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Bridgeport CT– Homicide #10 Arrest

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: Brandon Roberts has waived extradition and we have been in contact with authorities in Ohio. Bridgeport Police expects to send detectives to Ohio this week to transport Roberts back to Connecticut.   #Bridgeport CT-- On December 8, 2018, Emily Todd was shot and killed on Seaview Avenue next to the Newfield Avenue boat ramp. Detectives quickly developed a suspect in the case who was identified as Brandon Roberts, 10/19/92. We learned that Roberts fled the state and was staying at his father’s residence in Shaker Heights, Ohio. On December 12, 2018, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Roberts charging him with Murder, Felony Murder, Robbery 1st Degree, Using a Firearm in Commission of a Felony and Carrying a Pistol…

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Multiple Bomb Threats To Local Businesses

UPDATE:  From the Connecticut State Police: State Police investigated the report of a suspicious email sent to a school administrator. Shortly thereafter, both the State Police Emergency Services Unit and the Bomb Squad responded to the scene. In the course of the investigation, which is active and ongoing, it was determined that multiple states across the country were receiving similar threatening correspondents- affecting all sectors- both public and private. Each email contained similar verbiage. To date, none of the threats were found to be credible but we strongly encourage anyone who may receive a suspicious email, to immediately call 911. The Connecticut State Police are currently working with our Federal, State and Local partners in the investigation of this incident…

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Bridgeport News: 3 Injured Including Cop

12:29am--# Police received a number of calls for a "man" attacking a woman at State and Iranistan Avenue.  Police arrived and chased the "man" catching up to him on Wordin Avenue. Radio reports said an officer was injured in the pursuit.  The woman was located in the 900 block of Iranistan Avenue bleeding and emotionally traumatized.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: One Hospitalized After Small Explosion

UPDATE: Police say a senior citizen man filling an air mattress with Fixaflat with a candle burning in the room.  According to Wikipedia, Fixaflat type products contain butane.   Police said the butane in the product was ignited by the candle causing an explosion.  The fire department did not return our e-mails inquiring about this incident.  Police Chief AJ Perez told News 12's Frank Recchia “This man is lucky to be alive.“     6:49pm---#Bridgeport CT-- One person was hospitalized after a small explosion in a bedroom in a home in the 100 block of Beechwood Avenue.  The extent of the person's injuries is not known at this time.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause.  

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