Month: July 2021

2021-07-08@2:24pm– #Bridgeport CT– A painter fell from a ladder on Park Terrace. EMS and firefighters on the scene.

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Bridgeport, CT – City of Bridgeport advises residents that the Newfield boat ramp located at 421 Seaview Avenue will be temporarily closed until further notice for safety concerns.

City Engineer Jon Urquidi stated, “There is heavy rutting and visible holes in the Newfield ramp pavement. The goal is to have our paving contractor resurface this ramp within the next few weeks. Until then, there are two boat ramps that will continue to operate within City limits.” 

The following two boat ramps will still be available:

• Seaside Park – **only available to individuals with a Bridgeport 2021 Park Sticker
• Brewster Street – 51 Brewster Street

The Department of Public Facilities and contractors will make repairs at the Newfield ramp for temporary access and estimate that the ramp will be safe for a reopening by Labor Day weekend. The schedule for work on the Newfield boat ramp will be determined by the contractor’s availability of special machinery and tools required to complete the repairs. Additional work will need to be done in the future to reconstruct the surface.     

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2021-07-07@9:11pm–#Trumbull CT– A pedestrian was struck on Gorham Place (off Main Street by the mall) and police are looking for a green sedan with a missing bumper. It does not sound like the pedestrian was too badly injured.

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2021-07-07@4:16pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car hit a house on Exeter Street near Chopsey Hill. The car hit the the water main into the house causing flooding. The water was gushing into the home and and not wanting to wait for the water company, the firefighters worked to shut off the water in the roadway. Talk about dedication!

STRATFORD- While inclement weather is being monitored for this afternoon and this evening, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town Fireworks scheduled for Short Beach at sundown this evening will go forward.  Tonight’s firework show was already rescheduled from last week due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. 

The Mayor noted that residents should be mindful of predicted inclement weather ahead of the event and plan accordingly.  The fireworks are planned to begin at sundown, but weather conditions may require an adjustment to later times if necessary.  The show will begin no earlier than 9:00pm. Residents are asked to be patient with the possibility of a weather related delay in start time. 

Further updates will be made throughout the day if necessary, with updates available on the Town Website (www.townofstratford.com) and the Town and Mayor’s social media outlets.  Residents are asked NOT to call 911 to get information on the Fireworks, and instead call 203.385.4100 if they must call for an update on the status of the fireworks.

Parking will be available for those vehicles with Stratford resident parking stickers at Short Beach Park and at the Stratford Army Engine Plant lot after 4:00 pm ahead of the event (current year stickers are valid through July 15th). Those with non-resident stickers will not be permitted in these lots. 

The following traffic pattern will be used to exit Lordship after the fireworks: 

• All traffic exiting the parking lots of the Stratford Army Engine Plant, traffic will be directed North on Main St. 

• Vehicles exiting Short Beach will be directed to use both lanes of Dorne Dr. to exit the parking lot. NO TRAFFIC WILL GO NORTH onto Stratford Rd./Main St. 
• The north or right lane (blue arrow) will be directed to up to Stratford Rd then left onto Stratford Road, then right on to Prospect Dr., then left on Oak Bluff and fully turn right on Lordship Blvd. 
• The South or left lane (red arrow) will be directed to turn left on Short Beach Rd. Right on Lighthouse Avenue. Right on Prospect Dr., left on Stratford Rd. Straight on Lordship Blvd. in the EASTBOUND lane of Lordship Blvd. 

Residents will be allowed to enter Lordship until the start of the Fireworks. Lordship Blvd. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Access Rd. to Oak Bluff Ave. until traffic flow returns to normal. 

IMPORTANT!!!! There will be NO VEHICULAR ACCESS into Lordship for about ninety minutes, while Short Beach Park is being emptied. It is strongly advised that Lordship Residents and anyone looking to come into Lordship plan accordingly. 

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2021-07-07@12:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a child on a bicycle has been hit by a car on High Ridge Drive. There are no further details.

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On July 5, 2021, at approximately 11:11 p.m. the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a report of a male party and his dog were shot in the 600 block of Trumbull Ave.  The victim, a 25-year-old Bridgeport man, was shot while lying in bed.  He was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.  The pet dog was transported to an area vet by the victims’ family (condition unknown).

B.P.D. detectives responded to the hospital and crime scene. 

During this incident at least 3 parked vehicles were struck by gunfire within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Complex and bullet projectiles entered at least 2 occupied apartments.   

A large number of shell casings were found at the scene.  The crime scene was photographed, evidence was collected, and interviews were conducted. 

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Elizabeth Santora, at 203-581-5231 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed into law a bill that will allow college student-athletes in Connecticut to be compensated for their name and likeness by engaging in paid advertisements, something that is now forbidden by the NCAA.

A provision included in Public Act 21-132, which the governor signed today, permits college athletes in Connecticut to earn compensation through an endorsement contract or employment, and they can hire the legal or professional representation of an attorney or sports agent. It takes effect September 1, 2021.

“For decades, student-athletes have been unfairly prevented from being compensated for use of their own image, while other organizations have made billions from the performance of these college students,” Governor Lamont said. “I’m glad to have signed this bill into law and add Connecticut to the growing list of states that say student-athletes should be able to be compensated for their talents.”

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2021-07-06@7:47pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A car on it’s side I-95 southbound near exit 27A left lane and left shoulder. No word of any injuries.

Police UPDATE:

On July 6, 2021 at approximately 1912 hours Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a Call for Service # 2100055962 for a report of a Car vs Pedestrian Evading crash at the 1150 block of East Main Street.

A pedestrian identified as William Rodriguez Cruz DOB 11/1/1960 of Bridgeport was crossing the street at the 1150 block of East Main St when he was struck by a dark colored SUV traveling at a high rate of speed south on East Main Street. The vehicle then continued on East Main St evading the crash.

The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian William Rodriguez Cruz sustained numerous severe injuries and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Rodriguez Cruz sustained life threatening internal injuries, was currently in surgery at time of report and remains in critical condition.

The Bridgeport Police Crash Investigation Team responded to the scene. Bridgeport Police Traffic Division Officer Ruffin is leading the Investigation for the crash. Anyone with further information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Bridgeport police Traffic Division at 203-576-7640.   

2021-07-06@7:13pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car in the 1100 block of East Main Street.

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