Black Rock Burglar Busted

The Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to a number of burglaries in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Conn. On September 18, 2015 at around 1:00 p.m., police officers responded to a call about a suspicious person in the area of Livingston St. and Courtland Ave.  The suspect, Alvin Nieves (08/19/74), was described as wearing blue shorts and a blue New Jersey Nets basketball jersey with the #15 on the back under the name “Carter” on top.  The suspect was also said to be riding a dark colored bicycle.  Police officers searched the area for about 20 minutes until they received another call stating that Nieves was inside a store near the corner of Fairfield Ave. and…

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Bridgeport Police Department Announces Citizens Police Academy

#Bridgeport, Conn. (Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the opening of applications to the Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens.. The goal of the Citizens Police Academy is to foster a better relationship between the community and the Bridgeport Police Department.   Graduates will gain a better understanding of the Bridgeport Police Department operation, develop an awareness for the challenges officers face, and insight into the decisions officers make on a daily basis. The program lasts ten weeks, starting in October, and will meet every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   The program…

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