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Beloved Fire Marshal In CT Dies Suddenly Beloved Fire Marshal In CT Dies Suddenly
Beloved Fire Marshal In CT Dies Suddenly A much beloved Fairfield County fire marshal has died suddenly, just a year before he planned to retire. Bridgeport Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez, age 63, of Bridgeport, died on Monday, April 22.  “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alberto Hernandez," said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. "We are all very grateful to have lived in a community where we could be under Hernandez’s protection as a Fire Marshal for the City of Bridgeport. He was a widely loved member of our community, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him." City officials said Herna…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Crime Numbers Down In CT's Most-Populated City, Authorities Say Crime Numbers Down In CT's Most-Populated City, Authorities Say
Crime Numbers Down In CT's Most-Populated City, Authorities Say The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout Connecticut's most-populated city have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year.  The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport, said Mayor Joe Ganim. According to city officials: The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34 percent from this time last year Non-fatal shooting victims at a 40 percent decrease Fatal shooting victims at a 33 percent decrease.  Officials point to the "avid" efforts being put in to boost re…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Historic CT Bridge In Disrepair Set To Be Demolished Historic CT Bridge In Disrepair Set To Be Demolished
Historic CT Bridge In Disrepair Set To Be Demolished Soon one of Fairfield County's most recognizable bridges will be gone when it's demolished for safety reasons. The historic Pleasure Beach Bridge located in Bridgeport which once connected the city’s East Side of Bridgeport to the small island will be getting demolished within the next few weeks, city officials said. City officials said they have contracted with Terry Contracting for the project, with the hopes of solving many safety issues. Since the mid-1990s, the bridge has been out of service due to damage by a fire that tore through the bridge’s walkway.  In addition, the bridge…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of CT Woman's Death Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of CT Woman's Death
Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of CT Woman's Death Two Fairfield County detectives have been suspended over the handling of an investigation into the deaths of two women including Lauren Smith-Fields.  Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim made the announcement late Sunday, Jan. 30 that Bridgeport Police detective Angel Llanos and Detective Kevin Cronin were suspended from duties and put on administrative leave until an internal investigation and disciplinary cases have been completed. In addition, the supervisory officer who was in charge of overseeing these matters has retired from the department as of this past Friday, Jan. 28 Ganim added…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cause Of Death Released For CT Woman Found Dead After Date Cause Of Death Released For CT Woman Found Dead After Date
Cause Of Death Released For CT Woman Found Dead After Date A cause of death has been released for a Fairfield County woman who died while on a date with a man she met on an app. Lauren Smith-Fields, age 23, of Bridgeport, was found dead in her apartment on Sunday, Dec. 12 by Bridgeport Police after an "older white man" who she met on a dating site called to report her death, the family said. Since her death, the family has been battling with the Bridgeport Police Department over how it was handling the investigation, or lack of an investigation, in the family's opinion. On Monday, Jan. 24, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Shots Fired During CT Little League Game Sparks Outrage Shots Fired During CT Little League Game Sparks Outrage
Shots Fired During CT Little League Game Sparks Outrage This story has been updated. State and local government officials are working to stem the number of shootings taking place in Fairfield County after shots were fired during a Little League game. The incident took place Saturday, May 15, during an East End game at Newfield Park in Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management. The shots startled those playing and attending the game and sent players running for cover. By Sunday, May 16, parents and worried residents were rallying at the park to put an end to such violence in the city. They were joined by Gov. Ned Lamont…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ex-Personnel Director Sentenced For CT Police Chief Exam Scandal Ex-Personnel Director Sentenced For CT Police Chief Exam Scandal
Ex-Personnel Director Sentenced For CT Police Chief Exam Scandal A former city personnel director in Connecticut has been sentenced to four months in prison for his part in a test rigging scheme for the chief of police position at the largest department in Fairfield County. Former Bridgeport City Personnel Director David Dunn was sentenced Tuesday, April 13 to prison time for conspiring with former police chief Armando Perez to cheat on the 2018 exam that led to Perez being named chief. Dunn, age 73, who had worked for the city for more than 30 years, claimed that he helped with the scheme out of his loyalty to Mayor Joe Ganim. In addition to the cheati…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Packed CT Eatery Draws Sharp Rebuke From Lamont COVID-19: Packed CT Eatery Draws Sharp Rebuke From Lamont
Covid-19: Packed CT Eatery Draws Sharp Rebuke From Lamont Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont lambasted a Fairfield County restaurant after videos went viral on social media of party-goers packing the place over the weekend and failing to adhere to the state’s COVID-19 mandates. Videos that were posted of Ten20 in Bridgeport drew the ire of Lamont and other elected officials over the crowd and the failure to socially distance or wear face coverings. In response, Lamont took to Twitter to blast the restaurant and its owners for failing to comply with the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. “This is what we’re talking about when we mention establishments not obey…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Mandatory Mask, Face Covering Requirement Issued In Bridgeport COVID-19: Mandatory Mask, Face Covering Requirement Issued In Bridgeport
Covid-19: Mandatory Mask, Face Covering Requirement Issued In Bridgeport One Fairfield County city has issued an executive order making it mandatory for all to wear protective face masks while in public to help stop the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim issued the order late Thursday, April 16, to begin on Friday, April 17. Under the order, all citizens are required to wear face masks or any other type of protective face covering while in public places such as parks, local establishments, and essential businesses. The precautionary measure is in addition to all other state orders and healthcare recommendation…

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by Kathy Reakes