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FBI Apprehends Shooter

2022-03-30@4:45pm--#New Canaan #cttraffic-- FBI has one suspect in custody on the Merritt Parkway at the rest area near exit 36. The suspect was thought to be armed and was responsible for a shooting but that location is not known at this time. This news report is made possible by: RSVP Here: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/bmwixandi4/

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE HOMICIDE ARREST BRIDGEPORT

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, Jacque Richard (DOB: 10-15-95 of 2455 North Main Street, Waterbury) was arrested for the murder of Michael Harrigan. Richard and an accomplice allegedly approached Harrigan as he sat in his car in the earlier morning hours of December 12, 2021, on Black Rock Avenue. They attempted to rob Harrigan and fatally shot him in the process. Investigators are still attempting to identify Richard’s accomplice. Anyone with information on this case should contact Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242. Richard is charged with Murder, Felony Murder, Robbery in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Use of a Firearm in an A, B, or C Felony. He is being held on…

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THE 2022 BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST COMING IN JULY

#Bridgeport CT--- (March 30, 2022) – After an extremely successful first annual event which was attended by over 600 people across three days last summer, the Bridgeport Film Fest, is making its return to the historic Klein Memorial Auditorium July 22-24, 2022. The festival plans to offer both in-person and virtual screenings, as well guest speakers from the film industry and creative workshops for both youth and adults. Led by Bridgeport Native and Artistic Director Jason A. Coombs, the festival aims to highlight the diversity of the film community in Bridgeport and the surrounding regions by showcasing films directed by over 50% women and POC filmmakers. The programming team will curate a lineup that includes short narrative films, short documentary…

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$602K SETTLEMENT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE OF CONNECTICUT REGARDING BILLING PRACTICES (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and U.S. Attorney Leonard C. Boyle today announced a $601,759 civil settlement with American Medical Response of Connecticut resolving allegations that the ambulance service overbilled the Connecticut Medicaid program. A joint state and federal investigation found that between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019 AMR-CT billed the state Medicaid program for “Advanced Life Support” services when they provided only “Basic Life Support” services. The investigation found that even when local fire departments, including West Hartford, Milford, and North Haven had already provided and billed Medicaid for the “Advanced Life Support” services, AMR-CT continued to claim and bill Medicaid for those services…

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Criminal Attempt – Murder / Intersection of Kossuth Street & Maple Street

#Bridgeport CT-- On March 29, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received the report of a male party who walked into an area hospital with multiple stab wounds to his torso. The victim, identified as a 39-year-old Bridgeport man, is listed in critical condition.Bridgeport Police received information that the incident occurred at the intersection of Kossuth Street and Maple Street; just outside the Agua Miel Market. Patrol Officers located a crime scene at this location. B.P.D. Detectives responded to the incident and took charge of the investigation.As a result of information secured by the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau and the Narcotics & Vice Division, a location for the suspect wanted for this crime became rapidly available.…

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