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 them to the exact location of the gunfire. This service expedites reaction time in order to solve crime and save lives. Uniformed Patrol Officers quickly responded to the activation and located several items of evidence in the vicinity of Ogden Street and William Street. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has also responded and taken charge of the investigation. Interviews were conducted and evidence was collected.

An unidentified male riding a bicycle is reported to have been in a dispute with occupants of a white vehicle traveling south on William Street during the time of this incident. The 35-year-old male does not appear to be the intended target. After the 2 shots were fired, the white vehicle and unidentified male riding the bicycle were observed traveling further southbound on William Street and out of victim’s sight.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Stavros Mirtsopoulos, at 203-581-5256 or utilize the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS.

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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

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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.

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 open the blade causing security to step back. Mcintosh then threw the merchandise at the security officer and left the scene where he eventually ran down Madison Avenue. Mcintosh was later located by Trumbull police and taken into custody.


Mcintosh was charged with Robbery 2nd degree and Larceny 6th degree and was held on a $10,000 bond. Mcintosh also had an outstanding arrest warrant for his involvement in shoplifting at the Westfield Trumbull Mall Target location that occurred in June 2022, where stole merchandise and left the scene. He was charged with Larceny 6th degree and was held on an additional $500 bond. Mcintosh was given a court date of September 7, 2022, at Bridgeport Superior Court for both arrests. There were no injuries in either of the incidents.

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