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Officer Involved In Shooting Injuring Suspect In Fairfield County, State Police State
A police officer assigned to a federal task force was involved in a shooting overnight in Fairfield County that left one person wounded, authorities said.
The shooting occurred around 10:12 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, when a Bridgeport police officer assigned to the federal Safe Streets task force was involved in a shooting in the area of Main and Catherine streets, said the Connecticut State Police.
The victim was transported to the hospital, treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and released, state police said.
Additional details regarding the shooting were not released, but a silver ve…
Stratford Felon Nabbed With Guns, Drugs, Police Say
A 30-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into the sale of narcotics, as well as firearms, in the Stratford and Bridgeport areas.
Manuel Rivas, of Stratford, was arrested on June 19, during the execution of search warrants of his home and vehicle, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti.
The investigation was conducted by the Stratford Narcotics Unit, in coordination with the Bridgeport Police Task Force, Safe Streets Task Force and the Norwalk Police Narcotics Unit, Eannotti said.
Rivas was taken into custody after attempting to evade detectives whe…
