5:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man called the police that he was robbed of his headphones and $15 cash by two teen girls around 15 years of age Wells and North Avenue. The threatened to shoot him but no weapon was displayed. The girls fled on bicycles north on North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
5:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ice cream peddler was robbed at William and Maple Street by a male who said he had a gun but did not display it. He fled in a black Honda down William Street. This news report is made possible by:
4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Laurel Avenue resident called the police to report that their car was broken into and a camera kit worth over $1,000 was taken. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- State and local officials gathered at the site of the Congress Street bridge for an announcement by Congressman Jim Himes. He said that the House bipartisanly passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA). This bill included language to deauthorize navigation of the Pequonnock River north of Congress Street Bridge. Himes said this is an important piece of legislation since a replacement bridge would not cost as much as a bridge that had to open like the previous bridge. The bridge became stuck in 1997 during Mayor Joesph Ganim's first term as mayor. In a Connecticut Post article written by Brian Lockhart in 2016 reported that Ganim had pledged to rebuild the bridge. It is one step…
#Westport CT--On Monday, June 18 th, the Westport Police Department will be hosting a “Cones with a Cop” event to celebrate the end of another school year. Please join the men and women of the Westport Police Department for an ice cream cone from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on Jesup Green, located in front of the Westport Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. Residents can sit down with officers, ask questions and discuss community issues. Come and meet some of Westport’s finest and enjoy ice cream, on us.
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police made one arrest and recovered a firearm on French Street. The suspect was caught on on Parrott Avenue after a short manhunt. I'm not sure what he was wanted for but now you know what all the noise was about. This news report is made possible by:
4:38pm--#Norwalk CT-- A man was robbed in the parking lot of Kohl's at 500 Connecticut Avenue. The victim said two males and one female robbed him and the fled in their vehicle according to radio reports. No weapon was shown. This news report is made possible by:
3:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A school bus was hit by a hit and run driver on Norman Street across from Went Park. The unsung heroes from AMR checked the students onboard, none were reported injured.
UPDATE: Police ask that if you have seen this man to call the confidential tip line at call 203-576-TIPS (8477) 2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Dollar Deals at 161 Boston Avenue was robbed by a tall male wearing all gray. The suspect may have had a gun wrapped up in a sweater. Police and detectives are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman robbed another woman by force of her groceries while at the intersection of Madison and George Street. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
