Mayor Bill Finch on Friday issued a year-ending news release chronicling his administration’s successes in 2013. In a year that produced more taxes, a highly
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Top Stories From January: Video Shows Police Stomping Tasered Suspect, Monsignor Meth Arrested
As OIB reviews some top stories from 2013, the month of January was not short of revelations. Some highlights: Graphic footage was released of city
Read moreProtest Planned In Response To Cop Who Fired Weapon In Bagel Shop
Community activists have planned a rally for Monday at 5:30 p.m. in front of police headquarters to protest a police officer who fired a gun
Read morePolice, Firefighters Respond To East Side House
From Doing It Local: Just before 11pm Friday night Bridgeport Police Officers on routine patrol discovered a fire at 803 Noble Avenue. They immediately radioed
Read morePhone Threat Regarding Blackham School Was A Hoax
From Bill Kaempffer, public safety spokesman: Police responded to 911 calls reporting shots fired at Blackham School at 425 Thorme St. today. The call was
Read moreWhat If A Civilian Discharged A Weapon?
If a civilian had accidentally fired a gun in a crowded eatery instead of Police Officer Juan Santiago who suffered a bullet wound to the leg,
Read morePolice Officer Suffers Accidental Bullet Wound, Finch Calls It ‘Serious Incident,’ Orders Investigation
Bridgeport Police Officer Juan Santiago early Tuesday morning suffered a gunshot wound to his leg from an accidental discharge inside the Bagel King on Main
Read morePolice Seek Assistance To Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
From Bill Kaempffer, public safety spokesman: Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who held up a People’s United Bank branch Saturday.
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