Bridgeport News: Four Arrested at Post World Cup Gathering

#Bridgeport, CT – June 25, 2014– Four people were arrested Monday during a large celebration following a Word Cup match. A large number of people in vehicles and on foot flooded the streets in the area of Madison Avenue Monday evening at the conclusion of a soccer match. Police set up traffic points to help manage the crowds. At 6:11 p.m., an officer directing traffic observed a Honda Civic doing a “burn out” in the middle of the road, revving its engine and spinning its tires. Officers flagged down  the motorist, Filipe Rodrigues-DeSouza, 23, of Bridgeport, after he almost struck another vehicle. He was detained and stated that he didn’t have a license and that he had borrowed the car. Inside the vehicle, police located a…

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GOV. MALLOY ORGANIZES GROUP TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is creating a working group to examine and improve the provision of services to members of the intellectual and developmental disabilities community. The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Service Improvement Working Group will examine gaps in existing IDD services, and identify best practices and opportunities to improve provision of those services.   “The State of Connecticut has committed significant resources to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, and we strive to make the best and most efficient use of both state and federal funds,” said Governor Malloy. “Establishing a working group to examine best practices in the delivery of services will allow us…

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Bridgeport News: Break In on Exeter Street

6:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--A resident in the 200 block of Exeter Street came home from work to find their  back door pushed in and jewelry box was taken. Un residente de la cuadra 200 de la calle Exeter llegó a casa del trabajo y encontró su puerta de atrás presionado y joyero fue tomada. Um morador no quarteirão do numero 200 da Rua Exeter, chegou em casa do trabalho e encontrou sua porta dos fundos aberta e um porta-jóias foi roubado.  

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GOV. MALLOY: STATEWIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE ENHANCES COORDINATION, COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING

  Two-Day Exercise Simulated a Category 1 Hurricane     (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that the statewide emergency preparedness exercise that concluded today allowed the state, local municipalities, utility companies and the private sector to enhance readiness and disaster preparedness, including mass care planning, in advance of the Connecticut’s hurricane season.   “This year’s exercise brought all of the state’s partners together to prepare for the types of storms and other emergencies that are inevitable but whose impact we have a responsibility to counteract to the greatest extent possible,” said Governor Malloy.  “Most importantly, the exercise enhanced coordination, communication and planning between stakeholders, with a focus on addressing the needs of our most at-risk populations. …

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Bridgeport News: Firefighters Battle Inferno With Reports Of Shots Fired In Area

10:15ish--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters battled a massive inferno at 40 Hudson Street.  While on the way to the fire firefighters received word to use extreme caution at the scene for there police were called to a report of shots fired in the neighborhood.  The firefighters arrived on scene safely and was did a great job  quickly get water on the fire and getting the flames under control.   First and second inspections found everyone got out safely but sadly one dog had perished in the blaze.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. ©2014 DoingItLocal.com NOT FOR BROADCAST  Internet use with commercial pre-roll and watermarks remaining in the video at all times.

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