UPDATE: Multiple small fires set, firefighters taking care of business.
12:45pm–#Bridgeport CT– The AGI building at Stratford and Water Street is on fire again, it seems to be quarterly. Police are on scene reporting smoke coming from the windows and firefighters are on the way. The building is slated to be torn down.
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If you hear sirens at noon time today it is to honor Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren H. Goforth, 47, was ambushed and killed Friday night after exiting the convenience store of a Houston Chevron gas station. This is a nationwide tribute according to Bridgeport Police Chief Gaudette. I will be at Bridgeport Police Headquarters to record the tribute.
11:01am–#cttraffic–A DOT worker has been hit by a car on I-95 northbound just past exit 16. Expect delays in the area.
10:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Reports of shots fired at Madison and Frank Street, radio reports say bullets went through the door at Maribel Store at 235 Madison Avenue. Police are investigating.
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9:28pm–#Milford CT– A car has hit a building at 497 New Haven Avenue. The car has heavy front end damage, everyone safely out of the vehicle but multiple injuries according to radio reports. Building inspector called to the scene. The car did NOT enter the building but has cause significant damage.
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5:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– A suspect wanted for assaulting someone at William and Roosevelt Street has been apprehended by police. EMS dispatched to treat the victim.
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2:11pm–#Seymour CT– A school bus was involved in an accident in front of the high school at 2 Botsford Road. According to radio reports there are no injuries.
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1:03am–#Bridgeport CT–Police are blocking off North Avenue between Main and Madison Avenue for a water main break.
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Full Video Press Conference-Bridgeport, Conn. (September 1, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced that two suspects have been arrested and charged in relation to an incident at Trumbull Gardens, which took place this summer and resulted in nine shooting victims — one homicide and eight injured.
“For months, police officers and others have worked tirelessly to solve this heinous crime. Now we’re taking another step forward,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.
“Today, we’re charging Jamal Hamilton and Kevan Bennett with regard to the shootings at Trumbull Gardens that took place in June. I want to thank the Bridgeport Police Department for their hard work on this case, and for bringing us one step closer to finding justice for the victims — as well as their loved ones — who have suffered because of this senseless act of violence.”
On August 28, 2015, Bridgeport police detectives obtained arrest warrants for two men who were alleged shooters in the June 11, 2015, shooting of 9 people in the Trumbull Gardens Housing Project.
One warrant was issued for Jamal “Moo Moo” Hamilton (DOB: 11/9/1990). And, the other warrant was issued for Kevan “Web” Bennett (DOB: 2/21/1991).
The suspects are being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
“I want to thank all of the officers involved for their great work,” said Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. “I Continue reading Bridgeport Police Arrest Two Suspects in Trumbull Gardens CaseR
