Bridgeport News: Mayor/Chief Statements On State Attorney’s Ruling

Bridgeport, CT – Statement of Mayor Joseph Ganim: “I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Jayson Negron and all those affected by this terrible tragedy.  I stand in solidarity with the community in peaceful and constructive means to express our feelings and emotions through this difficult healing process. "This has been a very difficult eight months for the family and our community. We will continue to work with leaders in the community and other elected officials to find opportunities to bring people together and support our youth.”   Statement of Chief A.J. Perez: “This is a very difficult time for the community and for my department. This was a tragic event where a police officer made a split-second decision. I…

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Fairfield News: Statewide Flu Vaccination Day

#FAIRFIELD, Connecticut  – The Fairfield Health Department will be participating in Statewide Flu Vaccination Day and are urging all Fairfield residents to get a flu shot and be a Kung Flu Fighter. As flu season starts to peak here in CT, the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months. Statewide Flu Vaccination Day is Saturday, January 27 th and you can receive your flu shot from 9 AM – 12 PM (while supplies last) at our Public Health Nursing Office located at 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield (in the white portable behind the Senior Center). The flu vaccine will be available…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

UPDATE: The car was impounded by Bridgeport Police. Drugs were found but no gun located.   UPDATE: A vehicle matching the description has been stopped on I-95 near exit 19.  Expect rubbernecking delays in both directions.   12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of shots fired in the Union/Orange Street area between two cars which fled onto I-95.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by:

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Norwalk News: Charges After Pursuit

#Norwalk CT--On January 23, 2018, at 1:26 am, an officer from the Patrol Division observed a vehicle travelling on Water Street with significant front-end damage. Just prior to the officer’s observation an evading accident had been reported in South Norwalk. Suspecting this was the evading vehicle, the officer attempted a motor vehicle stop on the Stroffolino Bridge however, the operator refused to pull over. The vehicle accelerated away before pulling to a stop in the driveway of 35 Fort Point Street. The operator then fled on foot and a short foot pursuit ensued. The officer tackled the operator to the ground, where the suspect actively resisted arrest. Officers were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody. Officers found…

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Governor Defends New Haven Mayor On Dreamers

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding President Donald Trump’s attack on New Haven Mayor Toni Harp: Governor Malloy said, “It’s disturbing but not surprising that President Trump – just so he could spread dishonest and hateful rhetoric against immigrants – decided to attack a strong leader who stood up to his backwards policies.  I am proud to stand with Mayor Harp.  Unlike this president, she is a brilliant and thoughtful leader who stands for the values that make Connecticut strong.  Our state will continue to push for diversity and inclusion, despite the president’s attempts to sow division and racial resentment.” Lt. Governor Wyman said, “We stand behind Mayor Harp…

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