Cop Caught Stealing In Drug Bust: Report: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Nov. 13.

First, today's weather:

A heavy afternoon shower. High: 62 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Prosecutor: Bridgeport cop caught stealing cash in major drug bust: The officer was charged with charged with second-degree larceny and tampering with evidence. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport amphitheater hosting drive-thru lights festival: The light spectacular will be later this month. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 100 Jobs: Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport grandmother aims to spread diabetes prevention awareness (News 12 Bronx)
5. 'That's not normal': US Attorney's Office, Bridgeport schools talk to students about gun violence (Torrington Register Citizen)

Today in Bridgeport:

• Fall Fun Festival (11:00 AM)
• Fall Fun Fest - Fairchild Wheeler Inter-District Magnet High School (10:00 AM)
• Free Home Buyer Seminar! (10:00 AM)
• Chicago Tribute - Ct Transit Authority (8:00 PM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• BridgeportLibrary: "Keep exploring the history of the Golden Hill Paugussett Indian Nation, check out our children's programming, and more in this week's newsletter! https://conta.cc/3FagsFN" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK! Here come the supervisors! Sergeant Lyons and Officer Merenda (Wallace...both work!) have been working together to improve BAC for over 5 years. With a mutual understanding in public safety and animal ca..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Milu! Where are the senior pet people at? Milu may be 14 but you would never know based off his energy. Milu is always ready to comment on the happenings in the cat room- he's quite the conversationalist. Ask about Milu t..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Protect Yourself & Your Family! Register for the #COVID19 vaccine before the upcoming holidays GetVaxBPT.com #GetVaxBPT" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Immigration Information Session November 30, 2021 5:30 - 6:30 PM Central High School 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06606" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Each year, the Y mobilizes 570,000 volunteers who teach, mentor, coach, support and serve their communities. Learn how you can become one of them: #volunteer (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "From our friends at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Due to inclement weather, the North Branch State of CT COVID Testing Site is closed TODAY, November 12th. #bridgeport #COVID19" (Facebook)

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• Continuum Holiday Bazaar 2021 (November 13)
• Harvest Fair 2021 (November 13)
• Christmas Craft Sale - Free Admission (November 13)
• Fall Fun Festival (November 13)
• November 16th Evening "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! (November 14)
• Harvest Fair 2021 (November 14)
• Unitarian Universalist Services, 10 AM: "Grounding and Clearing" (November 14)
• Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar (November 16)
• Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense: Suicide Prevention Training (November 16)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar (November 18)
• St. John’s Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church christmas Fair (November 20)
• Magic Of Motown (November 20)
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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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