News release from CT U.S. Attorney: As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury
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Tag: Rebeca Garcia
Judge Stevens: No To Blocking Police Transfers For Now
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: A Superior Court judge Thursday refused to immediately block the transfer of three city police captains. “The plaintiffs’ application for
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Captains File Injunction Request To Reverse Transfers
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: Three city police captains who are legally challenging the qualifications of Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia are asking a judge to block
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As Promised, Chief Garcia Shuffles Police Assignments, Councilman Newton Wants Answers
Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia on Wednesday announced a shakeup in the ranks that includes senior officials challenging her ascension to assistant chief prior to
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Chief Garcia Plagued By Police Staffing Shortage
It’s the Achilles’ heel of law enforcement, staffing shortages sidelining foot patrols and community policing. Just when the city brings on a new class of
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Paging The City Council–What The City Charter Regulates About Police Chief Selection
Three months ago Mayor Joe Ganim appointed Rebeca Garcia as the first female to lead the Police Department after AJ Perez resigned following his federal
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Acting Chief Garcia Issues Oath To New Police Class
Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia welcomed the latest city police recruits on their first day at the Bridgeport Academy. Class #42 has 16 recruits for city
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Police Sergeant Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Minor
Sergeant Ivan Delgado was charged on Friday with sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, according to Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia. Delgado, a 13-year member of
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