#Bridgeport News: One thing I have noticed since with the Ganim Administration is that there is a new openness within the police department. This week I had the opportunity to meet and talk candidly with the new cadets, most of whom are Bridgeport residents. Here are six of those recruits discussing why they want to become a Bridgeport Police Officer. This will be a three part series of that conversation.
#Bridgeport Connecticut--The best tip Domino's Pizza driver Jonathan Council could have received is if he listened to K-9 Officer Mark Martocchio advice to move his car on the narrow Olive Street ( or hold the olives). Instead he moved his car further up the block and now was blocking traffic. After refusing to show the officer his registration and then throwing it at the officer, instead of receiving an infraction for improper parking he then added Interfering with an Officer like adding toppings to a pizza. After a cheesy mugshot and posting a $5,000 bond he was released from custody. The officer delivered the pizzas to the woman who ordered it for her family's dinner and instructed here to contact Domino's for…
11:50am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters are on scene at 261 Pacific Street for a stove fire. Time for Plan B for lunch!
#Bridgeport Connecticut--Please be aware that members of the Traffic Division are going to be taking part in a Booster Seat Giveaway on March 21, Monday. The event will take place at Barnum School, 495 Waterview Ave in the gym from 1:00pm-3:00pm. (Refer to the attachments for complete details). Lt Thomas Minar and PO Michael Falbo are certified CPS techs and will be there to assist in the proper installation of the booster seats. PO John Perry will be there to give a short talk on traffic safety. K-9 Team PO Mark Martocchio and K-9 Trace will be doing a K-9 demo. (City of Bridgeport Press Release) This report is made possible:
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Report of a possible kitchen or stove fire at 296 Lafayette Street. Here come the firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating shots fired at Trumbull and Reservoir Avenue, shell casings found and a couple of casing that didn't go off, possibly AK-47 round according to radio reports. So far no word of anyone or anything hit. Police are looking for a silver four door Acura possibly involved. This report is made possible by:
3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have one person detained for allegedly setting a dumpster fire at 471 Barnum Avenue. This report is made possible by:
On June 18th, the Bridgeport and Fairfield American Legion Baseball Program Salutes our Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military Personnel and Veterans with a cookout and Collecting supplies for our troops serving overseas. Come out and join the opening day celebration to salute our first responders and military personnel at Seaside Park (1 Barnum Dyke Road) at baseball diamond #1. For more information contact: Jim Meszoros (203) 212-2755 Joseph Pagan (203) 414-8514 Sar Ford (203) 526-5300
Susan Katz, local creative director recently took top honors at the prestigious 2016 Reed Awards for Best Direct Mail for a Democratic Mayoral Candidate for Mayor Joe Ganim (CT). She also took two Finalist titles: Best Campaign Comeback Mayor Joe Ganim for digital and traditional media she produced. Campaign Branding & Field Work Best Literature Piece for First Selectman Tim Herbst (CT) See Susan's website at: http://www.katzing.com/2016/03/10/campaigns-elections-magazine-names-susan-katz-winner-2016-reed-political-media-awards-for-joe-ganim-and-tim-herbst/?utm_source=Reed+Awards+2016&utm_campaign=Constant+Contact+Reed+Awards+2016&utm_medium=email See the full awards listing at: http://campaignsandelections.com/campaign-insider/2659/2016-reed-award-winners?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketing&utm_campaign=content&utm_source=Reed+Awards+2016&utm_campaign=Constant+Contact+Reed+Awards+2016&utm_medium=email
11:11am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Tisdale School at 250 Hollister Avenue had a lock in after one call of shots fired at Stratford and Logan Street which was unfounded according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
