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Ansonia News: Person Shot

Ansonia Police UPDATE: On March 6, 2021 at 1:10 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a report of a person shot on Lester Street. Responding officers found a 26-year-old male, Ansonia resident, on the sidewalk in front of 20 Lester Street, the male was shot once in the lower body. The male reported while standing on the side of the road a dark colored car drove down Lester Street, shot him and then fled the area. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. Evidence was recovered at the scene and the patrol division and detective bureau continue to investigate. The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips…

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Bridgeport Public Libraries to Reopen Monday March 8th

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Public Library Board President James O’Donnell and City Librarian Elaine Braithwaite joined to announce that library branches located in Black Rock, East Side, and North End will reopen for browsing, quick pick-ups, copy and fax services on Monday March 8th, 2021. ·         Black Rock Branch Library 2705 Fairfield Avenue (203) 576-7025 ·         East Side Branch Library 1174 East Main Street (203) 576-7634 ·         North Branch Library 3455 Madison Avenue (203) 576-8113 Computers are available at these locations by appointment. All visitors must always wear a mask and follow social distancing rules. Due to construction, the Downtown Burroughs-Saden Library & the Newfield Branch Library will remain closed.  For hours and information, visit BportLibrary.org or call the Branch most convenient to you.  For COVID-19 testing, visit GetTestedBPT.com and to…

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Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries

2021-03-05@9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters assisted in extracting from this multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Main Street at Charles Street.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2021-03-05@12:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Kossuth and Pearl Street. Reports say it was a Bob's Truck fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. UI was notified to inspect the wire that were above the burning truck. No injuries were reported.

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Bridgeport News: Foot Pursuit Arrest

#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday 2/28/21 at 0224hrs Bridgeport Police attempted a MV Stop of a vehicle bearing no NY registration on East Main St. The party after exiting the vehicle and disobeying the officers commands began to run away from the Officer while clutching to his waistband. During the brief foot pursuit two objects fell from the party. The party was detained in the area of Clarence St. One officer was injured with non-life threatening injuries to their hand during the pursuit.  Officers retrieved a loaded firearm magazine and cellular phone discarded during the chase and while searching the vehicle found small quantities of drugs and drug bagging products. The party Christopher D Serrano, of Bridgeport was charged with 14-12(a)* OPERATE/PARKS…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EASE SOME COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTICUT

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days he plans to revise some requirements that were implemented in Connecticut in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to those relating to capacity levels and travel restrictions. The governor stressed that while some of these restrictions are being eased, all of the protocols that relate to face coverings, social distancing, and cleaning measures are being maintained, and people and businesses are urged to continue adhering to those health and safety procedures. “While it is encouraging to see the number of cases in our state gradually going down and people getting vaccinated at rates that are among the highest in the nation, we need…

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A Bridgeport Police Officer calle that someone struck their vehicle.  Shortly after, the Officer requested assistance.  The incident location is Seaview Ave and Deacon St.  Multiple units and Supervisors responded to the area.  It is unknown what transpired or prompted the initial incident, however one person is currently in custody. The officer went to the hospital with unknown non-life threatening injuries. Police said once more information becomes available we will update accordingly.  

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Bridgeport News: Carjacking

2021-03-04@6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An Uber driver had his white 2012 Honda Civic. No weapon was displayed. The car was last seen on Chopsey Hill. This news report was made possible by:

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Fairfield Police Warn About Scammers

FAIRFIELD — Chief Robert Kalamaras and the Fairfield Police Department would likewarn community members about common scams and remind them to never give outtheir personal or financial information to a person they do not know or whose identitycannot be verified. Recently, Fairfield Police received a report regarding an elaborate scam that began ona dating app in which a resident was tricked into sending money to an individual whostated they were in financial distress.The investigation into this incident is ongoing. However, the money the resident sent tothe scammer most likely cannot be recovered. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), many individuals fall victim toscammers on dating apps who try to trick them into sending money. These romancescammers create fake profiles…

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I-95 Crash

2021-03-04@5:55pm--#Westrport CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 17 for your commuting pleasure. No word on any injuries.

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