Bridgeport News: Not So Neighborly

#Bridgeport CT-- On Sunday, Bridgeport Police responded to the 700th block of Capital Avenue on a report of a neighbor dispute. On-scene BPD established an altercation between several neighbors. No weapons were present and no parties were stabbed however; there were parties observed to have various cuts and abrasions from a fight. Based on the facts and circumstances presented to BPD, Giovanny Salgado (DOB 10-3-1984) of Bridgeport was issued a Misdemeanor Summons with a promise to appear court date of 12/14/2020, for the violation of the following Connecticut General Statues (CGS): 53a-181: Breach of Peach, 2nd Degree, 53a-61: Assault, 3rd Degree, 53a-116: Criminal Mischief, 2nd Degree. Dorca Pena (DOB 6-9-1978)  of Bridgeport was issued a Misdemeanor Summons with a promise to…

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Fairfield News: Larceny And Other Charges

#Fairfield CT-- Christian Rivera-Hernandez (19yo) of Bridgeport, was arrested and charged with Larceny 3rd Degree, Interfering with Police, and Misuse of Plates, after he was taken into custody driving a stolen vehicle. Rivera-Hernandez was also served two active warrants out of Bridgeport, each for Failure to Appear 1st degree. On 11/23/2020 a resident of Kings Highway East reported his yellow Ford F150 which was parked on his property was stolen. That vehicle was entered into NCIC, a database that provides vital information to all law enforcement agencies across the country. On 11/25/2020 Westport police notified surrounding towns that they have observed the yellow F150 matching the description of the stolen vehicle traveling Northbound on I-95 around 2am.  State Police began…

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Bridgeport Flu Shots

Bridgeport, CT –The Department of Public Health is urging residents to “Fight the Flu.”  Any resident without insurance can schedule an appointment to receive a flu shot at the Communicable Disease Clinic, 752 East Main Street Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Residents with insurance can present their insurance card to any CVS or Walgreens pharmacy and get the flu vaccine free of charge.  Health Director Lisa Morrissey is encouraging residents to get vaccinated.  “This year, it is even more important to get your flu shot. Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of getting the flu and significantly reduces the risk for severe illness and hospitalization for those who do get the flu. This influenza season, hospitals, clinics, and…

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Officials Urge Residents to Learn Signs of Scam Artists Conducting Testing Activities

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents that as demand for COVID-19 testing increases across the country, they should be on the lookout for scam artists seeking to take advantage of people most in need, including when searching for places to get tested. People in Connecticut are encouraged to use the state’s official coronavirus website – ct.gov/coronavirus – or the website of a provider like their local health clinic, hospital, or pharmacy to find a testing site. The governor said that these are reliable sources that can ensure people’s personal and health information will be protected.  “Our testing program is one of the most robust in the country,” Governor Lamont said. “It’s troubling that scam artists would try to capitalize…

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Fairfield News: Cumberland Farms Robbery

Police UPDATE: Police received a call at 11:17pm on 11/29/2020 from an employee of Cumberland Farms/Gulf Gas Station (975 Kings Hwy E) reporting they had just been robbed. The employee described the suspect as 5’9”, white or Hispanic male wearing a black ski mask pulled completely down over his head, a black short sleeve shirt, gray sweatpants and black shoes. The suspect entered the store and walked behind the counter where he ordered the employee to open the cash register and back away.  The employee complied with the suspects demands. The store employee stated they were not threatened during the encounter and there was no weapon displayed or mentioned. The employee noticed that the suspect kept their right hand in…

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