2021-09-27 #Bridgeport CT– Police press release: At 1015hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a call from ST. Vincent’s Medical Center regarding a GSW (gunshot wound) victim that just entered their ER. Unknown location of the incident and unknown condition of victim at this time. This is an active investigation.
2021-09-26@11:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– An assault reported at Oak and Lexington Avenue, now a second victim is in the 250 block of Oak Avenue.
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2021-09-26@10:17pm–#Stratford CT– A car struck the fence and corner of the big blue building, the Stratford Antique Center at 400 Honeyspot Road causing minor damage to the building.
2021-09-26@7:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Pembroke and Stillman Street. No one was hit. Police are looking for a male on a dirt bike with a firearm tucked in his waist.
#Bridgeport CT– Police press release–AT 1018HRS THE BRIDGEPORT ECC WAS NOTIFIED BY YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL THAT LAST NIGHT A PARTY CAME INTO THEIR ER WITH A GSW TO THE FOOT. PARTY INDICATES IT OCCURRED IN BRIDGEPORT. BPD RESPONDING TO NEW HAVEN TO INVESTIGATE.
Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said “Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media.” Still nothing posted on their Twitter account or any other social media account. This is what I have to deal with all the time!
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2021-09-25/6 #Bridgeport CT– There were 3 separate shootings in three separate sections of town. Around 11:15pm A person was shot at Hickory and East Main Street. This was dispatched as an unknown type event. Around 11:50pm A man was shot outside of 770 Seaview Avenue (pictured and dispatched as a shooting). Around 12:20pm another person was shot in the 600 block of Seaview Avenue. This was also dispatched as unknown in nature.
Unknown calls are usually dispatched when they are trying to get the call out quickly, usually a domestic battery, suicide or psychiatric call which I normally do not cover. Since the police are now trying to cover up these calls again I will be going to all unknown calls. I apologize ion advance if it does turn out to be these calls. The shooting downtown at the illegal after hours club was the first time police used this tactic to cover up violent crimes. As Scott Appleby, police spokesperson said in an email to me on Friday “All calls of significance are reported to the public when confirmation of an actual incident is approved by BPD”.
Last week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the Barnum Museum will receive a $500,000 grant from the National Parks Service (NPS) to repair the historic building’s 79 windows. Congressman Himes joined Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Barnum’s great-great-great-granddaughter Elinor Biggs, and Barnum Museum director Kathleen Maher. The NPS Save America’s Treasures grant provides funding to preserve and conserve nationally significant structures and sites.
“I’m thrilled to bring substantial federal resources to preserve the legacy of P.T. Barnum, one of Connecticut’s most colorful figures,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “This $500,000 investment will ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the Greatest Show on Earth. The museum’s thousands of artifacts and extensive digital collection inspire awe and curiosity in visitors of all ages. I look forward to continuing to support the Barnum Museum’s conservation of important Connecticut history.”
“P.T. Barnum was more than 60 years old when he created the infamous “The Greatest Show on Earth,” but his life-long passion was his numerous Museum enterprises,” said Barnum Museum director, Kathleen Maher. “The ornate, exotic Barnum building distinguishes the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut’s uniqueness, it is a symbol of achievement and creativity, and is a testament to the pioneers and visionaries who continue to shape the future of this great City. We are thrilled and honored to receive this funding, it enables us to continue the important restoration and revitalization work, and we are thankful to be acknowledged with this important award.”
According to the Barnum Museum, the museum is the leading authority on P.T. Barnum’s life and work, and contains more than 60,000 artifacts relating to Barnum, Bridgeport and 19th century America. The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Click here to learn more.
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2021-09-25@10:14pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders dispatched to a person shot in the chest at Pembroke and Shelton Street. EMS reported the victim may have walked to the hospital and left without a patient. Media alert at 10:20 says there was an assault with a dangerous weapon at Grant Street which usually means a walk-in to Bridgeport Hospital. Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said “Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media.” All that’s posted on their Twitter account something about their touch-a-truck this weekend. I’m doing the best to report despite the city’s efforts to hide the news from you. According to their Twitter account there has been no crimes in months! Nothing more to see, move along…..
#Shelton CT– On 9-24-21 at approximately 4:30pm, Shelton Police, Fire, and EMS were sent to the area of 425 Leavenworth Rd for two separate one car motor vehicle accidents. Both operators were transported to the hospital. One operator sustained serious injuries. The Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the accidents. The road is expected to be closed for a couple of hours.
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#Westport CT–On August 25, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two females came to the Westport
Police Department to report a suspicious incident that occurred at Compo Beach earlier in the
day. They said that about 1:45 p.m. they observed a male in a silver Jeep watching and taking
pictures of them as they swam and sunbathed. The complainants said that the male’s behavior
was making them uncomfortable, so they left the area and walked towards a nearby restaurant.
As they were walking, the person driving the Jeep allegedly drove past the females at least eight
more times and was purportedly staring at the two as he did so. One of the complainants took a
picture of the Jeep’s license plate and turned it over to the investigating officer. Using that
information, Michael Collins was developed as a suspect. The officer reportedly obtained
evidence leading him to believe that Mr. Collins was the person operating the vehicle that
repeatedly drove past the females.
Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Collin’s arrest was completed and signed
by a Superior Court Judge. On the afternoon of September 23, 2021, Mr. Collins turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with two counts of Stalking in the Third
Degree. Mr. Collins was released after posting a $10,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be
arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on September 30, 2021.
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