8/25 3 Car Crash
2024-03-09@6:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A three car accident on Route 8/25 southbound at exit 2. No word on injuries.
Bridgeport News: Jump From The 6th Floor
2024-03-09@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man jumped from the sixth floor at the intersection of Main and Golden Hill Street Friday night. Police said, "It is being considered a suicide at this time". https://youtu.be/yvXCkEl11HA
ViewerCam Crashes
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I-95 Crash
First responders are on scene for a one car rollover I-95 southbound at the hairpin turn at exit 27a route 8 exit ramp. There are 4 reported injured.
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s “Cool Blue” Program Offers Free Saturdays to Bridgeport Residents
Bridgeport, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is offering free admission to the zoo every Saturday from now until June 29th as a part of their Cool Blue Bridgeport Initiative for Bridgeport residents. Cool Blue Bridgeport is intended to connect with the citizens of Bridgeport and empower them to take action to help address the effects of climate change. Each month will spotlight a different animal at the zoo and there will be free programming onsite at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Participants will not only learn about how animals are affected by the changing climate but also how residents can collectively make a difference. Mayor Ganim stated, “The Beardsley Zoo is an important part of Bridgeport and I’m appreciative of…
Bridgeport News: Updated Picture on arrests made in drug factory
Update to include a picture provided by a viewer: On March 7, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., the Narcotics and Vice Unit, assisted by the Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed a search warrant at 22 Marsh Way in response to ongoing quality-of-life complaints from neighborhood residents. The operation led to the seizure of crack cocaine and associated narcotics materials, resulting in the arrest of ten individuals over the last seven weeks, including Alberto Otero (33) faces charges of sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, operating a drug factory, and criminal possession of ammunition. Jessica Villafane (45) is charged with sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and operating a drug factory. Michelle Coughlin (42) faces charges of possession of narcotics,…
Mayor Ganim Attends the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.
Bridgeport, CT – On March 5th, Mayor Ganim attended the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.; an intensive one-day peer-driven roundtable that offers a highlight interactive environment with case studies from participants and other leading global cities. Participants are typically joined by 150 global CEOs and policy figures for the linked Yale CEO Summit. This year, Mayor Passero of New London and Mayor Ganim were the only two mayors from Connecticut in attendance at the summit. Notable business leaders that were also in attendance included CEOs of T-Mobile, AOL, and American Airlines. “It’s very exciting being able to attend the Yale Mayors College in Washington, D.C.; it’s a huge deal to be able to learn from and collaborate with other mayors and…
Bridgeport News: 2 Pedestrians Struck
2024-03-07@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 2 pedestrians were hit by an older Nissan in the 300 block of Trumbull Avenue. The car then fled down Reservoir Avenue towards Sylvan Avenue.
Bridgeport Police search warrant leads to 10 arrests involved in drug factory
On March 7, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., the Narcotics and Vice Unit, assisted by the Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed a search warrant at 22 Marsh Way in response to ongoing quality-of-life complaints from neighborhood residents. The operation led to the seizure of crack cocaine and associated narcotics materials, resulting in the arrest of ten individuals over the last seven weeks, including Alberto Otero (33) faces charges of sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, operating a drug factory, and criminal possession of ammunition. Jessica Villafane (45) is charged with sales of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and operating a drug factory. Michelle Coughlin (42) faces charges of possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and operating a drug factory.
Bridgeport News: 1st Homicide For 2024
Bridgeport Police said in a state that around 1338hrs (1:38 civilian time), initial 911 reports of a homicide that occurred on the 300th block of Olive Street. Police are on the scene conducting an investigation at this time. No further information is available at this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzlpgs1Lb7k