Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-09-17@9:38pm–#Bridgeport CT–First responders on scene in the 200 block of Frank Street for a crash with injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-09-17@9:38pm–#Bridgeport CT–First responders on scene in the 200 block of Frank Street for a crash with injuries.
2023-09-17@8:27pm–#Ansonia CT– First responders were called to Rockwood Avenue for a shooting. Police requested 3 ambulances to the scene but it sounds like one victim was shot in the hand, no word on any of the other victims.
2023-09-17 #Westport CT– Thieves Target Victim Carjacking Him
Westport, CT– On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at approximately 3:50 PM Westport Police responded to a residential burglary and carjacking on Bayberry Lane. The complainant reported that as they returned home and pulled into their garage, two (2) suspects entered the garage. The suspects assaulted the complainant while they were seated in the vehicle and subsequently stole their blue Aston Martin after forcibly removing the victim. It is believed that the suspects arrived at the residence in a dark blue BMW, as this vehicle was seen fleeing with the stolen vehicle.
The complaint suffered minor injuries as a result of the assault but declined medical attention. Broadcast messages were sent to neighboring towns and Connecticut State Police. Both of these vehicles were reported to be last seen traveling north on Route 8. The Westport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact us at (203)341-6080.
It is believed that our victim was targeted and followed back to their residence. Therefore, Westport Police are encouraging residents to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior to 911.
2023-09-17@8:08pm #Derby CT– #cttraffic– Firefighters on scene of a crash in the 40 block of New Haven Avenue aka Route 34. A driver is pinned in the crash and firefighters are working to extricate the driver and anyone else in the car.
#Norwalk CT–On September 16, 2023, at 10:12 p.m. Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call
regarding a person who had been shot at 261 Ely Avenue. Patrol Division Officers arrived within two minutes and located two victims. Officers provided medical aid to a male victim who had been shot in the back and a female victim who had been shot in the arm. Both victims were transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital. A third victim, who sustained a gunshot injury to the foot arrived at Norwalk Hospital by private vehicle a short time later. Detectives assumed the investigation and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene for evidence. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Detective Taylor at (203) 854-3183 or
LTaylor@norwalkct.gov. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.
Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
#Bridgeport CT–On Friday, September 15, 2023, at 21:32 hours, the Bridgeport ECC (Emergency Communications Center) received a report of shots fired inside a rooming house located on Myrtle Avenue. The caller provided information that implicated a known tenant as the individual responsible for the gunfire. In response to this report, Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the scene.
As officers were en route to the location, they received additional information that the individual responsible for the shots fired was under supervision for criminal possession of a firearm, currently on three years of probation, and registered as a deadly weapons offender.
Upon arrival at the scene, based on descriptions provided by witnesses, officers detained a male individual identified as Kenneth Elijah Jamison of Bridgeport. This detention was carried out without incident, and Mr. Jamison was placed inside a police cruiser, pending further investigation.
To ensure the safety of all parties involved, officers conducted a protective sweep of the unit to confirm that no one had been injured during the incident. During this sweep, officers observed several weapons in plain view inside the responsible party’s room. These weapons were secured and processed as evidence.
Subsequently, Officer Wilson and Officer Novia transported Kenneth Elijah Jamison to the booking facility without any issues.
Mr. Jamison was charged with the following offenses:
A bond was set at $250,000 for Mr. Jamison. This bond amount signifies the amount of money that must be paid for his release from custody while awaiting trial.
2023-09-16@11:00PMish–#Bridgeport CT– Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian was hit by a car on Boston Avenue near Pearl Street.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2023-09-16@2:07pm–#Stratford CT– McCrash–A crash in front of McDonald’s on Barnum Avenue. One driver fled the scene, and the other driver had back and neck injuries according to radio reports.
2023-09-16@12:58pm–#Fairfield CT– A resident near Sacred Heart University called the police to complain about the crowd noise from the football game. I wanna see the cops tell them to quiet down!
At 04:28 this morning, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire with visible flames in the 1000th block of Fairfield Avenue. In response to these calls, the Bridgeport Fire Department, along with the Police and AMR, were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, the on-scene Fire Command reported a working fire situation, which was subsequently upgraded to a 2nd alarm. The fire was contained within a first-floor apartment. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident.
One of the occupants affected by the fire is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Additionally, mutual aid was provided by the Fairfield and Stratford Fire Departments to help manage the situation.