Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2:10am--A man walked into Bridgeport Hospital with gunshot wounds.  About ten minutes earlier, there were calls of shots fired in the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue.  No crime scene was established at this time.   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Hombre herido 2:10am--Un hombre entró al hospital de Bridgeport con heridas resultados de una pistola. Unos diez minutos antes, hubo llamadas de disparos en el la calle 1000 de la Avenida Stratford. No se estableció ninguna escena del crimen en este momento.

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City Of Bridgeport Launches Black History Month

#Bridgeport CT-- Mayor Ganim joined the City of Bridgeport to unveil a portrait of Margaret E. Morton to reside in the Bridgeport Government Center to celebrate Margaret E. Morton Day and kick off Black History Month.  Morton was elected to the state legislature and was the first black state senator. Black History Month en Bridgeport #Bridgeport CT--El alcalde Ganim unió a la ciudad de Bridgeport para revelar un retrato de Margaret E. Morton para residir en el Bridgeport Government Center para celebrar el día de Margaret E. Morton y dar inicio al mes de Black History. Morton fue elegida para la legislatura estatal y fue la primera mujer de color senadora del estado.

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Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Main Street

11:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- At least one person was seriously injured on Main Street near Renzy Avenue. The north side of Main Street is closed for an investigation. Noticias de Bridgeport : Accidente en la calle de Main 11:38pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una persona resultó gravemente herida en la calle de Main cerca de la Avenida Renzy, después de un accidente. El lado norte de Main Street está cerrado para una investigación.

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Accident Shuts Down I-95

10:29pm--#cttraffic--#Orange CT-- I-95 is shut down northbound near exit 41 for an accident involving a tractor-trailer.  Radio reports say it is expected to be shut down for an extended period.  Firefighters were called for extricating those trapped and about 50 gallons of diesel fuel is spilled on the highway.   I95 Cerrado por un accidente 10:29pm--#cttraffic--#Orange CT--I-95 norte cerca de la salida 41 se cero por un accidente con un camión. Los informes de radio dicen que se va quedar cerrado durante un período prolongado. Llamaron los bomberos para la extracción de los atrapados y alrededor de 50 galones de combustible diésel se derramo en la carretera.

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Fairfield News: Take Your Kid To A Robbery

#Fairfield, CT (February 01, 2019): On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at approximately 8:34pm, Troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport were dispatched to the report of an armed robbery that occurred at the Route 15 Southbound, Fairfield rest area. Witnesses on the scene described the suspect as a black male, approximately 5’8” tall, wearing a mask, black sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and red sneakers who was accompanied by a juvenile black male wearing a green coat and tan pants. These individuals could be observed in the attached photographs. The adult male displayed a black handgun while the juvenile stood by the door. The two suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. State Police K-9 units arrived on scene and performed a…

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Bridgeport News: Cops To Courthouse

12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police from Bridgeport and State are on the way to the Golden Hill Courthouse on Golden Hill Street for a person posting on social media threatening suicide.  If you are in the courthouse there is no threat of a fight like earlier this week.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policia en la corte 12:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – La policía de Bridgeport y el estado de CT están en camino a Golden Hill en la calle Golden Hill para una persona que publico en las redes sociales que quiera suicidarse. Si usted está en el área no hay amenaza de una pelea.

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Bridgeport News: Merritt Rest Area Robbed

8:33pm--#Fairfield CT--It was another bring your kid to a robbery at the rest area on the Merritt Parkway on the southbound side.  Radio reports said the store was robbed at gunpoint by a man in a mask man.  A child was waiting outside for the robber.  They fled in a car down Congress Street.  This is the third robbery reported in the last month with a child waiting outside.  The Corner Variety Store at 343 Wayne Street in Bridgeport was robbed on January 23rd and the clerk also reported a child was waiting for the robber and they fled in a car.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo en el Merritt 8:33pm--#Fairfield CT—Otra persona trajo a su hijo a un robo…

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Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Closed

2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Park Avenue southbound is closed between Benham and Maplewood Avenue. No reason was given on the radio report. Expect minor delays in the area.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: La Avenida de Park esta cerrado 2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT—La Avenida de Park sur está cerrado entre Benham y Maplewood. No se dio ninguna razón en el informe de radio. Espere retrasos menores en el área.

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Bridgeport News: Body Pulled From Pond At Beardsley Park

11:08am--#Bridgeport CT--First responders were called to Beardsley Park where a body was found floating in partially frozen water under the stone arch bridge in Bunnell's Pond.  The person was dead when recovered, the medical examiner was called to investigate the exact cause of death.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron un cuerpo en Beardsley Park 11:08am--#Bridgeport CT—Oficiales de emergencia fueron llamados a Beardsley Park donde encontraron un cuerpo flotando en el agua, parcialmente congelada estaba bajo el puente de piedras en Bunnell Pond. La persona estaba muerta cuando se recuperó, llamaron el examinador médico para investigar la causa de muerte.

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New Criminal ID System

MIDDLETOWN, CT  – Commissioner James C. Rovella  announced that the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) has contracted with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC to replace the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Master Name Index/Computerized Criminal History (MNI/CCH). IDEMIA provides biometric identity and security solutions to law enforcement, border management and government services. The new Criminal Identification and History Repository System, expected to be completed within 24 months, reaffirms DESPP’s continuing commitment to protect Connecticut residents. The new integrated system will significantly improve the speed and accuracy of fingerprint identification for both criminal and civilian purposes, while providing the ability for Connecticut to meet all federal Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)   This press…

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