OnlyInBridgeport: 5 Days After Requested Info Is Finally Released

BRIDGEPORT-On Thursday February 17, 2022, at 1930hrs the Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the 500th block of West Avenue on a preliminary report of a Check the Welfare/Possible Robbery in progress. This was based upon a text-to-911 that was received by the Bridgeport ECC that indicated a party was being held at gunpoint. While on-scene at the door of the apartment Officers provided verbal commands for the occupants to come out. Three parties exited the apartment without incident. Two parties tried to elude police. One was injured from a fall; the other was detained on a roof area.The incident was investigated by the Bridgeport Police Patrol division along with the Detective Bureau through interviews from all parties over the next…

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Today’s Second Vehicle Fire

2022-02-22@8:22pm--#Orange CT-- Today's second vehicle fire is a battery operated forklift truck at FedEx at 161 Marsh Hill Road. The forklift was outside and away from the building. This news report is made possible by:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT: ITINERARY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MISSION IN ISRAEL

HARTFORD, CT – The following is an update on Governor Ned Lamont’s itinerary so far from his economic development mission in Israel. The governor is scheduled to return to Connecticut on Thursday, February 24, 2022.Friday, February 18, 2022Arrive in Tel Aviv, quarantine at hotel due to Israeli Covid protocols until negative tests are confirmedSaturday, February 19, 2022Walking tours of Jaffa and Tel AvivBusiness dinner with Ofra Strauss, Chairperson of the Board, Strauss GroupSunday, February 20, 2022Business meeting with Vintage Investment PartnersFinTech Roundtable with Viola and Digital Currency GroupGoogle programming at Google Campus: Female Entrepreneurs, Arab Workforce, Start-UpsDelegation DinnerMonday, February 21, 2022Defense Ministry meeting with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, Director of International Defense Cooperation DirectorateCOVID response meeting with Dr. Salman…

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The press seems to have the same thing on their mind today regarding the Bridgeport Police Department. Connecticut Post wrote an article today asking "Can Ganim staff talk to the press or is media policy too strict" ( I would link to it but it's hidden behind their pay wall). Lennie Grimaldi of Only In Bridgeport also wrote "For Ganim, Transparency Must Be The Word During Police Chief Search" (http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/for-ganim-transparency-must-be-the-word-during-police-chief-search/) Grimaldi feels the chief is camera shy. My experience with her in the past at press conferences was that she always asked me if I need anything like an interview so I don't think she's is shy. I believe she is now being directed by the Ganim Administration on what…

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Fairfield News: Theft From Cars Blotter

2/13- Vehicle entered while parked on street in front of house on Lalley Boulevard. Driver’s side window smashed, Center console and glove box rummaged through. $2,650 in cash taken from center console.2/13 Another car in the same area of Lalley Boulevard had 2 windows smashed but nothing was taken.2/13 Vehicles were entered and rummaged through, nothing taken on Pequot Avenue.2/15 Vehicle entered on Sterling Street, nothing taken.2/18 Front license plate taken from a car on Colonese Road.This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Fairfield News: Garage Fire

2022-02-21-@1:54pm--#Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a garage fire on Princess Pine before it extended to the home. Second quick stop like this in 4 days in town.

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Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire

2022-02-21@1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters extinguish a mattress fire on Louisiana Avenue with no extensions to the home. This news report is made possible by:

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2022-02-21@12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- There are no reported injuries in a crash between a car and truck near exit 29 on I-95 northbound.

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Bridgeport News: Crash Involving PD

Bridgeport News: Crash Involving PD2022-02-21@10:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--A three car crash involving one Bridgeport Police car on Route 8/25 southbound, where else, exit 2. No reported injuries.

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Bridgeport News: Sprinkler System Extinguishes Fire

2022-02-20@11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire in the 300 block of Railroad Avenue was extinguished by the sprinkler system in the structure. This news report is made possible by:

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