1:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at 2969 Main Street.
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Two armed robberies at two different locations
4:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of an armed robbery, one male in a light green jacket robbed a person for his cell phone, He has a fake gun and punched the victim.
Report of a robbery near Curiale School on Laurel Avenue, one male with a black sweatshirt and another in a grey sweatshirt.
Copper pipes stolen
3:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of copper pipes stolen from a house on the 1000 block of North Avenue.
Structure fire in Bridgeport
3:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a structure fire, smoke coming out of at white and green building at Kossuth Street and Putnam Street.
CO Leak in Bridgeport
3:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a CO (Carbon monoxide) leak, with people showing symptoms of CO poisoning at 106 Abner Court. UPDATE– At this time there are no readings
Child left unattended, shoplifting, drinking and crack pipe
#Westport CT–#Bridgeport CT–On 12/04/2013, Eleanor Cobb of Bridgeport, CT was arrested after officers were dispatched to a report of a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. A four year old child was located in the vehicle while Cobb was shopping in a nearby store.
Cobb admitted she had been drinking and had a “crack pipe” in the vehicle. Officers learned that she had also shoplifted from Walgreen’s. Cobb was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury to a Minor, 53a-125b Larceny 6th, and 21a-267(a) Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Cobb was released after posting $5,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court at 0930 hours on 12/13/2013.
Mayor Finch Announces Creation of Mayor’s Youth Council
High School students can submit applications for consideration
BRIDGEPORT, CT (December 10, 2013) — Mayor Bill Finch today announced that he is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Mayor’s Youth Council. The new initiative provides youth a chance to learn about and participate in local government while serving in an advisory capacity to the Mayor on youth issues.
The Youth Council will be comprised of 10 high school students from across Bridgeport Public Schools and Vocational programs. Youth participants will build fundamental leadership skills and core competencies in policy change while working on community service projects related to education, violence/bullying, and environmental stewardship.
“My office is committed to building a new generation of young leaders who demonstrate a desire to be change agents in the Bridgeport community,” said Mayor Bill Finch about the new initiative. “As members of the council, youth will be required to attend city council meetings, participate in skill-building workshops, and job shadow high-level city officials.”
Members will be selected based on their desire to promote social change and leadership within their community. They may also be nominated for consideration by a school principal, guidance counselor, school superintendent, teacher, faith leader, or community leader.
Students interested in being considered for a spot on the Mayor’s Youth Council can download an application by visiting www.bridgeportct.gov/myc. Applications are due by January 7, 2014.
For further information about the council please contact Sherrell Dorsey, Office of Education and Youth Policy at 206.225.1747 or Sherrell.dorsey@bridgeportct.
About the Mayor’s Youth Council
The Mayor’s Youth Council was created by Mayor Bill Finch to empower youth in the City of Bridgeport. The council will assist city officials in the development of community projects from a youth’s perspective. The MYC is a program of the Office of Education and Youth Policy department in partnership with RYASAP, Junior Achievement, Career Resources, VIP College Prep, and other nonprofit supporters.
City Woman, Police Department Host Toy Drive for City Children
#Bridgeport, CT – Dec. 9, 2013) — Cecalie Cooper just wanted to help during the holiday season.
“I wanted to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season,” said Cooper, 25, a recent college graduate and daughter of Councilwoman Eneida Martinez-Walker. “It’s easy to caught up in the holidays and forget that there are children in our community who might not get presents.
“I wanted to try to do something about it.”
Cooper partnered with the Bridgeport Police Department in the effort. A collection box is located in the front lobby of Police Headquarters at 300 Congress St. and any toys collected will be distributed to families who lost all their possessions in a massive fire on Brooks Street in September. Any remaining toys will be distributed to children in the Charles F. Greene Homes apartment complex.
Cooper is hoping to collect new, unwrapped toys for both girls and boys ranging from newborn to 15 years old.
“I thought it was a outstanding idea and appreciate Cecalie’s initiative,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “Bridgeport is a generous community and I hope the community will come to Police Headquarters with a gift knowing that they will help brighten a young person’s holiday.”
“I’m confident our Bridgeport Police officers, who work every day in this community, will step up as well.”
The toy drive will run though Dec. 20.
Possible school break in
11:51pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are on scene investigating an open door in the back of John Winthrop School at 85 Eckart Street. Police were alerted by the alarm company.
Pedestrian hit
10:38pm–#Bridgeport CT–A pedestrian was hit in the crosswalks outside Tony’s Huntington Inn at 437 Huntington Turnpike. Injuries do no appear to be life threatening and the driver stopped and remained on scene.