Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident On The East Side

11:42pm-- A car traveling at a high rate of speed on the East Side hit a car, a parked truck and totaled a trike with no one on board. The car then hit a linked fence then flipped over into a yard at the intersection of Arctic and William Street. First responders said there were three inside the vehicle but they were able to get themselves out and transported to the hospital. Police are investigating.

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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Hosts First Kids Week

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. –— July 15, 2019—Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is hosting a Kids Week festival from Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Dozens of fun-filled activities, live animal shows, hands-on workshops, musical performances, special guest appearances and interactive demonstrations for the entire family are scheduled.  Check the Zoo’s online calendar at https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/kids-week.htmlfor each day’s schedule. What: The Zoo’s first Kids Week: a full week of family fun with special guests all week long. Every day is different and filled with interactive demonstrations, live shows, and family activities. All activities are free with regular Zoo admission: $16 for adults, $13 for children 3-11, $12 for seniors 62 and older. Children under 3 are free. Who: Dozens of guests with demonstrations including…

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Fairfield-Bridgeport News: 10 Year Old Steals SUV

2019-07-15 @ 8:12pm--A person who parked at the Fairfield Metro Train Station reported that his car is missing after parking it there this morning.  A short time later Bridgeport Police dispatch calls received calls of a child driving a vehicle on Seaview Terrace, Ellsworth and Grove, Brewster and Bywater Lane and finally the vehicle being abandoned on Bywater Lane (off Brewster).  Fairfield Police dispatched their K-9 and Bridgeport Police apprehended a suspect matching an eyewitness description.  Police then conducted a line-up for the witness.  I contacted Bridgeport Police spokesperson and awaiting their response if the child was taken into custody to the youth bureau.  The stolen vehicle was recovered.  

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Fairfield Police Won’t Participate In Immigration Laws

The Fairfield Police Department would like to address recent inquiries regarding the New York Times Report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. The Fairfield Police Department takes the civil rights of its community members very serious. We seek to find a balance between ensuring people’s Constitutional rights, while still maintaining the safety and security of our community.   The Fairfield Police Department holds that we will not be participating in any efforts or activities as they relate to the enforcement of immigration within our jurisdiction. In 2013, our state legislature passed the “Connecticut Trust Act”. This law is intended to limit local law enforcement’s authority to arrest or detain an individual who was the subject of a federal “civil immigration…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2019-07-14 @ 11:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call for a shot-spotter activation in the 200 block of Hallett Street.  Police discovered a car with bullet holes and blood in it.  A short time later a gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital.  Initial report say the victim is alert and conscious.    

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