Bridgeport

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Protective Order Violation in Tragic Stabbing Case

A Bridgeport resident has admitted guilt to the murder and criminal violation of a protective order, facing a potential 35-year prison sentence. Corey Ramos, 33, with a history of violence against women, confessed to stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend, 40-year-old Jennifer Brelsford, on October 18, 2020. Despite having two protective orders, Ramos violated them. Brelsford's mother emotionally reacted in court as the prosecutor presented the case. Ramos acknowledged the accuracy of the facts and agreed to the plea deal, leading to a scheduled 35-year prison term on March 13. The incident followed a history of domestic disputes, with neighbors reporting prior altercations and protective orders issued just weeks before the tragic event. Brelsford's mother alerted the police when she couldn't…

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Pedestrian Struck Update

On January 09, 2024, at approximately 7:00PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a male pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Beechmont Avenue and Springdale Street. The pedestrian was struck by a 2011 gray Nissan Altima 2.5 traveling southbound on Beechmont Avenue. The victim was in the roadway walking southbound on Beechmont Avenue. American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police all responded to this intersection to investigate the accident and render aid. The victim was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital for serious injuries sustained at the scene. The female operator of the striking vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. The male passenger was arrested on…

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Bridgeport News: McRobbery

2024-01-10@11:AMish Police are investigating a robbery at 1700 Park Avenue. When I asked which store police responded "Police are still actively investigating the call but there is no immediate threat". Be On The Lookout calls to surrounding towns said there were 2 males armed driving a black Acura TL, but the car was located a short time later.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Killed

On January 05, 2024, at approximately 8:00AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for an accident involving a pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Coleman Street and Washington Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The victim was in the crosswalk walking westbound on Washington Avenue. American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police all responded to this intersection to investigate and render aid. The Connecticut State Police also responded. The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, a Bridgeport resident, and she was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for injuries sustained at the scene. While at the hospital the victim sadly succumbed to her injuries. The…

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Bridgeport News:

Just after 10pm Friday night first responders were called to a rollover crash at Noble Avenue near Livingston Street which is near Beardsley Zoo.     The details surrounding the circumstances of the rollover remain under investigation, as authorities work to gather information about the incident. If you witnessed this crash or have information you are asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-T I P S .   https://youtu.be/86Sr07s-Ddk

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