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Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack
Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack A 22-year-old man was nabbed by US Marshals in connection with a machete attack at a Fairfield County high school. Gerald W. Valle was taken into custody in Pine Prairie, Louisianna on Friday, March 8, and extradited to Bridgeport, to face charges for a violent machete attack that occurred on Central High School property on Sunday, June 18, 2023. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, Valle attacked a 26-year-old Bridgeport man at Central High School with a machete causing a "very" large wound to his abdomen. The victim, who survived, was taken to an area hospital whe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport
High School Baseball Field Machete Attack: Man Critically Injured In Bridgeport A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being attacked with a machete at a high school baseball field in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Sunday, June 18 around 8:15 p.m. in Bridgeport at the John F. Kennedy Stadium located on the grounds of Central High School at 1 Lincoln Blvd. When Bridgeport Police Department officers arrived on the scene they found the man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen.  The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran with the Bridgeport Police. "The victim was t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies A former police officer and beloved musician who grew up in Fairfield County and joined many popular acts on stage is being remembered for his talented guitar playing.  New Haven County resident Gary Ciuci of Milford died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  After growing up in Bridgeport and graduating from Central High School, Ciuci went on to become a Westport Special Police Officer. He retired from this position before his death.  Additionally, Ciuci also played guitar with several popular acts including The Ciuci Brothers, The Black …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say A man has been charged with attempting to lure two Fairfield County students to his car, and in one case, grabbed a student and attempted to drag her to his vehicle. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27 at Central High School. According to Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, Officer Dani Soto was dispatched to Central High School to check on the welfare of an 18-year-old female student.  The student lost cell phone contact with a friend as she was leaving the school campus and walking toward North Avenue. Officer Soto confirmed with sc…

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by Kathy Reakes