Last week we met with Bridgeport officials on the new paint scheme on the Hi-Ho Daddario coal chute on North Avenue. Mayor Ganim mentioned that the red and white smoke stack on the PSEG is slated for demolition and would like to save it. Many have said it is a beacon for boats and aircraft. Alex from DoingItLocal had the best idea!
Westport firefighters are on the scene of a basement fire on Horseshoe Lane. 2024-12-25@9:38pm--#Westport CT
There is a THREE-alarm fire in the 200 block of Minerva Street. Heavy fire was reported on the back side of the building. 2024-12-25 #Derby CT-- #ctfire
Firefighters were called to an alarm in the 400 block of Bishop Avenue, firefighters found a working fire in the walls on the third floor which spread to the roof. 5 adults, 4 children, and 10 dogs will be spending Christmas elsewhere when the Red Cross relocates them and attends to their immediate needs. Chief Edwards stressed the importance of working fire alarms especially this time of the year. 2024-12-24@4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Norwalk, CT – A nearly six-hour standoff ended peacefully after police arrested a man accused of making threats and brandishing a weapon at a residence on Adams Avenue. On December 23, 2024, at approximately 7:04 PM, Norwalk Police received a report of a disturbance at 32 Adams Avenue. According to authorities, 29-year-old Nabeel Osama Abdallah, who appeared intoxicated, made alarming statements about "completing a mission," including threats to burn down the house and harm a resident. A witness also reported seeing a firearm in Abdallah's room, and he allegedly stated that he was "not going down without a fight." Norwalk Police deployed Tactical Emergency Services Unit (ESU) officers and Crisis/Hostage Negotiators to the scene. Over five and a half hours,…
Firefighters at the Trumbull Mall at 5065 Main Street for flooding conditions. Police have been called to investigate possible vandalism as the cause. 2024-12-23@11:34pm--#Trumbull CT
Bridgeport Police were called to the fire scene at Connecticut Avenue to allegedly help control the media according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-12-23@10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT #ctfire
https://youtu.be/qrYeN2nK14g At approximately 4:50 PM, Bridgeport ECC received phone calls of a structure fire of a wood frame residential building on Connecticut Ave. 3 individuals were transferred to the hospital for evaluation and unfortunately, there was one fatality. 4 adults and 4 children are being relocated by the Red Cross. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion investigation unit are investigating.
Report of a rollover accident in front of Supercuts on the 200th block of Main Avenue. Firefighters are on the way to help extricate those trapped in the car. No word on injuries. 2024-12-23@11:18am--Norwalk, CT
18-year-old Dylan Cruz-Tillery of Queens NY has turned himself in for an extraditable warrant out of Bridgeport Connecticut for the October 29, 2024, shooting that occurred inside the Marina Dining Hall at the University of Bridgeport. The shooting injured one juvenile victim who was treated at an area hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm. This was a targeted shooting where Cruz-Tillery was familiar with the victim and had prior communication with him via social media. On the date of the incident, the shooting created an immediate lockdown at the university with a large security and police response. A firearm and several other items of evidentiary value were located, secured, and ultimately processed by the Bridgeport Police Department’s…
