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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a fire at 166 Bond Street.  When they arrived they found heavy fire on the second floor. Firefighters were quick to knock the fire down within ten minutes.  Three fire lines were used.  So far one adult and five children will need aid from the Red Cross.  Every human made it out safely but one mother cat passed, but her two kittens survived.       Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 4:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Los bomberos respondieron a un incendio en la 166 Calle de Bond. Cuando llegaron encontraron fuego pesado en el segundo piso. Los bomberos trabajaron rápido para derribar el fuego en diez minutos. Se utilizaron “tres líneas” de fuego. Hasta ahora, un adulto…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound at the exit 2 on ramp. Even though its on the on-ramp it is certain to slow traffic.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidentes 10:00AM--#Bridgeport CT--un accidente en la I-95 norte en la salida 2 en la rampa. Aún que el accidente está en la rampa el trafico esta atrasado

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a suspect on foot in the backyards near Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue.  K-9 from Fairfield sent.  I don't know what he is wanted for.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policia busca un sospechoso 10:50pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está buscando un sospechoso, a pie en los patios traseros cerca de Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue. K-9 de Fairfield está en camino. No sé sabe el crimen.

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Bridgeport News: Murder Arrest

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, detectives arrested Glenn Pettway (DOB: 10-26-93 of 564 East Main St) for his role in the February 26, 2018 murder Alfanso Anderson at the Sunny Side Inn, located at 174 Lake Street. It is believed that the murder was committed while Pettway was attempting to collect a debt owed to a prostitute and that Anderson was mistakenly identified as the man that owed the debt. No evidence was uncovered to believe that Anderson had any connection to Pettway, the prostitute, or that he had engaged in any illegal conduct; it appears that he was a truly innocent victim. Pettway is charged with Murder, Felony Murder, Criminal Possession of a Pistol, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit,…

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Bridgeport News: Store Break-In

12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Big Deli Grocery at 2489 East Main Street was broken into.  When the owner entered the store to investigate the robber pushed the owner aside and ran down East Main Street on foot.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un robo en una tienda 12:38pm – #Bridgeport CT – Big Deli Grocery en la 2489 calle East Main fueron robados. Cuando el propietario entró en la tienda para investigar el ladrón empujó al propietario a un lado y corrió por East Main Street a pie.

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Bridgeport News: Narcotics Arrest

#Bridgeport CT--  Bridgeport Police suspected Raevon Peters of dealing cocaine out of 50 Worth Street on the third floor.  After watching him complete a deal in Milford, Peters was followed back to Bridgeport where he was detained and arrested for the sale of drugs.  Officers detained Peters and a female occupant of the Worth Street residence signed a written consent to search the premise.  Officers seized 5.0 Grams cocaine packaged for sale, 10 amphetamine pills, small amounts of Oxycodine and marijuana, Cutting agents and drug factory equipment. Officers also seized a stolen Taurus 9mm Handgun with high capacity magazine. Peters is a convicted felon and was charged with numerous Firearms and Drug Charges. Noticias de Bridgeport: Arresto de drogas #Bridgeport…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT: “WORKING FAMILIES ARE CENTRAL TO CONNECTICUT’S ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND FUTURE GROWTH”

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced a series of legislative proposals designed to help Connecticut’s working families, including a phased in minimum wage increase, paid family and medical leave (PFML), and a restoration of a $200 property tax credit that is currently only applicable to seniors and those with dependents. Both minimum wage increase and the PFML proposals echo existing bills recently proposed by legislators. Governor Lamont intends to work collaboratively with the business community, stakeholders and the legislature to determine the best path forward for the state.   “Working families are central to our state’s success, and we need to do more to support their long-term financial stability,”Governor Lamont said. “Most households in the 21st century have…

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1:04PM--#Bridgeport, CT- At 1:24pm fire units responded to a structure fire at 135-141 Madison Avenue.  The initial 3-story housing structure on fire subsequently became a 3-alarm fire that affected the adjacent structure which also had to be evacuated.  Units reported heavy fire on the second and third floors.  Bridgeport Fire Department safely cleared and evacuated all tenants to the outside of the homes.  A GBT bus served as a temporary warming shelter for displaced residents. Bridgeport Fire Department quickly worked on controlling and putting out the fire.   Both buildings sustained severe fire and water damage.   Approximately 31 people were evacuated, and all are now temporarily displaced at this time. The landlord of both housing structures has responded quickly and with compassion.…

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