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Bridgeport News: Scholarships Awarded

Jul 31, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

The Bridgeport Guardians Inc. held its annual Captain Nelson P. Kearney scholarship awards dinner. Guardian members, as well as community leaders, joined together to promote the higher education focus on Bridgeport youth. The event was held at Thelmas Restaurant located downtown in the park city. The following awards, totaled at $3,250.00, were distributed at the scholarship dinner: Henryiana Maxelix Bassick High School Senior $1,000.00 award Attending Southern Connecticut State University Andrea Carvajal Central High School Senior $1,000.00 award Attending Western Connecticut State University Domenica Selitte Harding High School Senior $1,000.00 award Attending Southern Connecticut State University Nyshell Robertson Bridgeport resident $250.00 book award Attending Pace University for her sophomore year "It is our belief that through education, any student has the necessary framework to succeed in the…

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Bridgeport News: Teen Arrested In Robbery

Jul 31, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – July 30, 2014 – A city teen faces charges after a street robbery on Center StreetTuesday. Officer Raymond Ryan was on patrol when he observed a young male on a red bicycle riding past him. A short distance later, the officer was flagged down by a man who stated he had just been robbed by two males. One, the victim stated, was riding a red bicycle. Ryan checked the area and observed the male on a red bike and detained him. The juvenile stated he didn’t know anything about a robbery and stated that he was on probation for a robbery and assault. As Ryan was speaking with the suspect, the victim approached and stated, “That’s him.” The…

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Man Arrested for Assaulting Ex-Wife over Discarded Beer

Jul 31, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – July 30, 2014– A city man faces charges that he assaulted his ex-wife who threw away his beer because, she told police, he gets violent when he drinks. Officers Laura Azevedo-Rasuk and David Santiago responded to 598 Park St. on a report of a domestic assault Tuesday. The victim stated the incident involved her ex-husband, who resides with her. She told police that they argued when he arrived home from work and asked for his bottles of beer. She told him that she drank them. She told police that she, in reality, discarded them because her ex-husband gets violent when he drinks. During the argument, the suspect, Melvin Gonzalez, 49, struck the victim in the face and left the…

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Bridgeport News: Unresponsive In Front Of Hospital

Jul 30, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:26am--A man is unresponsive in a van parked across the street from Bridgeport Hospital on Grant Street. Firefighters and EMS on the way...... El hombre ha dejado de responder en una furgoneta aparcada en la calle de Hospital de Bridgeport en Grant Street. Los bomberos y el ccsme en el camino ...... Um homem não está respondendo em uma van estacionada em frente a Bridgeport Hospital em Grant Street. Bombeiros e EMS no caminho ......

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Bridgeport News: Street Fight

Jul 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

10:47pm--Police on scene on Main Street near the Courthouse breaking up a street fight, one man has a bat the other a knife. Unknown if either weapon is of the high capacity type..... La policía en la escena en la Main St, cerca del Palacio de Justicia de romper una pelea callejera, un hombre tiene que bate el otro un cuchillo. Desconocido si cualquiera de arma es el tipo de gran capacidad ..... Polícia na Main St, perto do Palácio da Justiça separando uma briga de rua, um homem tem o bastão do outro uma faca. Desconhecido se qualquer arma é do tipo alta capacidade .....

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Bridgeport News: Interesting Manhunt

Jul 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

7:40pm--Bridgeport News: Manhunt on in the yards between Bishop and Brookfield Avenue. One person in custody after giving himself up, one stuck on a roof that is requiring firefighters assistance and one person is still at large after the ran from a traffic stop. Buscar paseo por los patios entre el obispo y Brookfield Avenue. Una persona en custodia después de entregarse, un prisionero en un techo que está solicitando la ayuda de los bomberos y una persona sigue en libertad después de correr de una parada de tráfico. Busca a pé nos quintais entre Bishop e Brookfield Avenue. Uma pessoa sob custódia depois de se entregar, um preso em um telhado que está a requerer assistência de bombeiros e…

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery

Jul 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An attempted robbery occured by two teens, one with a gun at and Reservoir Avenue near Alba Avenue. The driver was about to get gas at the gas station and the two teens approached him, displayed a gun and demanded money. The driver was still in their car and drove off. Police are investigating. Un intento de robo se produjo por dos adolescentes, uno con una pistola y Reservoir Avenue cerca de Alba Avenue. El conductor estaba a punto de conseguir el gas en la estación de gas y los dos adolescentes se acercó a él, aparece un arma y exigió dinero. El conductor se encontraba todavía en su coche y se marchó. La policía está investigando. Uma tentativa de…

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Bridgeport News: School Supplies Giveaway

Jul 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Today, Mayor Bill Finch will join students and community leaders to help distribute backpacks and school supplies to third to sixth graders as part of the City’s Lighthouse Summer Program. Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, 1,200 Bridgeport students will have a brand new backpack full of school supplies. “In Bridgeport, we’re making smart investments in the future, ensuring our kids are prepared to attend college and compete for 21st century jobs. That’s why the Lighthouse Program is so important. It’s giving kids across Bridgeport a safe after school learning environment, and providing kids the tools they need to succeed.” In addition to the backpack and school supply distribution, Tuesday’s event will also include outdoor activities with students.…

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Tonight’s Car Fire

Jul 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't go to sleep yet East Side! Tonight car fire is multiple cars on fire next a house at 41 Dekalb Avenue. Firefighters on the way. UPDATE: Firefighters reporting 4 cars on fire no threat to any buildings. They are going to work on it. No te vayas a dormir todavía East Side! Esta noche el fuego del coche es varios coches en llamas próximas una casa en 41 Dekalb Avenue. Los bomberos en el camino. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los bomberos informaron 4 coches en llamas no es una amenaza para cualquier edificio. Ellos van a trabajar en él. Não vá dormir ainda East Side! Hoje à noite carro incendiado e vários carros em chamas próximas uma casa em 41 Dekalb Avenue. Bombeiros…

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Bridgeport News: Big Fight On Sheridan Street

Jul 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

9:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--A lot of police dispatched to Sheridan Street where there was a big family fight in the street. Now ya know! Facebook is holdingout on you! Get ALL our news on our Facebook wall or log in to DoingItLocal.com. We are smartphone friendly! -Una gran cantidad de policías enviados a Sheridan Street, donde había una gran lucha de la familia en la calle. Ahora ya sabes! -Um monte de policiais enviados para Sheridan Street, onde houve uma luta grande família na rua. Agora você sabe!

Bridgeport News: Scholarships Awarded

Bridgeport News: Teen Arrested In Robbery

Man Arrested for Assaulting Ex-Wife over Discarded Beer

Bridgeport News: Unresponsive In Front Of Hospital

Bridgeport News: Street Fight

Bridgeport News: Interesting Manhunt

Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery

Bridgeport News: School Supplies Giveaway

Tonight’s Car Fire

Bridgeport News: Big Fight On Sheridan Street

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