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Bridgeport News: Church Rectory Fire

1:20am--#Bridgeport CT--Once again, police on routine patrol discover a fire and report and get firefighters to the scene before damage could become more extenisve at St. Cyril Church at 50 Church Street.  A fire, possibly set in the dumpster extended into the boarded up rectory.  Firefighters did a search of the large building just in case there were any living inside.  It did not sound like they located anyone from radio reports.  The fire extended to the second floor and basement.  Firefighters quickly had the fire under control and extinguished.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire marshal was called to the scene. Una vez más, la policía en patrulla rutinaria descubre un incendio e informar y obtener los bomberos…

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Bridgeport and Stratford Police Investigate Two Deaths

Bridgeport and Stratford Police Investigate Two Deaths The Bridgeport and Stratford police Monday are investigating two deaths and any potential connection. Earlier today, police investigating the disappearance of Minnie Lincoln, a 57-year-old Bridgeport woman, located human remains in a marshy area behind an industrial on Watson Boulevard in Stratford. Bridgeport and Stratford Police, with the assistance of the Connecticut State Police and the FBI, had been investigating her disappearance since she was reported missing on  March 31. Police developed strong leads and today began a search in the Watson Boulevard area and located human remains. The remains have not been identified pending an autopsy by the medical examiner’s office. This evening, police returned to the home of Stratford resident Marcus…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired in Club

1:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to the Gentlemen's Club at 980 Railroad Avenue for a shooting inside the club.  No one was hit or injured.   As I arrived on scene dozens of people were seen exiting the club. Many of the witnesses told me that they heard shots inside the club when the fled.  Apparently no one was hit, EMS was not even called to the scene.  I tried to confirm the club's name but found nothing for 980 Railroad Avenue online.  People were seen exiting a side door on Wordin Avenue. La policía fue llamada a la de Caballeros Club en 980 la avenida del Ferrocarril de un tiroteo en el interior del club. Nadie fue golpeado o herido.…

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Bridgeport News: Busy Burgulars

1ish--#Bridgeport CT--Burglars were busy tonight.  First call came in about a break in at the yacht club on Brewster Street.  There was not many updates on this call.   A second call about the same time came in for a break in at the meat market at 827 North Avenue.  Police found a broken window, witness saw someone go in but not come out.  The person with a key called to the scene was able to show police security camera footage on his iPhone.  Milford Police sent their K-9 and found the building empty but security cameras gave a description of the suspect.  Police are looking for a white male with glasses, black face mask, black jacket gray shirt and…

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Governor Looks To End School To Prison Pipeline

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy  visited the Sarah J. Rawson School in Hartford to highlight the school’s success in disrupting the pathway to the juvenile justice system through Connecticut’s School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI). Expansion of the SBDI program into the six school districts with the highest arrest rates for school offenses is part of Governor Malloy’s Second Chance Society legislative package.   "We need to end the school-to-prison pipeline, because our focus should be on building modern classrooms, not modern jail cells. This expansion is simply a smart decision today to give children a brighter future tomorrow," said Governor Malloy. "We need to become a Second Chance Society, but we also need to take steps towards preventing crime…

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Possible Shooting Victim

11:52pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police called to St. Vincent's Hospital that a 10-22 a person assaulted with a weapon drove himself to the hospital and a weapon is inside the car.  I doubt they would be this concerned over a knife.  If I get any updates I of course will let you know.  Car is now taped off according to radio reports.   This report sponsored by: La policía llamó al Hospital de San Vicente que una persona 10-22 asaltado con un arma se condujo al hospital y un arma es el interior del coche. Dudo que sería esta preocupado por un cuchillo. Si consigo algunos cambios que, por supuesto, le dejaré saber. Coche está precintada de acuerdo con reportes de la radio.…

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

11:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was roughed up in a street robbery on Jane Street by two tall black males both dressed in all black.  Taken was her keys and cell phone.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: Una mujer fue maltratado en un robo en la calle en la calle de Jane por dos hombres negros altos tanto vestidos de negro. Tomado eran sus llaves y el teléfono celular. La policía está investigando. Uma mulher foi agredido em um assalto na rua Jane rua por dois homens negros altos ambos vestidos de preto. Tomado era suas chaves e celular. A polícia está investigando.

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

10:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--Man shot in the leg at 381 Dover Street.  EMS on the way police just arriving.  Police looking for one male wearing all black.   This report sponsored by: El hombre disparó en la pierna en 381 Dover Street. El ccsme en el camino de la policía que acaban de llegar. La policía busca un hombre que llevaba todo negro. Homem baleado na perna em 381 Dover Street. EMS a caminho a polícia acaba de chegar. A polícia está procurando por um homem vestido de preto.

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery

10:36pm--#Bridgeport CT--3 males just robbed a man of his iPhone at gunpoint in the 700 block of Capital Avenue.  They fled on foot east on Capital towards Madison Avenue.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: 3 machos sólo robaron un hombre de su iPhone a punta de pistola en la cuadra 700 de la Avenida Capitol. Huyeron a pie al este de Capital hacia Madison Avenue. La policía está investigando. 3 homens acabam de roubar um homem seu iPhone com uma arma no bloco 700 da Capitol Avenue. Eles fugiram a pé para o leste na Capitol em direção a Madison Avenue. A polícia está investigando.

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11:35am--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police working with Bridgeport detectives and Westport Police made a significant drug bust in the parking lot of Kohl's just before noon today.  I don't have a lot of information on this but Fairfield detectives promised me a press release with the details later today.  Kevin Wells along with Ruger assisted in locating drugs in the vehicle.   I just happened to be at Kohl's for a personal purchase when this all went down. This is the second time this month the news found me.  They say you are what you think of the most, I think I'm going to start thinking more about money! Policía Fairfield trabajar con detectives de Bridgeport y de la Policía de Westport…

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