quickly taken…

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Senator Reaffirms Supreme Court Picks

HARTFORD – State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport)  joined a unanimous and bipartisan vote to reappoint four ethnically and politically diverse judges to another eight-year term on the Connecticut Superior Court. Sen. Moore voted today to reappoint: Democrat Mohammad Nawaz Wahla of Glastonbury, who retired as a major after 20 years in the Pakistan Army. He received law degrees from the University of Punjab in 1974, the University of Texas at Austin in 1991 and the University of Houston in 1998, and formed his own law firm, Wahla & Associates, in 1999. Republican Hunchu Kwak of West Hartford, a native of Korea and a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the University of Connecticut School of Law Democrat…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2:10am--A man walked into Bridgeport Hospital with gunshot wounds.  About ten minutes earlier, there were calls of shots fired in the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue.  No crime scene was established at this time.   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Hombre herido 2:10am--Un hombre entró al hospital de Bridgeport con heridas resultados de una pistola. Unos diez minutos antes, hubo llamadas de disparos en el la calle 1000 de la Avenida Stratford. No se estableció ninguna escena del crimen en este momento.

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City Of Bridgeport Launches Black History Month

#Bridgeport CT-- Mayor Ganim joined the City of Bridgeport to unveil a portrait of Margaret E. Morton to reside in the Bridgeport Government Center to celebrate Margaret E. Morton Day and kick off Black History Month.  Morton was elected to the state legislature and was the first black state senator. Black History Month en Bridgeport #Bridgeport CT--El alcalde Ganim unió a la ciudad de Bridgeport para revelar un retrato de Margaret E. Morton para residir en el Bridgeport Government Center para celebrar el día de Margaret E. Morton y dar inicio al mes de Black History. Morton fue elegida para la legislatura estatal y fue la primera mujer de color senadora del estado.

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Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Closed

2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Park Avenue southbound is closed between Benham and Maplewood Avenue. No reason was given on the radio report. Expect minor delays in the area.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: La Avenida de Park esta cerrado 2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT—La Avenida de Park sur está cerrado entre Benham y Maplewood. No se dio ninguna razón en el informe de radio. Espere retrasos menores en el área.

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

9:29pm--UPDATE: Suspect apprehended in the 200 block of Worth Street. 9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police stopped a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The driver bailed on foot on Iranistan Avenue and there is a manhunt in the area.  The suspect was seen pulling at his waistband, so he may be pulling his pants up or armed.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Buscando un hombre 9:29pm--actualización: Arrestaron el sospechoso en la 200 calle de Worth. 9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--La policía paro un vehículo viajando a una velocidad alta. El conductor se huyo a pie en la Avenida Iranistan. La policía vio el sospechoso halando los pantalones por la cintura, no se sabe si estaba arreglando sus…

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

8:15AMish-- Police spokesperson Terron Jones confirmed an armed robbery by 2-3 suspects at the Autozone at 300 North Avenue.  Witnesses said they were heavily armed.  Jones said they fled in a vehicle.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo Armado 8:15AMish – El portavoz de la policía Terron Jones confirmó un robo armado por 2/3 sospechosos en el Auto Zone en la 300 Avenida North. Los testigos dijeron que estaban fuertemente armados. Jones dijo que huyeron en un vehículo.

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