11:27am–#Bridgeport CT–A white 4 door Kia has hit a gas main on a building near Cherry and Howard Avenue. The driver took off but an overtime police officer followed the car and has it at the tire center on Bostwick Avenue. The driver is claiming he was hit. Police are investigating. Avoid Howard and Cherry Street, gas company called for emergency turn off.
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Today, Mayor Bill Finch and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. announced that the state’s largest city will hold a Gun Buyback on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This latest installment of Bridgeport’s Gun Buyback program will take place at the Bridgeport Police Department’s Community Services Division at 1395 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.
“Taking action against gun violence – and the use or trafficking of illegal guns – has always been, and remains, a top priority for me and my administration,” said Mayor Finch.
“Our Gun Buyback program has proven to be successful, taking in more than 1,000 guns since we initiated the program several years ago. Guns that are purchased as part of this program can never be used to hurt or kill ever again. I strongly believe that this effort has saved lives and has made Bridgeport a safer place for kids and families. Even if this program saves one life, it is money well spent.”
As part of the program, the Bridgeport offers up to $200 for a working handgun. People turning in rifles will receive up to $100. A weapon determined to be an assault rifle will be eligible for up to $400.
For the Gun Buyback program, people turning in weapons must follow a precise protocol, including:
Ø Firearms MUST be delivered unloaded;
Ø Firearms MUST be put in a clear plastic bag and put into another container (gym bag, backpack, etc);
Ø If depositing ammunition in addition to a firearm, ammunition must be delivered in separate bag;
Ø If transporting the firearm by car, the firearm must be transported in the trunk of the car;
Ø After the firearm is screened by officers and determined to be a working firearm, cash will be given.
Bridgeport’s Gun Buyback program began in 2012 and has resulted in taking more than 1,000 guns off the street.
The latest installment of Bridgeport’s Gun Buyback program took place on July 18, and resulted in taking 100 additional guns off the street, including 5 assault weapons.
“Every gun that is turned in is a gun that won’t end up on the street in the hands of a criminal or in the hands of a child who could accidentally injure himself or someone else,” said Police Chief Gaudett.
“The police department works hard every day to keep our kids and families safe. This is another tool that helps keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them.”
12:32am–#Bridgeport CT– Another man was shot on the East Side t0night, this time at East Main and Arctic Street. He was shot in the leg and transported to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Earlier tonight an innocent bystander was shot by two males at Shelton and Kossuth Street matching the description of this shooting. Last night a two people were shot on East Main and Stillman Street. Police are investigating.
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10:21pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of shots fired between two individuals in front of Jamal’s Market on East Main near Jane Street with a green Honda’s window shot out. Report of a innocent person being hit at Shelton and Kossuth Street transported to Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. Police radio transmissions confirm he arrived at the hospital. Police are are sorting this one out.
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4:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–#Easton CT– State Police confirmed what my sources have told me, the state police major crimes truck is on Aldine Avenue. Sources tell me the house is owned by the couple and a brother was living in their in the past but has not been seen in a couple of weeks as well.
Jeffrey and Jeannette Navin were reported missing Aug. 7 to the Easton Police Department, and being investigated by the State Police Western District Crime Squad.
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3:03pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating an armed robbery by two teens about fifteen years in age. The victim was robbed on Shell Street near the park. Police are looking for two shirtless teens wearing white shorts. One of them had his white tee shirt over his head and displayed a small silver handgun according to radio reports.
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11:40am–#Trumbull CT–Report of a downed motorcycle in front of 926 of White Plains Road, no mention of any other vehicles being involved. Firefighters dispatched due to clear leaking fluids from the bike.
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2:39am–#Bridgeport CT–A car crashed into a hydrant in front of 285 Maplewood Avenue before crashing into a utility pole in front of 266 Maplewood Ave. The driver attempted to flee but police caught up with him. Turns out he had a suspended drivers license.
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2:33am–#Bridgeport CT–Police were called to the intersection of Lewis and Park Avenue for a person down in the street. Turns out to be a carjacking. Taken was a blue Geo Prisim with CT plates AUGV2. No mention of weapons but police have just begun investigating.
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