Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Homicide Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit

Here is the press release on the story we told you as it happened: #Bridgeport, Conn. (September 17, 2015) – Yesterday evening the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in an open Bridgeport homicide case after a routine traffic stop turned into a motor vehicle pursuit. Cewell Sharpe (12/17/82) of Bridgeport is a possible suspect in an open homicide case. In connection with the motor vehicle pursuit, Sharpe was charged with operating with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey a stop sign, and violating conditions of a release.  In addition, Sharpe was out on bond for two arrests that occurred on May 7, 2015 when he was charged with larceny, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, and…

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Bridgeport News: Sacred Heart Bus Accident

12:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Expecting someone on the Sacred Heart bus?  Expect them to be late as the bus was involved in an accident at Madison and Eckert Street.   This report was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shooting Incidents

Here are two press releases from the City of Bridgeport:   Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired near the corner of Daniels Ave. and Trumbull Ave.  Upon arrival at the reported scene, police officers did not find a victim or suspect. The location of the alleged incident is not too far from several schools, and, as a matter of precaution, following the 911 call about the alleged incident police called for a temporary lockdown of Hallen School, Park City Magnet School, and Wilbur Cross School. The lockdown at each school was lifted minutes after police arrived at the alleged scene only to find no trace of a victim or suspect. Detectives…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to the 600 block of Kossuth Street.  One person has been cut in the face by a knife, more than one victim is possible.  Police just arriving on scene.   This report is made possible by:

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Connecticut Post Endorses Mayor Finch’s Re-Election Bid

After accusing Mayor Finch of suppressing  the news until after the election the Connecticut Post endorses the mayor. Press release from Mayor Finch's Campaign: Bridgeport, Conn. (September 13, 2015) -- Today, the CT Post -- the state's second largest newspaper -- endorsed Mayor Bill Finch's re-election bid in Bridgeport, Conn. In an editorial titled, “Finch has kept momentum in Bridgeport," the publication's editorial board asserted that Mayor Finch's leadership has the city moving in the right direction. I guess that explains why we have a bigger audience!

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