Bridgeport News: 2 Shooting Incidents

Here are two press releases from the City of Bridgeport:   Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired near the corner of Daniels Ave. and Trumbull Ave.  Upon arrival at the reported scene, police officers did not find a victim or suspect. The location of the alleged incident is not too far from several schools, and, as a matter of precaution, following the 911 call about the alleged incident police called for a temporary lockdown of Hallen School, Park City Magnet School, and Wilbur Cross School. The lockdown at each school was lifted minutes after police arrived at the alleged scene only to find no trace of a victim or suspect. Detectives…

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Fairfield News: Untimely Death Investigation In Cemetery

#Fairfield CT-- Early this afternoon a person called 911 for an unconscious person in the Lawncroft Burial Park on Black Rock Turnpike.  Police confirmed they are investigating an untimely death and had the area blocked off until the medical examiner took the body.   The body was on a stone wall towards the Candlewood Road area of the cemetery.  No identity or cause of death has been released at this time.  

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Bridgeport Police Announces K-9 Training for Officers

Bridgeport, Conn. (September 14, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. announced the beginning of K-9 training for two Bridgeport police officers.  Police Officers Marie Cetti and John Pachera began their first day of training at the Connecticut State Police Canine Unit in Meriden, Conn.  Each officer is paired with a dog, trained as a team, and then will enter the field together. Officer Cetti is paired with K-9 Nemesis, and Officer Pachera is paired with K-9 Caleb.   “Police dogs perform an invaluable service by helping to detect drugs, locate suspects or missing persons, and assist in arrests,” said Police Chief Gaudett. “I am excited for Officer Cetti and Officer Pachera to begin this training and to eventually…

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