East End City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez on Friday paid a $500 fine and made a $1,000 charitable donation to resolve a case nearly five years
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Category: Law Enforcement
Saluting Bernice Roundtree, First African American Female Police Officer
The Bridgeport Police Department Facebook page recently honored Bernice Roundtree, the first African American female officer in the department. When I was a young scribe
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Watch: Meet Marie Cetti, History-Making K9 Officer
In his latest Porter’s Corner, Chief Roderick Porter highlights the work of K9 Officer Marie Cetti, the first woman to hold that position. 1+
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Police Gear Up For New Ordinance Regulating Nightclubs/Hookah Lounges
The Bridgeport Police Department’s Facebook page is highlighting enforcement of a new ordinance regulating nightclub/hookah lounges where excessive partying, neighborhood disturbances, violence and underage drinking have
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Chief Porter: My Door Remains Open To Enhance Public Safety
After a police union no-confidence vote, Chief Roderick Porter issued this statement: “I have heard and respect the vote expressed by some of our officers,
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Police Union Votes No Confidence In Chief Porter, Union Chief Calls For His Resignation
Police Union leader Michael Salemme is calling on Chief Roderick Porter to resign following a Wednesday vote of no confidence by local members at the
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Chief Porter Announces Assistant Chief Appointments
News release from Chief Porter: Today, Chief Porter announced two new appointments for Assistant Chief of Police for the Bridgeport Police Department. Paul Grech –
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State Charges Against Councilwoman Melendez Appear Shaky
Of all the state charges leveled against five political operatives accused of absentee ballot fraud during the 2023 mayoral race, on the face it those
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