Bridgeport News: Firearm Arrest

Here is gun arrest we first told you about when it was happening: 2019-08-29 @ 2:50pm--Nembers of the State/Bridgeport Gang Unit along with Statewide Narcotics and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force were conducting surveillance in the area of Stratford Avenue. While in this area Task Force Officers saw a known group of East-end Gang members loitering on the corner of Stratford at Wilmont Avenues. As they were approached one male, later identified as Stanley Gill DOB 5/22/2001, he saw the police vehicle and reacted by breaking away from the group. TFO saw this reaction to his presence and attempted to make contact with Gill. With this, Gill grabbed his waist area and took off, running on Wilmont through back…

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Bridgeport News: Man With A Gun Manhunt

UPDATE: He was located in a garage under a car.  Firearm was recovered.  Looks like he will need our sponsor! 2019-08-29 @ 2:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a man with a gun on Carroll and Union Avenue.  Police are looking for a 5'9" black male, blue jeans and gray shirt with a gun in his waistband This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Back to School Safety Tips

As summer draws to a close, back-to-school season is in full effect. Remember to safely share the roads with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists, and provide children with the necessary knowledge to stay safe at school. Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they - and the motorists around them - take proper safety precautions Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road School days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up their children, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, and hurried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It is never more important for drivers to slow…

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Norwalk Police Need Your Help

The Norwalk Police Department is investigating an evading accident that occurred on July 31, 2019, at the Shorehaven Mobile Gas Station at 219 East Avenue. The women in the photo is a person of interest in this hit and run. Anyone that can identify her is asked to contact Officer Boyd at 203-854-3051 or tbpyd@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)  

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3 New Laws Benefiting Veterans

#WEST HAVEN, CT – Joined by military veterans, legislators, and advocates, Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony at the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center to commemorate the enactment of three new laws adopted with the intention of expanding the ability of veterans to access certain state services and provide assistance after they have returned to civilian life.   The laws establish certain job training programs to assist veterans with the skills needed to obtain jobs in advanced manufacturing and other related positions; expand eligibility for veterans to receive certain state benefits; and provide greater property tax relief for veterans.   Governor Lamont said that his decision to sign the bills demonstrate the commitment of his…

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