Bridgeport News: Assault
2021-09-27@3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of an assault at Madison at Beers Street. There are no further details because, well, you know...Ganim. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Robbery Arrest
(Westport, CT) At approximately 11:14am on the morning of September 12, 2021, the WestportPolice Department’s emergency dispatch center was contacted by a couple who were thevictims of an alleged robbery attempt that occurred on the Ruth Cohen Steinkraus Post RoadBridge. At nearly the same time the caller’s husband flagged down a patrol officer who wasdriving by. It was reported that a male party had approached the couple quickly from behind. Thesuspect then began walking in step with the male victim at which time he told the couple tobring him to their car. He repeated the demand as he allegedly brandished a knife andthreatening the female. The female then darted across the Post Road evading cars in order toescape. Her husband…
Bridgeport News: ANOTHER Person Shot
2021-09-27 #Bridgeport CT-- Police press release: At 1015hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a call from ST. Vincent’s Medical Center regarding a GSW (gunshot wound) victim that just entered their ER. Unknown location of the incident and unknown condition of victim at this time. This is an active investigation.
Bridgeport News: 2 Assaulted
2021-09-26@11:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An assault reported at Oak and Lexington Avenue, now a second victim is in the 250 block of Oak Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Car Hits The Big Blue Building
2021-09-26@10:17pm--#Stratford CT-- A car struck the fence and corner of the big blue building, the Stratford Antique Center at 400 Honeyspot Road causing minor damage to the building.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2021-09-26@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Pembroke and Stillman Street. No one was hit. Police are looking for a male on a dirt bike with a firearm tucked in his waist.
Bridgeport News: Another Shooting
#Bridgeport CT-- Police press release--AT 1018HRS THE BRIDGEPORT ECC WAS NOTIFIED BY YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL THAT LAST NIGHT A PARTY CAME INTO THEIR ER WITH A GSW TO THE FOOT. PARTY INDICATES IT OCCURRED IN BRIDGEPORT. BPD RESPONDING TO NEW HAVEN TO INVESTIGATE. Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media." Still nothing posted on their Twitter account or any other social media account. This is what I have to deal with all the time! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 3 Shootings Within An Hour
2021-09-25/6 #Bridgeport CT-- There were 3 separate shootings in three separate sections of town. Around 11:15pm A person was shot at Hickory and East Main Street. This was dispatched as an unknown type event. Around 11:50pm A man was shot outside of 770 Seaview Avenue (pictured and dispatched as a shooting). Around 12:20pm another person was shot in the 600 block of Seaview Avenue. This was also dispatched as unknown in nature. Unknown calls are usually dispatched when they are trying to get the call out quickly, usually a domestic battery, suicide or psychiatric call which I normally do not cover. Since the police are now trying to cover up these calls again I will be going to all unknown…
$500,000 Federal Grant to the Barnum Museum
Last week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the Barnum Museum will receive a $500,000 grant from the National Parks Service (NPS) to repair the historic building’s 79 windows. Congressman Himes joined Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Barnum’s great-great-great-granddaughter Elinor Biggs, and Barnum Museum director Kathleen Maher. The NPS Save America’s Treasures grant provides funding to preserve and conserve nationally significant structures and sites.“I’m thrilled to bring substantial federal resources to preserve the legacy of P.T. Barnum, one of Connecticut’s most colorful figures,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “This $500,000 investment will ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the Greatest Show on Earth. The museum’s thousands of artifacts and extensive digital collection inspire awe and curiosity in visitors of all ages.…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2021-09-25@10:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders dispatched to a person shot in the chest at Pembroke and Shelton Street. EMS reported the victim may have walked to the hospital and left without a patient. Media alert at 10:20 says there was an assault with a dangerous weapon at Grant Street which usually means a walk-in to Bridgeport Hospital. Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media." All that's posted on their Twitter account something about their touch-a-truck this weekend. I'm doing the best to report despite the city's efforts to hide the news from you. According to their Twitter account there has been…