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Bridgeport Nightclub Closed After Police Find Guns, Liquor, Fire Violations
A popular Fairfield County nightclub has been closed after officials allegedly found several fire and alcohol violations.
The VIP Lounge, in Bridgeport, located on Pembroke Street, was raided by police and state liquor officials around 2:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 26.
"This immediate area has been plagued with police calls for service related to noise complaints, felony assaults, narcotics violations, and homicide," said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
A thorough investigation revealed the VIP Lounge was acting as an after-hours club and narcotics were being dealt with in…
Man Charged For Fatal Shooting Outside Lounge In Fairfield County
A Fairfield County man has been charged with the murder of another man outside an area lounge.
Robert Sorrells, age 27, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 21 for the murder of Jonathan DaSilva, according to Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport Emergency Management.
Bridgeport Police Det. Robert Winkler obtained an arrest warrant for Sorrells, charging him with fatally shooting DaSilva earlier this month outside of the VIP Lounge on Pembroke Street, Appleby said.
"Great work by lead detective Robert Winkler, and all those who assisted in the case," Appleby said.
Sor…
Bridgeport Firefighters Safely Evacuate 25 Residents During Fire
Some 25 Bridgeport residents were safely evacuated from their homes during a fire on Pembroke Street.
The incident took place around 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1387 Pembroke St., which is a six-unit home, said the Bridgeport Fire Department.
Upon arriving on the scene, the fire department was able to safely evacuate everyone out of the home in addition to extinguishing the fire quickly, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Fire Department.
Firefighters safely evacuated 25 residents.Bridgeport Fire Department
A total of 25 people, including children were temporarily displaced, h…