Bridgeport News: Tree into House
Report of a tree that fell into a home at the 500 block of Indian Ave. in Bridgeport. No reported injuries at this time.
Whoops!
No reported injuries when this tractor-trailer hit the overpass at South Avenue near Columbia Street. 2024-08-02@1:08pm--#Bridgeport CT
Stabbing
A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a stab wound to the arm. Bridgeport Police say the stabbing occurred at Park Avenue/Benham Avenue area. 2024-08-02@11:25am--#Bridgeport CT--
Man Shot
Police and detectives are investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of Seaview Avenue 2024-08-01@10:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Rapid Gunfire
I received a number of texts/messages for rapid gunfire on Stratford Avenue in the Union/Carroll/Central Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. There appears to be an increase of "automatic" in town. Two were arrested in a raid at Trumbull Gardens and a handgun that according to the press release said "a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. " 2024-08-01@9:00PMish--Bridgeport CT--
Two Arrested In Raid
Due to a recent spike in criminal activity within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Community, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force launched an investigation into recent "Shots Fired" incidents. As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence within the 400 block of Trumbull Ave. On July 30, 2024, members of the Regional Task Force assisted by the Bridgeport Police Department's Emergency Services Unit and Patrol Division served the warrant. Officers seized a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. Officers also seized an additional extended magazine and several rounds of 9mm ammunition. A teenage suspect was arrested on-scene and charged with multiple firearm…
Bridgeport News: 2 car crash
Report of a 2 car accident at the intersection of Pembroke Street and Arctic Street in Bridgeport.
Raid At Trumbull Gardens
Viewers tipped me off to what they described as a raid at Trumbull Gardens tonight. The largest concentration of police was in the 550 block where police were called for shots fired many nights in a row. Many said it sounded like a machine gun but it might very well be a bump stock. No word on any arrests. 2024-07-30@??pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing in the 200 block of Oak Street. The man was stabbed in the back of the head according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-07-30@12:48pm--#Bridgeport CT
Long-standing Educational Fund Expands Support for College-bound Seniors
Bridgeport, CT — The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Bridgeport and Vicinity is proud to announce the significant growth of its educational fund, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. This year, the fund has made remarkable strides in its mission to bridge the education and wealth gap in the region. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William D. McCullough, the fund's president, and the dedicated efforts of the fund's chairperson, the initiative has seen an impressive increase in both the number of recipients and the scholarship amounts. This year, 29 graduating seniors heading to college each received $1,000 scholarships. This represents a 55% increase in the number of recipients compared to last year and a 100%…