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Bridgeport News: Pursuit

6:39pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody with the help of K-9. 6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An attempt to pull over a vehicle turns into a pursuit.  Starting on Prospect Street, onto Route 8 northbound getting off exit 4 down Lindley to East Washington and terminated at Pembroke and Boston Avenue.  He then proceeded to hit a car at Pembroke and Berkshire Avenue.  Police started following him at the blazing speed of 10mph around Arctic Street and then he bailed on foot at Central and Deacon Street.  Heavy police presence in the area as they continue looking for him.     This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homeowner Son Puts Out Fire With Garden Hose

8:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Samuel Jordon Jr. who jumped out of a second story window barefooted to put out a fire on his front porch?  A call originally went out for a fire in the 300 block of Hanover Street, it turned out to be 2 Lombard Court.  Firefighters said it was a porch fire put out by the homeowner so I figured it couldn't be too big and headed back.  A short time later I hear firefighters saying "all hands working" so I headed back to the scene.  When I pulled up to the scene I saw the assistant chief and I asked if there was a fire or not.  He chuckled and said it was…

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Ganim Asks Public Help In Chief Of Police Search

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that as part of the search process for a police chief, the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Department will hold two public forums to allow the hired Police Chief Search Consultant Randi Frank and community members to meet. These open discussions will allow community members to voice their opinions on what they are looking for in a Police Chief for the City of Bridgeport. “This is a very important position within our city’s leadership,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am encouraging all residents and members of our clergy and community groups to participate in this process.  I am glad to hear that there are already several representatives of faith-based organizations that are planning to…

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