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Bridgeport News: Child Hit By A Dirt Bike

Police UPDATE: Police confirmed that the child was struck at this location by a black male, late teens, riding a red larger size dirt bike who fled the scene. Medics and Fire responded. The child was awake and alert upon transport. 2021-07-23@6:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a child hit by a car at Kelsey and Hewitt Street (off Stratford Avenue). No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Robbery Blotter

Requested reports from the Bridgeport Police Department: Assault w/Weapon-Robbery Attempt On 7/21/21 Boston Ave & Pembroke St. a person indicated two males tried to rob him and proceeded to stab him. No stab wounds identified but a few lacerations from party’s described altercation. The victim's story conflicting during police interview. Robbery 7/22/21 2500th block of North Avenue. Person’s Lyft vehicle stolen by 4 black males after providing them rides. No medical assistance rendered. 7/22/21 1000th block of Fairfield Ave. Person’s vehicle stolen by 3 black males along with victim’s wallet. Medics notified but assistance declined. Attempted Robbery 7/22/21 200th block of McKinley Ave. Person approached by a male person requesting his wallet. The victim refused and suspect suspect fled the area. This police…

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RECKLESS DRIVING ARRESTS FOLLOWING CAR SHOW

FAIRFIELD – On July 11, 2021, an unsanctioned car show took place in Fairfield at the Brick WalkPlaza on Post Rd in Fairfield. The Fairfield Police Department received multiple complaints ofunreasonable noise and unsafe driving associated with this event. Due to recent statutory restrictions on police pursuits, officers opted not to engage, but to monitor the saferesolution of the event in the immediate, and further to observe, document, and identify violators forfuture enforcement action. Subsequent investigative actions led to the arrest of below listed individuals. Each was charged withReckless Driving, a violation of CGS 14-222.• Ryan W. Silver (12/12/1999) of Fairfield• Nicholas Ramirez (12/14/1992) of Stratford• George Desmond (4/25/2003) of Fairfield The Fairfield Police Department continues to investigate this incident…

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Drub Settlement

Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the $26 billion settlement between Connecticut and several other states and pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen and drug maker Johnson & Johnson. “This historic settlement provides some measure of help and justice to victims of purposeful and pernicious lawbreaking. In my own enforcement efforts against these opioid sellers and enablers, I saw firsthand the need for strong aggressive action exactly as today’s settlement produces. It is one more step, but by no means the end of this battle for fair and full justice. The protections included in this settlement will ensure that the funds received from these companies will go to those that need them the most. Today’s news…

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