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Bridgeport News: Interesting Manhunt

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

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

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

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

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!

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Bridgeport News: Bonfire at PT Barnum Housing

8:56pm--#Bridgeport CT--Kids start a bonfire at building 13 near the mailboxes at PT Barnum Housing on St. Stephen's Road.  Firefighters on the way, reports say its getting large. - Los niños iniciaron un incendio en el edificio 13, cerca de la buzones PT Barnum PT Barnum housing na St Stephen's Road. Bomberos en el camino, los informes dicen que está haciendo grande. - Crianças começaram uma fogueira no edificio 13 perto das caixas de correio de PT Barnum housing na St Stephen's Road. Bombeiros no caminho, os relatórios dizem está ficando grande.

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Mayor Finch Call Mayors To Shelter Illegal Migrant Children

STATEMENT: Mayor Bill Finch regarding call with mayors from across Conn. on sheltering Central American migrant children “Today’s call was another great step toward finding what, if anything, mayors in Connecticut can do on this front. The reality is that this problem has landed on the doorstep of American mayors. As an adoptee, the father of four kids, and CEO of a city with a strong immigrant population, I know how important to consider any and all options that would help these kids in need. I look forward to working with this Task Force as we continue seeking out options for helping kids in need.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Connecticut (July 25, 2014) – Background: Today, mayors from cities across…

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Bridgeport News: Street Fights in the Hollow

2:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are breaking up a couple of street fights at Linen and Lexington Avenue.  First set of fights dispersed and other have cropped up the police are breaking up now. La policía se están rompiendo un par de peleas callejeras en Linen y Lexington Avenue. Primera serie de peleas y otra dispersa han surgido de la policía están rompiendo ahora. A polícia está separando umas duas brigas de rua na Linen e Lexington Avenue. Primeiro conjunto de dispersos e outras lutas surgiram a polícia está terminando agora.

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