Several City Council members assembled outside City Hall on Wednesday to address the media about Police Department issues. The anguished family of 21-year-old Nyair Nixon who
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Watch: Chief Garcia Responds To Police-Involved Shooting
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local: State police are investigating a shooting involving a Bridgeport Police Officer. This afternoon during a press conference, Police Chief
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Chief Perez, City Personnel Director Charged With Rigging Police Chief Exam–Perez Resigns, Rebeca Garcia In Charge
Police Chief Armando Perez and long-time Personnel Director David Dunn were charged on Thursday by federal officials with rigging the 2018 police chief search and
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Fire Boats Rescue 28 People From Seaside Park Breakwater Rocks
From Steve Krauchick, Doing It Local. Police and firefighters received another call of fishermen caught on the breakwater rocks at Seaside Park. Initially they thought
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Bradley: Yes To Casino, No To Truck Tolls, Let Parents Decide Immunizations
State Senator Dennis Bradley who chairs the Public Safety Committee that’s weighing casino expansion and sports betting, shares his take on the legislative session with
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Reckless Driver That Took Life Of Lawyer In Black Rock Has Extensive Criminal History
The erratic operator of a Chrysler van that took the life of attorney Peter Tsimbidaros has an extensive criminal history including manslaughter, carrying a pistol without a permit
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Busy Week For School Resource Officers After Runaway Vehicles
Reports from Steve Krauchick of Doing It Local: Police are investigating a crash near the intersection of Bruce and Connecticut Avenue. Witnesses said the car
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Ganim Issues Oath To 26 Police Recruits, Second In Command
Mayor Joe Ganim Wednesday night issued the oath to 26 graduates of the Bridgeport Police Academy. Rebeca Garcia who commanded the training division was also
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