Shelton News: Heavy Smoke In a Nursing Home

11:00pm--#Shelton CT--Heavy smoke at the Crosby Commons Nursing Home at 580 Long Hill Avenue.  2nd ambulance sent to the scene.  Fire in a dryer, sprinkler system is keeping fire in the laundry room. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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GOV. MALLOY SIGNS CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT BILL

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he signed legislation into law that will strengthen sexual assault prevention and response procedures at institutions of higher learning in Connecticut.   Public Act 14-11, An Act Concerning Sexual Assault, Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence on Campus, approved unanimously in the Senate and House of Representatives, mandates colleges provide services to victims, institute sexual assault policy and report incidents to the Connecticut General Assembly.   “Our students should feel safe on our colleges and universities and if that is not the case, we need to ensure we are doing all we can to protect them and prevent future acts of violence,” said Governor Malloy.  “I am proud that Connecticut…

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BPT Police Academy Raises $1,000 for Cancer Research

Many thanks to the Bridgeport Police Academy team that represented the department at the “Komen Race for the Cure” in Norwalk this past Saturday. Good job to all. They raised over $1,100, which will pay for eleven screenings for breast cancer. Here is a link to The Hour and a picture of our fine recruits. http://www.thehour.com/gallery/news/susan-g-komen-race-for-the-cure/collection_0135251a-d859-11e3-b820-0017a43b2370.html It also is posted on the official Bridgeport Police Department Facebook page.

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Police Investigate Bank Robbery

(Bridgeport, CT - May 10, 2014) -- Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who held up a Webster Bank this morning.The incident happened today shortly after 10 a.m. at the branch at 3546 Main St. The suspect appeared to be accompanied by two other males who also were wearing masks.The suspect brandished a handgun and was last seen fleeing in a gold-colored sports utility vehicle.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lawrence Lazaro at 203-581-5234  

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GOVERNOR MALLOY: CONNECTICUT UNVEILS NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADS

State business leaders showcased in the latest “still revolutionary” campaign (HARTFORD) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of a new economic development ad campaign, designed to highlight the benefits of doing business in Connecticut. The ad campaign builds on the state’s ongoing Still Revolutionary marketing platform, and gives voice to a range of Connecticut business leaders, who discuss the reasons they have grown their businesses in the state. “For the last several years, we have worked to create a business climate in this state that grows jobs,” said Governor Malloy. “And everywhere from small businesses on Main Street to major companies, we are seeing results. This new phase of our effort to encourage economic growth makes it clear that Connecticut…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Suspect Apprehended

#Bridgeport CT--Garfield Sanderson was apprehended this morning by members of the Detective Division, Patrol Division, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and Danbury PD at 955 Main Street. Seized from the apartment were (2) handguns. Sanderson has been charged with the murder of Jeliel Kingston of Bridgeport outside a Danbury nightclub  and is being held on $750,000.00 bond.  

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Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash

12:32am--Police on scene firefighters and EMS on the way for a rollover crash at Fairfield Avenue and Mountain Grove.  The five in the vehicle have fled the scene.  Witness say the were teenagers. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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