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Longtime Capt. James Viadero leaves Bridgeport Police Department

After 29 years with the Bridgeport Police Department, Capt. James Viadero is looking back at his career as he prepares to become the new police chief in Middlebury. Viadero joined the force in 1985.

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Jun 26, 2014, 9:25 PM

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