Bridgeport Police

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Suspicious Death

#Bridgeport News: On February 8th, 2017, Bridgeport Police were dispatched to Bridgeport Hospital emergency room on a report of a death with suspicious circumstances. Robert Jones was found deceased at 304 Dover Street, and was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital. Detectives processed a crime scene at 304 Dover Street on February 11, 2017 and found several indications, and physical evidence that a crime had likely occurred at this location. The OCME later determined that Jones' death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head. On March 23, 2017, Detective Cintron secured a warrant for the arrest of Tynisha Hall (1/26/82) of 304 Dover Street. Hall is charged with 53a-54a Murder and 53a-155 Tampering with Evidence. Bond is set at $750,000. While taking…

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Home invasion attempt

11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a home invasion at 86 Pequonnock Street. Police are looking for an Africian American male, gray hoodie and dark sneakers, with a gun....that narrows it down but I've heard police work with less and get an arrest. UPDATE--Two males, one Hispanic tried to force their way in but did not get in. A black handgun was displayed with a red laser. They took off after they could not get through the door!

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Fundraising Effort for Bridgeport Police Memorial

Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with a goal of raising $50,000 toward a Bridgeport Police Memorial outside Police Headquarters on Congress Street. Tens of thousands of private sector dollars already have been raised to match the public investment in the important project. On Wednesday, National Peace Officer Memorial Day, Mayor Finch honored Bridgeport’s Police Officers for the dangerous work they do every day to keep residents safe. “On average, one American law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 57 hours,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “It is a dangerous and difficult job. Tragically, some don’t make it home at the end of their shift…

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Homicide in Bridgeport

4:13am--#Bridgeport, CT -- May 12, 2013 -- Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting this morning on Berkshire Avenue at Noble Avenue. Police responded to the area at 4:13 a.m. today on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed a silver Ford Fusion parked on Berkshire, just west of Noble. The vehicle had multiple bullet holes in its left, front window and door area. Inside the vehicle police found a male who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by AMR personnel. Detectives have a tentative identification on the victim. It is not yet being released pending verification and notification of his family. At this time, no motive has been established and…

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