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Bridgeport Teen Arrested After Trumbull Armed Robbery of Dirt Bike

Trumbull, CT — A Bridgeport teenager was arrested on December 31 after allegedly robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint and stealing the victim’s dirt bike on Trumbull's "Rails to Trails" path. Police identified the suspect as Giovanni DeJesus, 19, of East Main Street, Bridgeport. Around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to the area near White Plains Road and Quarry Road, where the young victim reported being confronted by a group on dirt bikes. According to police, DeJesus pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the dirt bike before fleeing toward Bridgeport. Bridgeport officers quickly located DeJesus on Palisade Avenue, where he was apprehended. Police recovered a Glock 19 handgun modified to be fully automatic, along with a 30-round magazine and additional…

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Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm

On December 27th, around 11:20 a.m., an altercation occurred at a gas station in the 900 Block of Park Avenue involving three parties, including Curtis Dwayne Gibbs. During the incident, a firearm was discharged, though no injuries were reported. Later that day, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport Police stopped a motor vehicle near Norman Street and State Street. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs, a passenger in the vehicle, refused to exit and ignored verbal commands from officers, leading to a vehicle pursuit through the City of Bridgeport. The chase caused a motor vehicle accident and continued onto I-95 north. With assistance from Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police, the vehicle was eventually stopped at Exit 41. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs was arrested…

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Bridgeport Police Pursue Suspect in Vehicle Chase Ending on I-95

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Norman Street and State Street. The driver refused to exit the car and ignored officers' verbal commands, leading to a pursuit through Bridgeport that extended onto I-95 North. The chase ended near exit 41 in Milford, where Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police assisted in stopping the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, and the investigation remains ongoing. Unconfirmed radio reports suggested the driver was wanted in connection with a shots-fired incident. A witness at the scene reported that the driver released a dog onto the officers during the confrontation. Authorities reportedly recovered a firearm, though additional details have yet to be confirmed.

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Hi-Ho-Ho Smokestack?

Last week we met with Bridgeport officials on the new paint scheme on the Hi-Ho Daddario coal chute on North Avenue. Mayor Ganim mentioned that the red and white smoke stack on the PSEG is slated for demolition and would like to save it. Many have said it is a beacon for boats and aircraft. Alex from DoingItLocal had the best idea!

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Bridgeport News: Victim ID’d in CT Ave Fire

Today, the Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that an identification was made on the victim from the structure fire that occurred on December 23rd.  The victim Fabienne Laramee, 26 succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department sends its condolences to the family during this difficult time.  The Red Cross has assisted another family from this fire totaling: 6 Families (14 adults, 6 children, and 1 dog) The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police, Fire, and Explosion investigation unit are working together as this is an active investigation to determine the cause of this structure fire.

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