Month: October 2019

2019-10-13@12:12am–#Bridgeport CT– A person shot in the chest 3 times arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle.  It is thought to have occurred on Newfield Avenue.

 

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2019-10-12@9:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– A 2001 Toyota mini-van was just taken at gunpoint in front of 181 Lexington Avenue.

 

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2019-10-11@3:09pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters are on scene at 538 Park Avenue, Julio’s Famous Pizza for a fire at the rear of the structure, a grease dumpster that is out upon firefighter’s arrival.  But now you know what all the noise is about!

 

Join The Barnum Museum for a fascinating—and slightly macabre—Wicked Walk lantern stroll of historic downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, led by author-historian-lecturer Michael Bielawa. October provides the perfect time to visit scenes of suspected hauntings, Victorian-era murders, and unexplained phenomena. Remarkably, these mysteries and mysterious sites are centrally located and within easy walking distance. Join Mr. Bielawa for a one-hour tour, as he sheds light on some of New England’s strangest and eeriest tales!

The evening tours will be offered on three dates: Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:00pm. Tickets should be purchased at least a day in advance; group size is limited, so early reservations are suggested. Tickets are $10 per person for Barnum Museum members, and $20 for others. Please note that this program is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

The program begins in the People’s United Bank Gallery located at the rear of The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street in Bridgeport. Please plan to arrive at 6:30 pm, so that the tour can leave by 6:45 pm. Bring a camera if you wish, as the author encourages participants to take photographs in order to help document the area’s paranormal activity. Participants may return to the museum after the walk for cider and refreshments. Mr. Bielawa will also sign copies of his books.

Michael Bielawa is versed in the paranormal. He continually studies, and uncovers, haunting tales of southern New England’s shadowy past. These tales are based on fact, and have been documented through research at regional libraries, historical societies, through old documents, and personal interviews. Mr. Bielawa is the author of the award-winning books, Wicked Bridgeport and Wicked New Haven. His essays on the supernatural have appeared in FATE Magazine and Fortean Times. Mr. Bielawa has appeared on WTNH Channel 8’s Connecticut Style and Good Morning Connecticut segments and on WPLR, WICC, NPR, WABC-AM as well as various other programs.

Please call (203) 331-1104 ext. 100 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, if you have any questions.  REGISTER to reserve  your place!

2019-10-11@12:35am–#Bridgeport CT– An SUV appeared to have rolled over striking parked cars on both sides of the street on Maplewood Avenue near Colorado Avenue.

 

2019-10-10@8:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–#ctfire–Firefighters were called to 43o Barnum Avenue for a structure fire.  When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming from the roof.  Deputy Chief Edwards said the fire originated in the basement near the electrical panel.  United Illuminating was called to the scene to secure the power to the building.  The found a fire in the back right side of the building where the power comes in.  Everybody made it safely out of the building.  At last count they said approximately 20 people need temporary  housing overnight.  There were no reported injuries.

2019-10-10@4:51pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car on Stratfield Place crossed a lawn on Westfield Avenue just missing a tree, crossed Westfield Avenue into fence and came to a stop after hitting a house.  The woman who was driving did not appear injured.  Police are investigating.