2020-02-27@5:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters investigate a smoke/haze condition in the lobby at Wakemans Boys and Girls Club at 2414 Fairfield Avenue. There was no danger and firefighter are investigating the cause.
Month: February 2020
Bridgeport News: Wandering Child Found
2020-02-27@5:25pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police and EMS are out at Charles Street, a neighbor found a child found wandering the street crying.
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Fairfield/Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-02-27@5:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Fairfield CT– Report of a motor vehicle accident on Park Avenue across from the Discovery Museum.
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Bridgeport News: Manhunt For Burglary Suspect
12:16pm- Suspect captured.
2020-02-27@11:50am–#Bridgeport CT– There is a manhunt in the Harmony Street area for a burglary suspect.
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I-95 Crash
2020-02-26@11:19pm–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport CT– A two-car crash with heavy damage on I-95 southbound, nothing on the traffic cams to see though.
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New Haven News: State PD Getting No Respect Tonight
2020-02-26@7:58pm– A state trooper reports to dispatch that his car was punched by a male at Kimberly Avenue and Lamberton Street. Police are looking for him.
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Police Pursuit Called Off Even After Cop Car Hit By Suspect
2020-02-26@7:40pm–#WestHavenCT– State police were directed to call off a pursuit even after a state police car was struck on I-95 near exit 43.
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Bridgeport News: Shootout on William Street
2020-02-26@4:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– A gunman opened fire on a car (gold car in the photo) which crashed into parked cars on William Street. Two victims in the car fled on foot as well as the shooter. Police are investigating.
2020-02-26@6:20am–#Fairfield CT–The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-95 SB just prior to Exit 23 (Meadowbrook Road) off-ramp. The vehicle was located in the right break down lane and was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Under the direction of Lt. Denis Eannotti, firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly extinguished the blaze. Traffic on I95 SB was disrupted for approx. 30 minutes while firefighters completed extinguishment and waited for the tow truck operator to remove the vehicle. The owner reported the check engine light had gone on in his Volvo SUV and immediately after he noticed fire in the engine compartment. With the help of a UCONN Police Officer on his way to work at the Stamford UCONN Campus, the driver removed his personal belongings from the car and waited for firefighters to arrive. According to Asst. Chief George Gomola – “Our firefighters did a great job of quickly and safely extinguishing this fire. I95 is the most dangerous place we operate. We appreciate the assistance from UCONN’s finest in keeping the operator safe until we arrived on the scene.”
Bridgeport News: School Threat At Central High
#Bridgeport CT– Late last night and early this morning the Bridgeport Police Department was made aware of a preliminary report of a Snapchat threat that was made against one of our high schools overnight. Police are aware of the threat and all agencies were notified internally immediately. We have a police presence at the school as a precaution. We have no information other than the Snapchat post to suggest that an incident may occur today. The investigation last night and early this morning did not produce any other information to suggest that the threat was legitimate and targeted in Bridgeport specifically. The Bridgeport Police in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Office of Emergency Management has implemented their emergency protocols at this time to ensure the continual safety of the students, staff, and community in and around Central High School. We will take every precaution to maintain the safety of all students and staff. We do ask that anyone with information pertaining to this threat to please contact the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS or notify school administration.
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