Bridgeport News: Stolen ATM Found In Roadway

10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ATM taken by two masked men out of the Duchess at 93 Boston Avenue was found in the roadway at Glenwood and Boston Avenue.  The suspects fled in a white pick-up truck that was stolen out of Stratford.  They took the ATM out of the restaurant with a dolly.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron un ATM 10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT—El ATM de Dutches fue robado por dos hombres enmascarados en la 93 Avenida Boston. Se encontró en la carretera en Glenwood y Boston. Los sospechosos huyeron en un camión blanco que también fue robado en Stratford.

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Ganim Issues Discipline On Scrapgate

Bridgeport, CT –   Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has taken swift disciplinary actions against several city employees as a direct result of an internal investigation for mishandling funds related to the sale of scrap metal.   In coordination with Labor Relations, and effective immediately, Director of Public Facilities, John Ricci will forfeit the equivalent of four weeks of pay, as two weeks of employment salary as well as two weeks of vacation time.  Three additional employees of the Department of Public Facilities are also charged with violating city policies and ordinances and will be receiving charges. “These disciplinary measures have no ramification on any criminal investigation that is moving forward,” said Ganim.  “As I stated a month ago…

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Stratford News: Person Shot

3:30PMish--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Stratford Avenue near Lake Street.  According to state police radio, they are looking for a black Nissan with 2 black males around 17 years of age and 1 Hispanic male with curly hair.  Earlier, I reported police were looking for a tan car but that may have been the vehicle they drove the victim to the hospital with.  Stratford Police Chief McNeil confirmed the shooting location but did not want into further details at this time.   Noticias de Stratford: 3:30PMish--#Stratford CT--La policía está investigando un tiroteo en la Avenida Stratford, cerca de la calle Lake. Estan buscando un Nissan negro con 2 hombres negros de alrededor de 17…

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Bridgeport News: Parking Ban Lifted- Trash Pickup Schedule

#Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of today, January 22, 2019. Residents may go to www.bridgeportct.gov/snow for the latest updates, information, and resources regarding snow events. Sanitation and Recycling Collection Bridgeport Public Facilities reports all trash and recycling pickup is on schedule. Christmas Tree Collection continues on your scheduled Recycling Day until Friday, February 1st   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport #Bridgeport, CT – La prohibición de estacionamiento de emergencia de nieve de la ciudad de Bridgeport se levanta a partir de hoy, 22 de enero de 2019. Los residentes pueden ir a www.bridgeportct.gov/snow para obtener las últimas actualizaciones, información y recursos sobre eventos de nieve. Recolección de saneamiento y reciclaje: Las…

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Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT--#Westport CT-- Bridgeport Police are asking for the public’s help identifying The female in the photos below.  She attempted to cash a check in Westport that had been stolen in a burglary on Tremont Avenue in Bridgeport. Anyone who has information pertaining to the identity of this female please contact Bridgeport Police Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-581-5246 or the BPD Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (Bridgeport Police Press Release) Also newsworthy is this is from an actual bank camera and you can actually make out the details! Noticia de Bridgeport La policía de Bridgeport está pidiendo la ayuda del público para identificar a la mujer en las fotos de abajo. Intentó cobrar un cheque en Westport que había sido robado en…

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Ansonia News: Crash Blocks Traffic

2:32pm--#Ansonia CT-- Traffic is being detoured on North Main Street at Eagle Hose and at Fourth Street for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Ansonia: Accidente causa tráfico 2:32pm--#Ansonia CT--El tráfico se está desviando en la Calle North Main y Eagle Hose y la Calle Fourth por un accidente y con lesiones reportadas.

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Norwalk News: Car Hits Pole Knocking Out Power

12:40pm--#Norwalk CT-- A car hits a pole in front of 40 Cross Street knocking out power to the medical building across the street.  UI is on the way.  It was originally called in as the car on fire but it turned out to the power lines on fire.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Carro choca contra un poste. Cortando electricdad 12:40pm--#Norwalk CT--Un carro golpeo un poste delante de la 40 calle de Cross y corto la electricidad del edificio de médicos al otro lado de la calle. UI está en camino. Originalmente fue una llamada que el carro estaba en llamas, pero resultó que las líneas de energía eran que cogió fuego.

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Fairfield News: Transformer Explodes

12:34am--#Fairfield CT-- A large transformer exploded and is laying in the property of 2644 Verna Hill Road.  The transformer is smoking and on fire on the property.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Un Transformador exploto 12:34am--#Fairfield CT--Un transformador grande explotó en 2644 Verna Hill Road. El transformador está fumando y en llamas en la propiedad.

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#Stratford To Move On Shakespeare Committee

STRATFORD – Following the devastating fire which consumed the historical American Shakespeare Festival Theater in Stratford last Sunday, town officials are announcing there will soon be a committee of citizens appointed to advise on the direction the town should take with the property the theater was located on.  Details on the appointment of that committee will be available in the coming days.   “We envision this new committee made up of concerned Stratford residents will facilitate the start of the important public conversation of where we go now with the Shakespeare property following this incredible fire,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick.  “We are affirming our commitment that this property will continue to be used for the performing arts, entertainment and recreation for the…

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