Month: August 2022

Bridgeport News: Person Shot Overnight

#Bridgeport CT-- On August 27, 2022 at approximately 10:35 pm the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received a ShotSpotter activation (2 rounds) within the 100 block of Ogden Street. A few minutes later Bridgeport Hospital staff reported a person arrived at their Emergency Room with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim, identified as a 35-year-old Bridgeport man, is reported to have been grazed in the neck by gunfire while seated in a parked vehicle located on Ogden Street. The gunshot wound is reported to be non-life-threatening and the victim is listed in stable condition.ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing…

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Bridgeport News: Boat Ramp Closed

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. The following two boat ramps will still be available: Seaside Park - *only available to individuals with a Bridgeport 2022 Park Sticker*Brewster Street - 51 Brewster Street This news report is made possible by:

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

#Bridgeport CT-- The City of Bridgeport will kick off the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 27, 2022, at Blackham School, 425 Thorme Street. This yearly event allows the Bridgeport community to securely dispose of dangerous objects at no cost. Bring your hazardous garbage, and the on-site personnel will handle the rest.

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WANTED BRIDGEPORT MAN ARRESTED IN TRUMBULL ROBBERY

#Trumbull CT-- A Bridgeport man was arrested Thursday afternoon, August 25, following his involvement in a shoplifting that turned into a robbery at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The man, Howayne Mcintosh, age 35, of Broadway Bridgeport, was identified as the suspect by JCPenney security personnel after he was located by Trumbull police as he was attempting to run from the scene. At about 1:00 p.m., on August 25th, JCPenney security personnel observed Mcintosh selecting various pieces of merchandise where he concealed the items under his oversized clothing. Security personnel attempted to apprehend Mcintosh who was cooperative at first but then became aggressive towards security. As security approached Mcintosh he reached for his hip where he grabbed a knife and flipped…

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