Category: Bridgeport

2024-02-28@11:21am–#Bridgeport CT– A Davenport Street resident called the police to report a child that is not theirs walked into their home.

2024-02-28@11:11am–#Milford CT– #cttraffic– Heavy police activity on I-95 rest area in Milford. Radio reports say it is a crash.

Police UPDATE:

A preliminary investigation confirmed a red 2011 Yamaha YZFR6L motorcycle being operated by a 40-year-old male, was traveling west on Boston Avenue. The motorcycle continued traveling west on Boston Avenue past Boston Terrace and collided with a white 2023 Ram PRM van. The van was traveling east on Boston Avenue and attempted to turn left into the Boston Terrace Condominiums driveway, and it was struck by the motorcycle.  The van was being operated by a 59-year-old male with a 51-year-old female passenger. The occupants in the van didn’t sustain any injuries from the collision.  The 40-year-old male motorcyclist is listed in serious critical condition. The collision is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Thomas Gallbronner of the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division, at (475) 422-3247, Thomas.Gallbronner@bridgeportct.gov or the Bridgeport Police Department Tip Hotline at (203) 576-TIPS.

At 4:32 hours, emergency services including Bridgeport Fire, AMR, and Bridgeport Police, were dispatched to a motorcycle accident where the vehicle came to a stop beneath the rear tire of a truck at Boston and Ridgefield Avenue.. The individual involved was extricated, and the extent of the injuries remains unknown, as well as the severity, and they were subsequently transported to the hospital.

Report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the corner of North Ridgefield Ave and Boston Ave. There is a report that a motorcyclist is stuck under a box truck. Firefighters are on scene and are currently extricating the motorcyclist.

Bridgeport police arrested 35-year-old Cecil Mills after a four-hour crime spree on Saturday morning, during which he attacked and robbed multiple women. The arrest followed a vehicle pursuit, crash, and foot chase ending near the intersection of North Ave. and Madison Ave. Mills was charged with sexually assaulting one of the three women he allegedly robbed, and she was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with minor injuries. The victims reported being followed by a stolen Toyota Camry before being robbed and assaulted. Mills faces over a dozen charges, including Assault in the Second Degree, Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, Robbery in the Third Degree (3 counts), Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Evading Responsibility, and Interfering with a Police Officer. The arrest was the result of a well-coordinated effort between the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau.

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On February 23, 2024, at around 3:36pm, Bridgeport Police responded to a report of 12 rounds fired on Karen Court. Four suspects fled the scene in a Nissan Altima, spotted by an officer on Reservoir Ave, then south on RT 8. Exiting RT 8 at Madison Avenue, the suspects fled the vehicle, resulting in the apprehension of two.

At the original incident location, Karen Court #103, fifteen spent 9mm shell casings and one live round were found. A juvenile suspect, apprehended with a black 9mm ghost gun, faces charges including carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, violation of a large capacity magazine, illegal discharge of a firearm, and interfering with an officer. Another individual, Zhameir Andrews-Williams, was charged with interfering with an officer. The Bridgeport Police Department appreciates community assistance and remains committed to public safety, swiftly addressing violent crimes in the city. For additional information, contact the Bridgeport Police TIPS line at (203) 576-TIPS.

#Bridgeport CT– It’s been 14 years since the first fires at the Remington Buildings on Barnum Avenue. A few of the buildings were knocked down but now all of them. In 2014 a fire broke out that got the city more involved with the state to remove the abandoned buildings.

City Economic Director Tom Gill said: “We’re here to Talk about the last phase of demolition on the former Remington Arms factory that at one time employed thousands of people. They’ll be taking down all of the buildings on Barnum Ave. and all buildings that are on this side of the shot tower that’s going to be preserved and restored”.

City Council President Aidee Nieves said: “It’s a new beginning here for the community in the east side in the city of Bridgeport because when you knock something down, something new comes up and it’s been a long road to travel to get this done. I think Chris Rosario was a freshman representative and this was on the top of his list since he became a state representative.

State Representative Christopher Rosario said “We have a blank canvas here, so this is a Tom Gill, maybe your job, but a message to all developers. We’re open for business.

State Senator Herron Gaston said “And so I’m looking forward to what’s going to be built on this site. We have an opportunity to do something multipurpose. We have an opportunity to probably bring in a good grocery store, and housing development jobs. And so it’s going to be very good for the economy.

Mayor Ganim said “It’s a picture of progress. It’s a picture of commitment and hard work centered around a vision that is grounded in just everyday working to improve the quality of life in every part of the city. Today is so symbolic. Today I just want to say thank you to everyone for being here and being a part of it and let’s continue to kick….Can I say kick ass, kick ass on the east side and throughout the city and get stuff done for the people that we serve. Thanks so much.

The mayor then climbed into a multi-purposed construction truck and began chipping away at one of the building’s foundation.

2024-02-25@2:25pm–#Bridgeport CT–A motorcyclist was injured and transported to hospital after an accident at Steuben and Gilmore Street.

2024-02-24@11:20AMish– #Bridgeport CT–
POLICE UPDATE:
At 11:16 in the morning, Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a report about a woman who had experienced a strong-arm robbery and suffered facial injuries that were not life-threatening. When Patrol Officers arrived, the person responsible was not on the scene. A broadcast was sent out to locate the suspect. The perpetrator attempted to escape from the patrol units but eventually stopped near Grand Street and Madison Avenue. A foot chase ensued, and the suspect was apprehended shortly after. Emergency services (AMR and FD) were dispatched to the scene because of a motor vehicle accident.

A suspect wanted in a robbery was apprehended by police at North and Madison Avenue after a pursuit.

2024-02-23@4:30pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– A multi-car crash with injuries on the Sikorsky Bridge southbound on the Merritt Parkway for your commuting pleasure.