From Bill Kaempffer, Bridgeport Police spokesman: Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with a goal of raising $50,000 toward a Bridgeport Police Memorial outside Police Headquarters on Congress Street. Tens of thousands of private sector dollars already have been raised to match the [...]
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Don’t Fly A Model Plane Here!
May 13th, 2013 · 2 Comments · Cops, News and Events
From Bill Kaempffer, Bridgeport Police spokesman: A hobbyist’s remote-controlled airplane apparently crashed near the PSEG power plant and brought the FBI to the city Sunday because of initial security concerns.
Man Bites Cop’s Face In Hospital
May 9th, 2013 · 3 Comments · Cops, News and Events
From Bill Kaempffer, city police spokesman: A 19-year-old who attacked two police officers at his home is charged with attacking a third officer in the hospital. Collin Moore, 19, of 313 Dover St., remained jailed Thursday on $180,000. The police officer at the hospital required stitches and had multiple lacerations and a bite injury to [...]
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More Bomb Scares At Schools, Students Back In Class
May 7th, 2013 · 7 Comments · Cops, Education, News and Events
Three city high schools were evacuated Tuesday morning after yet more bomb scares. Last week a Bassick student was arrested in connection with a scare.
Saluting City’s Bravest And Finest
April 26th, 2013 · No Comments · Cops, Firefighters, News and Events
From Bill Kaempffer, city police and fire spokesman: Fire Department Capt. Frank Bridge has his own definition of hero: The parent who works 80 hours a week to send her child to college. A family member who takes care of a sick relative.
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Mayor, Police, School Leaders To Unveil School Security Assessment
April 23rd, 2013 · 8 Comments · Cops, Education
On Wednesday Mayor Bill Finch, Police Chief Joe Gaudett and Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas will discuss details of a security assessment at the School Security Command Center, 1085 Connecticut Avenue. Bridgeport Police spokesman Bill Kaempffer provides some advance details: Since the beginning of the school year, the Police Department worked with the Board of [...]
Teflon Hon? Gaudett: The Return Of Deputy Chief Jimmy Honis “Imminent”
April 17th, 2013 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Cops, News and Events
Two years ago Deputy Chief Jimmy Honis, a member of the police department for more than 40 years, was placed on administrative leave with pay pending a criminal investigation of a cold case involving the death of a prostitute decades ago. Now $250,000 later–the amount the city has paid out in salary and benefits without [...]
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