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Bridgeport News: North Avenue Crash UPDATE

#Bridgeport CT-- At approximately 6:44pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle crashing into a parked tractor trailer with airbags deployed. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene along with Bridgeport Police Officers to render aid. A preliminary investigation confirmed a 2002 tan Acura MDX traveling westbound on North Avenue between Remer Street and Wells Street crashed into the rear of a parked tractor trailer. The Acura was occupied by two males and the operator fled the scene on foot prior to emergency responders arriving. The passenger was seriously injured, and the fire department was forced to remove several sections of the vehicle to access the injured passenger…

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Bridgeport Police Department Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Shelton Police, and Connecticut State Police Gang Unit Make 3 Arrests

On January 19, 2024, the Bridgeport Police Department’s Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Shelton Police Department, and Connecticut State Police Gang Unit conducted a joint investigation into several robberies occurring in Fairfield County.  Law Enforcement received specific information that a vehicle recently used in an armed robbery in Shelton Connecticut was now within the 2000 block of Boston Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Police Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop on Boston Avenue at which time the vehicle fled the scene traveling northbound onto Weber Avenue.  Police pursued the vehicle to North Summerfield Avenue where it became disabled and eventually came to a stop.  At least three occupants fled the scene on foot but where quickly apprehended by responding officers.  A loaded Smith and…

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Bridgeport News: Doggie On The Highway

2024-01-22@3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 8/25 near exit 2 was a little more chaotic than usual due to a dog running on the highway and humans trying to catch him. No word on the pups status.

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Lenox Ave

Firefighters were called to a two-family house fire in the 300 block of Lenox Avenue. Viewer Joel Gonzalez said that normally there are a lot of cars parked there but not today. Fire Chief Edwards confirmed everyone made it safely. A second alarm was sounded due to the cold temperatures to bring in more resources and personnel to the scene. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire out within a half hour. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/aoBEO8aKBlw

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Bridgeport News: Fire At Old Harding High School

2024-11-21@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters received calls of black smoke coming from the old Harding High School in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. The smoke column could be seen from I-95 and surrounding areas. Firefighters arrived and found an active fire and called for a second alarm which brought additional firefighters and resources to the scene. Despite the frigid temperatures the firefighters had the bulk of the fire under control within a half hour. I asked acting Fire Chief Edwards if it was possible to determine the cause, if possibly squatters trying to keep warm and he said it was too early to determine, but he was confident the fire marshal would determine the cause. There were no reported injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naM9_K7YyDM

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Bridgeport News: Early Saturday Morning Crash

2024-01-20 @Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash with injuries at Park Avenue and Ashton Street Saturday morning.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

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Bridgeport News: Affinity Ribbon Cutting

Today, a ribbon was cut at Bridgeport’s first cannabis dispensary, Affinity Dispensary, located in the West End at 2000 Commerce Drive. This dispensary is one of four locations set to open throughout Bridgeport. Ray Pantalena, the operator of Affinity, has dubbed this privately-owned location a "superstore," boasting an impressive 8,000 square feet, providing ample space to cater to both adult users and medical patients. Due to its substantial size, Affinity Bridgeport has earned the distinction of being the largest dispensary in Connecticut. Moreover, it is anticipated to generate 50 new jobs. Additionally, the dispensary is committed to contributing 3% of its sales tax back into Bridgeport through the Cannabis Trust Fund, an initiative currently underway with the Bridgeport City Council.…

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I-95 Crash

2024-01-19@4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the exit 27 on-ramp on I-95 northbound is causing delays with one lane open. Multiple injuries were reported.

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