9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call from EbLens on 586 Pequonnock Street for a male shoplifting and is thought to have a gun. Police were just at Park and Beechmont for officer needs assistance and they quickly arrived to arrest this suspect. Unknown if he had a gun but he did win a pair of silver bracelets and a trip to booking. This report is made possible by:
9:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police had a quick foot pursuit at 12 Beechwood Road after a son pulled a gun on his mother. During the chase police called for back up and multiple police respond to the scene. One is now in custody. Son is now on the naughty list. This news report is made possible by:
9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of shots fired on Stratford and Newfield Avenue. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
#Fairfield CT--Last week, the Fairfield Police Department delivered toys to St. Vincent's Hospital. Dianne Auger, Senior Vice President at St Vincent's said they toys will not only be used for the holidays but throughout the year like during birthdays. The police department also delivered toys to Bridgeport Hospital this week. Officer Mark Letsch who lead the drive said he would like to thank the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rec Center, Betsy Browne, FTC, American Legion and Rocco Wealth Management for their awesome assistance.
10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident in a 3rd floor apartment on Ogden Street came home to find their back door kicked in and the TV and other items missing. This news report is made possible by:
#Stratford CT--A late Monday morning fire damaged a home on Bates Street in Stratford. At 10am Tuesday morning, the Stratford Fire Department responded to 12 Bates Street for a fire in a second floor bedroom. Firefighters arrived to find a fire contained to the bedrooms mattress and night stand. Within 15 Minutes and under the command of Assistant Chief Reitmeyer, Fire Crews were able extinguish the fire without any injuries. The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the cause and found improperly disposing of cigarette ashes into a plastic garbage pale was to blame for the damage. Occupants (2) will have to relocate until repairs can be made and approved by the building official. (Stratford Fire Press Release)
9:39pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on scene for a man who received an electric shock while in his home in the 1400 block of Melville Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to a crash involving a pedestrian and 2 vehicles that occurred today, December 19th at 11:28 am on Huntington Turnpike near the intersection of Priscilla St. Michelle Crooks, 50, of Bridgeport was crossing Huntington Turnpike from the shopping center parking lot of 345 Huntington Turnpike when she was struck by a 2017 BMW 430 xi traveling north on Huntington Turnpike operated by a 41-year-old female from Trumbull. After striking Crooks the BMW veered to the right striking a tree and a 2004 Honda CRV with 3 occupants, all of Bridgeport that was exiting the gas station at 406 Huntington Turnpike. Crooks was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was pronounced dead at 12:01 pm. The operator…
4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A pedestrian has been hit by a blue vehicle that fled the scene at Grand and Housatonic Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
4:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--Huntington Turnpike has reopened after a fatal crash. Investigators have concluded their investigation of the crash that happened around noon time.
