Stratford News: “Investigation”

#Stratford CT-- On 04/26/2022 the Stratford Police with the assistance of the Connecticut StatePolice conducted part of an ongoing investigation which led officers to the area ofShort Beach to investigate suspicious or hazardous materials. This activity waspart of a larger in progress investigation. At this time the beach is clear of policeactivity. Investigators anticipate an arrest in the incident and no further information isavailable at this time. There is no threat to the public. Viewers have told me that soccer practice was moved and that 3 loud explosions were heard at Short Beach. This press release was made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Child Burned-Bridgeport Admin Hides Story

I cannot believe that the Bridgeport administration tried to hide this story.  I saw it on a number of mom's pages on  Facebook but couldn't believe it was true.  I had to contact Scott Appleby to get the report.  This is par for Bridgeport, you have to know about the story in order to ask for it.  This is totally irresponsible for the Ganim Administration to hide the news.Here is the report from the mom on the Facebook Mom's pages and below that is the official police report:  "My son was lit on fire by our downstairs neighbors 8 year old son he threw a ball soaked in gasoline and lit on fire and threw it in my sons face my…

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Bridgeport News: Retirements Thinning Bridgeport Police

Bridgeport Police is about 120 officers short when officers were moving to other towns. Now retirements will continue to thin the herd with about 50 retirements by the end of summer. Only 12 officers will be graduating from the academy to replace the ranks this year. There is no recruitment going on nor an active list to hire from.Congratulations, thank you for your service and enjoy your well deserved retirement to those who retired last week: Deputy Chief Anthony Armeno, Detective Juan Serrano, Lieutenant Jeffery Grice, Officer Ferando Oquendo, Officer James Duncan, Sergeant Matthew Cosgrove, Detective Edward Martocchio, Sergeant Andres Talavera and Officer Angel Vazquez  This news report was made possible by:

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17th Annual eesmarts™ Student Contest

Energize Connecticut℠ sponsors, Eversource and AVANGRID, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, announced today that the 17th annual eesmarts Student Contest is now accepting student submissions until April 29, 2022. The contest is open to Connecticut students in grades K-12 and topics are focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability solutions.“For almost two decades, the eesmarts Student Contest has encouraged Connecticut students to tap into their imagination and knowledge to come up with solutions to address real-world energy issues,” said Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility Tilak Subrahmanian, “Every year we’re impressed with the creative energy and thought the students put into their projects to address critical energy issues and emphasize…

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Bridgeport News: Shooting On Stratford Avenue

Police UPDATE: At 1636hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter Activation for Stratford Avenue between Union Ave. and Carroll Ave. Additional 911 calls were received indicating a possible person shot along with a vehicle struck. Suspected parties fled down Union Ave. Both hospitals checked clear for any GSW victims. A party on-scene was treated for a non-life threatening laceration by AMR, unknown cause at this time. One party on-scene was detained on an outstanding warrant from another State.This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS. 2022-04-23@4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1500 block of Stratford Avenue for a person shot. When I arrived a man was handcuffed and…

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