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Security Guard Assaulted + Home Invasion Charge: Bridgeport News

Here are all the top news stories in Bridgeport along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Feb. 5.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, colder. High: 28 Low: 12.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

  1. Security Guard Shot In Face At Bridgeport YMCA: Police: A security guard at the Bridgeport YMCA was reportedly shot in the face with a pepper spray gun late Thursday night, Bridgeport police said. (Bridgeport Patch)
  2. Prosecutor: Bridgeport man could face home invasion charge after attempted home break-in in Norwalk: Police found the man following a chase in his car with a machete. (New Canaan Advertiser)
  3. Obituary: Walter J. Musfeldt, 84, formerly of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)
  4. NAACP Calls for Federal Investigation of Bridgeport Police Department (NBC Connecticut)
  5. Demolition begins on the University of Bridgeport's Bodine Hall (CTPost)

Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The students in Grades 4-8 at St. Theresa School, Trumbull were so grateful to Father Silva, Chaplain of St Joseph High School who came and spoke to them about his priestly vocation. It was incredibly inspiring!" (Facebook)
  • Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "It's Day 6 of Catholic Schools Week and we are blessed to CELEBRATE OUR FACULTY, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS! Teachers are the backbone of our Catholic schools. On this day, we honor teachers, as well as administrators and staff who support teach..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "Through creativity and environmentally friendly practices, we went and had arts and crafts. #foryouthdevelopment" (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport YMCA: "The first YMCA for African Americans was founded in Anthony Bowen in Washington, DC in 1853. Bowen was born into slavery in 1809 and move to Washington in 1826—a free man. Through his work at the United States Patent Office, he met Willi..." (Facebook)
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Always good information to have on hand. Know where your local emergency hospitals are so that you're prepared!" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport Northend: "Cleaning Service - Vanessa Joia (203)243-7694 E-mail: nessaleo1416@gmail.com" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Beardsley Park: "Hi looking tutor for my son first grade after school for math,reading,chemistry,assignment etc. - In Bridgeport CT please some reference thank you." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Trumbull: "Hardship due to covid and hospital stay. - Please look at my GoFundMe and if you think you can help I will be very grateful. If you can't I understand. Thank you. https://gofund.me/59011861" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Bridgeport Northend: "Hello my name is Josephine, I have over 15 years experience in house cleaning mostly in Lower Fairfield (Stamford, Greenwich & Darien) area, recently moved to this area and looking for work closer to home, I have excellent references fee..." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Chris Rhatigan

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

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