Bridgeport News: Bakery Robbery

2022-09-03@4PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- A young man walked into a bakery in the 1200 block of East Main Street asking for change. When the proprietor opened the register the man reached in and grabbed the money from the register. He fled on foot down Ogden Street. If you can identify the robber please call the anonymous Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS. https://youtu.be/EQwES25Ya0w

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State Police Labor Day Stats

These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 7:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2022 across Connecticut. Stats from 2022 Labor Day Weekend:Calls for service: 2,014Speeding: 67Total traffic violations: 191DUI arrests: 6Motor vehicle accidents: 124With serious injury: 1 (New Britain) This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Weapons and Motor Vehicle Violations

On September 1, 2022 at approximately 7:30 pm members of the Narcotics and Vice Division were conducting proactive motor vehicle enforcement on the City’s east side.  While traveling south on Helen St. officers observed a silver Acura cross the double yellow line.  A motor vehicle stop was conducted at the intersection of Hallett Street and Barnum Avenue.   During the investigation the driver, 34-year-old Melvin Rodriguez of Stratford CT, was found to be in possession of a .380 caliber Ruger semi-automatic handgun, brass knuckles, and 4 folds of fentanyl.  The passenger, 38-year-old Edgardo Santana Cruz  of Bridgeport CT, was found to be in possession of a 9mm Glock semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine.  Neither Rodriguez or Santana Cruz possessed a valid…

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Happy Labor Day?

#Bridgeport CT-- For the last two years, the Bridgeport Fire Department has been serving the community without a contract and Bridgeport Police for over a year. As a citizen, do you find this satisfactory? I ran into council members Ernie Newton and Jorge Cruz, Sr. to get some insight into the delays. I couldn't get any details on the specifics like what is an unrealistic contract but I'm certain the two-year delay is working in their favor as this year's high inflation will enter the negotiations. Fairfield Firefighters have also been without a contract for over a year. Let's honor our first responders and get them a contract! https://youtu.be/If9QILneCuE

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