I-95 Crash
2024-03-21@5:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 27. No word on injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Fire
At 12:43pm today, the Bridgeport ECC received c 911 call from a City of Bridgeport Public Facilities worker that there was a fire in the pit at the Asylum Street Transfer Station. BFD Units along with BPD were dispatched to the location. First on-scene Fire unit reported a working fire which was declared under control in approximately 25 minutes. No injuries occurred, DEEP and the gas company responded as well. The fire is currently under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s office.
Bridgeport Police Arrest Felon Found with Stolen Firearm
On March 14, 2024, Officers D. Teixeira and Z. Schuler of the Bridgeport Police Patrol Division responded to a reported incident on the east side of the city. Upon arrival, they initiated an investigation that resulted in the recovery of a stolen Smith and Wesson 9mm firearm, equipped with a loaded seventeen-round magazine, from Boysie Vega, a 32-year-old resident of the city. Further inquiry revealed that Vega, a convicted felon, was unlawfully in possession of the firearm. Vega faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine, stealing a firearm, illegal transfer of a firearm, and violation of a protective order. Bond was set at $50,000.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2024-03-19@12:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to help extricate a person from this crash with injuries on Birmingham Street near Dewhirst.
I-95 Crash
2024-03-18@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near the exit 29 ramp. Expect delays as southbound traffic is shutdown.
Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announce the Return of Household Bulk Pickup
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the return of the Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024. This program gives residents the opportunity to discard large items, such as furniture and appliances, that may be difficult to transport to the Transfer Station and are not part of regular weekly trash collection. The program will have different guidelines for removal this year, where residents will be able to discard trash on scheduled date periods specified by the Department of Public Facilities, depending on the district. This will further give residents the flexibility to have their pickup completed at a time that is most convenient for them. Public Facilities has established a dedicated phone number for residents to…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2024-03-17@2:20am--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 ambulances transported 5 patients to hospital after this crash at Seaview and Crescent Avenue overnight. Special thanks to our viewers who help keep us informed by sending pictures and videos !!
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-03-16@11:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is at Waterview and Nichols Street. The car was fully engulfed, firefighters quickly took care of it and requested the fire marshal to investigate the cause of the fire.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-03-16@1:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was at State and Clinton Avenue. The fire marshal was called to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Shooting Investigation
2023-03-16@12:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 2400 block of Main Street. No word if anyone or anything was hit. Police are looking for a silver Chevrolet Tahoe the fled to Route 8/25 in the exit 4 area.