Bridgeport News: Car crash with extrication
1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash at the intersection of Broadbridge Road and East Main Street. Extrication possible. First reponders on the way.
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
1:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--An street robbery just occurred at Arctic and East Main Street. The suspect is a Hispanic male with a goatee wearing blue jeans and a navy blue hoodie. He displayed a knife and took the victim's cellphone and a hundred dollars from him.
Food Policy Council Continues to Build a Healthier Bridgeport
#Bridgeport, CT – (Feb 7, 2014) – The Bridgeport Food Policy Council on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, will hold a “Food Summit” at the Dioceses of Bridgeport. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. and recognize the people who established this important initiative. WHAT: Food Summit WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, 11 a.m. WHERE: Diocese of Bridgeport, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport The Council was established to create a healthier Bridgeport, to improve the availability and distribution of healthy foods through the city, educate residents on the importance of a healthy diet, teach healthy eating and cooking, and promote community gardens. The sessions are open to anyone interested in…
Bridgeport News : Quick pursuit ends in foot pursuit
12:24am--#Bridgeport CT-- A quick police pursuit starting on Washington Avenue ends at Fairfield and West in a foot pursuit. The car stopped after items were thrown from the window. Police have him in custody.
Bridgeport News: Attempted armed robbery
11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a 5'6" slim built Hispanic male who attempted to rob the Citgo Station on State Street with a gun. He fled on foot down Iranistan Avenue, nothing was taken.
Shelton Rollover on Route 8
10:57pm--#Shelton CT #cttraffic--Route 8 northbound near exit 13 a reported rollover car accident.
Shelton News: EMS threatened
10:33pm--#Shelton CT--A man got stuck in the snow blocking an ambulance with a patient in the 100 block of Hillside Avenue. The driver of the car became irate with the ambulance demanding they move the ambulance which was blocked by his car. The driver threatened the EMS crew. Shelton Police now on scene.
Bridgeport News: Dominoes delivery person robbed
10:29pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Dominoes deliveryman was just robbed by 4 females and 1male. Pepper spray was the weapon of choice at the corner of Stratford and Hollister Avenue. Taken was the deliveryman's Galaxy phone and the pizzas he had.
Officers Resuscitate Man Who Collapsed While Shoveling
#Bridgeport CT – Feb. 7, 2014– Bridgeport police officers were flagged down late Thursday and discovered an unresponsive man who collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. The officers conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 53-year-old male, who did not have a pulse, while awaiting medical personnel. The man remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. “These officers put their training to work and saved a life,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr. “We are receiving updates from the hospital. We are hopeful but the next few days will be key. I can’t say how proud I am of these officers. I’m not sure they have yet comprehend what they did.” The officers were in the area of…
Bridgeport News: Smoke in a building
5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of smoke in a building at 43 Hemlock Street. Firefighters on the way.