Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-04-21@12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of an attic fire on Hastings Street. The fire did go to 2 alarms mostly for additional personnel but the fire is now out.
I-95 Crash
2024-04-21@12:54am--#Fairfield CT-- A car accident on I-95 northbound near exit 24. No word on injuries, firefighters with one car rolled over.
Shooting At Train Station Then Stabbing
2024-04-20@9:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS were called to the train station at 525 Water Street to discover the victim was driven to the hospital. There was a crime scene set up on John Street as well. A short time later there was a new call for a stabbing at the train station.
Merritt Crash
2024-04-19@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--A one-car rollover on the Merritt Parkway northbound just before exit 44. I haven't heard anything on any injuries.
Fairfield News: One Of Those Days
2024-04-19@3:28pm--#Fairfield CT-- A driver had one of those days, not that backing into a light pole was bad enough but the pole fell onto a bench breaking it, in the 1300 block of Post Road. No known injuries.
Spotlight on Main Street: Downtown Bridgeport
Downtown Bridgeport, once characterized by vacant office buildings and lackluster public spaces, is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Through adaptive reuse and mixed-use projects, the historic amenities of the area are being rejuvenated, breathing new life into the city center. Formerly dormant daytime office spaces are undergoing conversion into vibrant residential units, catalyzing a surge in dining and nightlife establishments. This revitalization effort not only repurposes existing infrastructure but also fosters a dynamic urban environment where residents and visitors alike can thrive. Central to this revitalization is the infusion of public art, which adds vibrancy and fosters creativity in shared spaces. These artistic installations not only beautify the cityscape but also serve as focal points for community engagement and cultural expression.…
Westport House Fire
#Westport CT-- At 9:18 this morning, Westport firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire in aresidence on Hunt Club Lane. The initial dispatch was for four Engines, one Truck and theShift Commander. Enroute to the call, responding units were advised that there were twoinjured occupants that had already exited the house.Car 3 arrived and found a two story single family home with heavy smoke coming fromthree sides of the building on multiple floors with evidence of a possible explosion frominside the house. Reports from the occupants indicated that the fire was in the basementof the home. The first arriving Engine stretched a hose line through the house and into thebasement for fire extinguishment. Heavy smoke had extended throughout all…
Bridgeport News: Motor Vehicle Accident
Firefighters were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Ferry Access Road and Broad Street that required extrication. Those that were injured were transported to the hospital.
Ax Wielding Man Apprehended After Foot Pursuit
Fairfield Police UPDATE: FAIRFIELD, CT - On April 16, 2024, at approximately 10:52 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a suspicious individual at Hemlock Hardware, located at 1860 Post Road.Officers arrived on the scene to find a male subject, later identified as Orlando Roper (DOB: 06/21/1988)of New York, NY, behaving erratically.Roper was observed behind his vehicle parked near an adjacent business, brandishing an axe. Despiteofficers' attempts to engage him peacefully, Roper made statements indicating his desire for Officers touse deadly force in order to gain compliance.Efforts to de-escalate the situation were made, but Roper fled on foot while still wielding the axe. Officersengaged Roper in a foot pursuit across railroad tracks and eventually Interstate 95. Despite thedeployment…
Sliver By The River
The city of Bridgeport received a federal grant to take what used to be the old train station and turn it into a water-accessible park open to the public. Sliver by the River is a 3-acre public site in Downtown Bridgeport that sits on the Pequannock River next to the Stratford Avenue Bridge. Council President Aidee Nieves said that there will be food trucks which means commerce and people coming to the downtown area. Mayor Ganim stated, “I would like to thank our partners at Trust for Public Land and Groundwork Bridgeport for helping us secure grant funding for the ORLP grant. I would also like to thank the National Park Service for awarding us the funding to help begin…