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Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Into Crowd Hurting Children

Aug 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Witnesses told me a car crashed into a gathering of people in the 1700 block of Central Avenue this evening injuring 3 children and an adult. The driver of the car had to be extricated by firefighters and was also injured and transported to the hospital. Police said in a statement: At 1951hrs the Bridgeport ECC received several 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident with pedestrians struck in the 1700th block of Central Avenue. Bridgeport Police, Fire and AMR were all dispatched and on-scene reports indicated that there was a motor vehicle accident where a vehicle struck a small crowd of people. Early reports indicate that injuries seem to be non-life threatening but involve approximately 5 children and multiple…

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Bridgeport News: Another Homicide

Aug 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 2:50 am Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the intersection of Pembroke Street & Arctic Street. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 26-year-old Bridgeport man lying on the sidewalk just south of the intersection. The victim appeared to be suffering from a critical injury. Medics arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital where he passed away. A short time after the initial ShotSpotter activation, the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received information of a second victim who…

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Bridgeport Structure Fire

Aug 24, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Press Release - Bridgeport Structure Fire At 2:05pm this afternoon the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire in an occupied 3 family home at 114 Poplar St on the city's west side. The 2nd and 3rd floor apartments sustained major smokeand fire damage. The incident was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes. The Red Cross was notified that 7 adults and 1 child need assistance with housing. No reported injuries to civilians or residents.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Shot – 1 Critical

Aug 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On August 22, 2023, at approximately 10:50 pm Bridgeport Police responded to multiple ShotSpotter activations and reports of numerous victims shot within the 1200 block of Park Avenue.  ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire.  Upon arriving in the area, Officers quickly located (2) victims suffering from gunshot wounds.  One victim, identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport woman, appeared to have been shot in the leg.  Police quickly rendered first aid to stop the bleeding.  She was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where she is listed in stable condition.  Another victim, identified as a…

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Lt Thomas Minar Sr Retires After 30 Years At Bridgeport Police

Aug 20, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Lt Thomas Minar Sr retired from the BPD effective 8/15/2023 after 30 years of service. While the majority of his career was in patrol he did serve in the Traffic Division where he became a certified accident reconstruction specialist. He also served in dispatch as a supervisor prior to it becoming staffed fully by civilians. As a sergeant, Tom, was awarded a reward for bravery for an incident in Greene Homes where a suspect attempted to shoot both Sgt Minar and his partner. Sgt Minar was able to disarm the suspect without incident. Lt Minar is looking forward to his second career as a rural letter carrier and spending time with his beloved dog, Sully and occasionally with his family!

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