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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Pursuit

7:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Officers responded to 412 Summerfield Avenue on a report of a domestic/threatening incident.  Police returned to the home around 8:25pm after it was reported the suspect was attempting to kick in her door.  Police spokesperson Av Harris said at 8:37 officers engaged in pursuit with the suspect after doing a follow up at 42 Kent Avenue where the suspect might have gone to.  During the pursuit of the officers reported shots fired.  The suspect was detained at Sage and Barnum Avenue.  Three ambulances were called to the scene, 2 for officers and 1 ambulance for the suspect.  There is no report of what kind of injuries anyone sustained.  

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Westport Cop Recipient Of United States Attorney’s Community Policing Award

#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department is proud to announce Officer Ned Batlin is a recipient of the United States Attorney’s Community Policing Award. Officer Batlin is being recognized as an officer and community leader who has used the power of collaboration and partnership to make the Westport community safer. He was nominated by the Connecticut Police Chiefs as being an officer who embodies the best of community policing. Over the course of his 16 year career, Officer Batlin has continuously worked to improve the relationship between the police and the community. He is a member of the Westport Youth Commission, which he was instrumental in creating. The Commission has held multiple events to bring police officers and kids together…

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