Chiefs of Police to Execute Search for Bridgeport Police Chief Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has signed the contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The IACP will now officially execute the recruitment and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport to be appointed to a five (5) year term pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter. Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that “In addition to having a nationwide reach and an expertise in police chief searches, the IACP is a uniquely qualified firm with psychometric experience that will help the City identify the best candidate for Chief of Police. Our agreement with the IACP includes…
Shelton News: Gun Displayed During Road Rage
2022-04-09@12:55pm--#Shelton CT-- Police are looking for a black BMW with no plates with 3 occupants that displayed a handgun out the back window on Bridgeport Avenue near Nells Rock Road. The vehicle was last seen heading towards downtown. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homicide
On April 9Th, 2022 at approximately 4:00 am the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received multiple 911 calls on reports of a shooting at the Bridgeport Innovative Center located at 955 Connecticut Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located a 33-year-old victim identified as Michael Yon. Yon suffered from a gunshot wound to his body and was pronounced deceased on the scene by my medical personnel. The Bridgeport Police EOC received additional 911 calls regarding two more gunshot wound victims arriving at Bridgeport Hospital via private vehicle. Those two victims were found to have non-life-threatening injuries. Currently the Detective Bureau’s Homicide & Identification Units are actively investigating and processing the crime scene. The Bridgeport Police Department would like to offer…
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation (Public Act 22-2) expanding two of the six statutory reasons under which voters in Connecticut can qualify for an absentee ballot during an election, primary, or referendum by allowing out-of-town commuters and caretakers of those who are ill or have a disability to vote by absentee ballot. The legislation removes more restrictive language on these qualifications from state statutes and better aligns state laws with the standard that is set in the state constitution. “This slight change better aligns our state laws with that allowed under the constitution,” Governor Lamont said. “We should be doing everything we can to…
Sacred Heart Assault
2022-04-09@1:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Two students reportedly assaulted in the parking garage at Seaton Hall on Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-04-08@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 ambulances were dispatched to a three car crash at North Washington and Housatonic Avenue. The black Mustang was about away from what appeared to be the impact area with two other cars at Housatonic Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Possible Kidnapping
Police UPDATE: UPDATE: Jalayjah Douglas", who has an active Silver Alert out for her, has just been located safely. This is still an active investigation and more to follow, but the child has been found safely. #Bridgeport CT-- 19:13HRS The Bridgeport ECC received a call indicating that a child’s biological father came to the park and took the child while the child was playing, child was brought to the park by the foster parent. Incident occurred on Wordin Ave & Hanover St At this time Bridgeport Police has alerted the State and Surrounding Police Departments and are looking for the following person of interest: Father: James Douglas dob: 10-25-1991, 30yoa Operating: CTReg: BE36105, Honda Civic EX 2014 4 door sedan…
I-95 Crash
I-95 Rollover Crash2022-04-08@7:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash I-95 southbound near the rest area. One car is rolled over in the right breakdown lane and another vehicle into the jersey barrier in the left breakdown lane.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022-04-08@6:53pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound between exits 25 and 24.
Bridgeport News: Hit By A Shopping Cart!
2022-04-08@5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Stop and Shop at 4531 Main Street for a person hit by a shopping cart..... This news report is made possible by: