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'High-Ranking' Fairfield County Fire Official Accused Of Sexual Assault, Police Say 'High-Ranking' Fairfield County Fire Official Accused Of Sexual Assault, Police Say
'High-Ranking' Fairfield County Fire Official Accused Of Sexual Assault, Police Say A “high-ranking” member of a Fairfield County fire department has been put on administrative leave after a mother reported her daughter being sexually assaulted by the official. The incident came to light around 8:15 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, when the woman went to the Bridgeport Fire Department Engine 6 to make the report. According to Scott Appleby, the director of emergency management for the city of Bridgeport, the "high-ranking" official was put on administrative leave and the police department was "immediately" called to report the alleged assault. The fire department member has not b…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County Woman's Death Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County Woman's Death
Two Detectives Suspended Over Handling Of Investigation Of Fairfield County 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
Police & Fire
Death Of Fairfield County Woman Out On Date To Be Investigated As Crime, Police Say Death Of Fairfield County Woman Out On Date To Be Investigated As Crime, Police Say
Death Of Fairfield County Woman Out On Date To Be Investigated As Crime, Police Say A criminal investigation has been opened into the death of a Fairfield County woman who died while on a date with a man she met on a dating app. The Bridgeport Police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 25, they have officially opened a case into the death of Lauren Smith-Fields, age 23, of Bridgeport, who was found dead in her apartment on Sunday, Dec. 12 by Bridgeport Police, said Captain Kevin Gilleran. Gilleran said that as a result of the medical examiner's report ruling the death as an accidental drug overdose, the department's Narcotics and Vice Division have opened a criminal investigation a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say A Fairfield County police officer has been accused of allegedly stealing cash during a large drug bust. Bridgeport Police patrol officer Christopher Martin, age 54, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 11, and charged with larceny and tampering with evidence, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. According to Appleby, Martin, a 21-year veteran of the department, resigned as suspension paperwork was being prepared by the department. The Bridgeport Police Department took immediate action by arresting him upon becoming aware of his actions," said Bridgeport Police Chi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Officer Fired For Using Excessive Force In Bridgeport Police Officer Fired For Using Excessive Force In Bridgeport
Police Officer Fired For Using Excessive Force In Bridgeport A longtime police officer has been fired for using excessive force during an arrest. Officer Richard Cretella, a 20-year veteran of the Bridgeport Police Department, was fired on Wednesday, Jan. 20 for an incident that took place on Wednesday, April 1, said Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia. “After careful review of all evidence and rebuttal information provided during his Due Process Hearing, it is clear that Officer Cretella engaged in utilizing excessive force during an incident involving a City of Bridgeport resident, said Garcia. During the incident in question, Cretella was allegedly t…

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by Kathy Reakes