Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Finch Looks For Hearing

#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 22, 2015) -- Following reports that the Job Creation Party will not appear on the November ballot in Bridgeport, Conn., Mayor Bill Finch's Re-Election Campaign Manager Maryli Secrest made the following statement: "We're confident that the Job Creation Party line will appear on the November ballot. This election is too important for Bridgeport and its future to be decided by red tape in the Secretary of State's Office. We're taking this issue to court, and we're confident that this matter will receive a fair and just hearing." Bill Finch For Mayor Press Release This report was made possible by:

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Bridgeport Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the opening of applications to the Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens.. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to foster a better relationship between the community and the Bridgeport Police Department.   Graduates will gain a better understanding of the Bridgeport Police Department operation, develop an awareness for the challenges officers face, and insight into the decisions officers make on a daily basis. The program lasts ten weeks, starting in October, and will meet every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   The program…

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Fairfield News: Arrest Mad In Car Break In’s

12:00am--#Fairfield CT--#Black Rock CT--Police nab a person wanted in car break in's catching him after a brief foot pursuit behind Michael Gennaro's Steakhouse at 238 Post Road.  The suspect was brought down after being tazed.  Sorry, this was the best photograph I was able get as the sergeant directed the patrol officer to block the scene with his police cruiser.  The suspect was transport to St. Vincent's Hospital to be treated for injuries prior to booking.  This may be connected to a break in at Lexus Pre-Owned vehicles on Commerce Drive. I know the sergeant wasn't talking and the Shift Commander was on the road so I'll check with Lt. Perez tomorrow.

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