Police Update: On July 12, 2023, at approximately 10:50 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received reports of shots fired with a victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. During that time, police received a ShotSpotter activation in that area indicating more than 20 rounds were fired.
As Officers responded to the scene, EOC provided them with updated information. A male party injured by gunfire was now being transported from the scene to the hospital via private vehicle. A short time later, a 23-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the neck. He is listed in stable condition.
The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation. A crime scene was located on Wood Avenue just east of its intersection with Park Avenue. Several items of evidence were collected.
Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the case officer, Detective Migdalia Ayala, at 203-581-5259. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
2023-07-13@10:45pm–#Bridgeport CT– Witnesses said over 20 shots were fired at Wood and Park Avenue. Viewers said a woman was struck and driven to the hospital by a private vehicle her condition is unknown. Police taped off a large area for the crime scene. This is breaking news and the details can and probably will change.
Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter Announce Expected Goal for 100 New Officers by Next Year
Bridgeport is currently short-staffed by over 200 officers
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter announced a plan to hire 100 new officers for the Bridgeport Police Department to address the various public safety needs of our city. The plan includes:
23 officers currently in the academy scheduled to graduate by October of this year;
A new police class of between 25-30 officers expected to commence in October; and,
Two concurrent police classes of approximately 25 officers each to commence by early 2024.
All 100 of these police officer positions have been funded as part of the FY 23-24 City budget.
The Office of Civil Service is expected to announce the next Police recruitment campaign and examination in the coming weeks to replenish the list of police officer candidates. The expected date for completion of the examination process is December of this year. The Office of Civil Service is also working with the Chief on a process for allowing lateral transfers from other police departments into the Bridgeport PD.
In addition to the plan to hire 100 new officers, the new contract between the Police Union and the City of Bridgeport includes several new incentives for the recruitment and retention of officers including a more competitive base pay, salary increases, and a significant reduction in health care costs for officers.
“Public safety has been and remains a top priority of my administration,” stated Mayor Ganim. “Working in collaboration with Chief Porter, we have a plan to address manpower shortages in the department and improve recruitment and retention of police officers. It is our expectation that these efforts will translate into improved public safety and quality of life for our residents and businesses.”
“I want thank Mayor Ganim for his commitment to bolster our numbers within the department,” stated Chief Porter. “I am committed to working hard over the next year to recruit talented people to join our ranks, and to retain the hard-working officers that currently work for the department. Together, we will address the needs of our community and make it a safer place for everyone.”
Under the leadership of Chief Porter and staff at the Bridgeport Police Academy, the City is working to recruit police officers from our own neighborhoods within the city, and to recruit classes that are reflective of the great diversity of our city. In addition to a robust social media recruitment campaign, the Bridgeport Police Department will also be hosting informational sessions to recruit new candidates. During these informational sessions, prospective candidates are provided with details about the agility exam, academy academics, opportunities within the department, possible start dates at the police academy, and other specifics regarding the hiring and training process. These information sessions are open to all who may be interested and qualify to become an officer.
#Ansonia CT– On July 11, 2023, Jonathan Javier Martinez was arrested by warrant for his involvement in the June 22, 2023, shooting in the Rite Aid and Marshalls parking lot at 407 Main Street. Martinez was the aggressor in a dispute that started over Martinez believing the victim, a 31-year-old Ansonia resident, said something to him as the victim drove passed him on Main Street. Martinez followed the victim into Marshalls where he confronted the victim demanding to see the victim’s car. The two went outside where the victim attempted to show Martinez he was not involved in the incident and Martinez threatened the victim. While in the parking lot, Martinez displayed a handgun, placed it against the victim’s neck and the two struggled over the gun. During the struggle, two shots were fired with one striking the victim’s car and the other striking Martinez in the leg. Witnesses at the scene and video from the area corroborated the victim’s version of the incident. Martinez does not have a pistol permit.
Jonathan Martinez, age 24, of Ansonia was charged with Criminal Attempt Assault First Degree, Threatening First Degree, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, and Reckless Endangerment First Degree. Martinez was held on $300,000.00 bond to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court today, July 11, 2023.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
On June 22, 2023, at about 6:30 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired in the parking lot of Rite Aid and Marshalls at 407 Main Street. The first officers on the scene found a male suffering from a gunshot to the lower body. Medical personnel responded to the scene and the male was transported to a local hospital for treatment, the wound is not life-threatening. The preliminary investigation showed there was a dispute between two males in the parking lot during which a handgun was displayed and one of the males was shot. The other male remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The handgun was recovered, all the involved parties have been identified and there is no danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing and there are no arrests at this time.
For over 15 years the Bridgeport Health Department has launched the East Side Farmers Market to help provided fresh fruits and vegetables to Bridgeport and East Side residents to increase access to healthy foods in the East Side.
#Bridgeport CT— On July 10, 2023, Detectives from the Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad confirmed with law enforcement officers in Fulton County Georgia that they had in their custody 58-year-old Anthony Marion of Bridgeport CT. Marion is wanted out of Bridgeport CT for the December 3, 2020, assault of Gregory Williams that resulted in his death on October 10, 2022. Mr. Williams was 68 at the time of his death.
Anthony Marion will be held in Georgia as a fugitive from justice. He is pending extradition back to Connecticut where he will be charged with CT GEN STAT 53a-54a Murder. Bond is 1.5 million dollars.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact Homicide Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Exceptional/remarkable work by Detective Keith Hanson. He was able to secure an arrest warrant for Marion in under 3 months. The Bridgeport Police Department’s thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Williams family.
#Bridgeport CT– Do you love designing your own creations? Then it’s time for you to join other kids who love those ever-popular plastic bricks at BPL’s LEGO Club! Your creations will be put on display for one week, and you get a prize for every fourth visit! Ages: 4-12. No registration is required.
LEGO Club meets once a week on Thursdays from 5-6pm in the Children’s Room of the Main Library, 925 Broad Street. Children in Grades 5 and under must be accompanied in the building by a responsible adult (over the age of 18) who must remain in the Children’s Room for the duration of this program. Any questions? Call us at 203-576-7400 ext. 408.
2023-07-10@10:40pm–#Fairfield CT– Report of a motorcycle accident at Ridge Common and Sturges Highway. It does not sound like any other vehicle was involved.
Cornerstone Medical Training Center had the pleasure of teaching CPR and first aid to the employees of ABinBEV in New York City! ABinBEV is demonstrating a strong commitment to the well-being of its employees and the community. By learning these essential skills, their trained employees are now equipped with the knowledge to save lives in and outside the workplace!
We had the honor of providing CPR training to the #100girlsleading group at Barnum Elementary School in Bridgeport! The girls did so well and learned so much! We had such a wonderful time.
If any office staff, youth groups, organizations, school, churches, athletic teams, daycare etc would like CPR and/or first aid training, please feel free to reach out. We would be more than happy to assist!
