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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Category: Law Enforcement
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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Report: City Council Members Pereira, Castillo And Dem Party Vice Chair Targeted For Election Fraud Arrests
City Council members Maria Pereira and Alfredo Castillo, and vice chair of the Democratic Town Committee Wanda Geter-Pataky are expected to turn themselves in on
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Police Union Leader Not In Chief Porter’s Corner – Chief: Allegations Baseless
Michael Salemme, president of the police union local, shares in this commentary his grievances against Police Chief Roderick Porter. Chief Porter counters with a response.
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Barr The Car Door! DTC Member Tony Barr, Pinched For Assaulting Firefighter, Threatens Lawsuit Against City
Tony Barr is no stranger to run-ins with the law. This time the Democratic Town Committee member is accused of slugging a city firefighter that
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Watch: Tips To Avoid Vehicle Break-Ins
Following a number of vehicle break-ins, the Police Department issued this public service announcement: The Bridgeport Police Department has issued a public service announcement following
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