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#Bridgeport Police Chief Addresses Officers Following Terrorist Attacks in Paris, France

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 14, 2015) – Today, in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, France, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett sent the following communication to all officers in the Department:   Subject: Message to Officers re: Recent Terrorist Attacks To:  ALL COMMANDS   In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, all officers are reminded to remain vigilant while on and off duty, especially around transportation hubs and areas where large groups of people gather. While there are no specific or credible known threats to Bridgeport, or Connecticut, at this time, the sad reality is that radicalized individuals may take actions similar to those in Paris at any place and at any time. Never before has law…

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Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Man for Possession of Dangerous Weapon, Narcotics

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a man for several motor vehicle infractions and criminal acts, including possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of narcotics. On Monday, November 9, police officers observed the operator of a vehicle failing to stop at the intersection of Benham Ave. and Coleman St., followed by taking an abrupt turn onto Benham Ave. heading west. While travelling down Benham Ave., the vehicle was swerving in and out of lanes, and nearly struck approximately six properly parked vehicles.  After pulling the vehicle over in front of the 1438 Park Avenue building, the police officer noticed that the driver – Hatim Jaoulane (DOB: 05/01/1979)  – was attempting to switch…

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