Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-07-17@3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigatinga stabbing in the apartment complex at 330 Park Avenue. Theinjuries do not appear to be serious
Senator Gaston, Releases Statement on CT State Police Trooper Audit
Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety Committee and member of Connecticut’s Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, is releasing a statement following a recent presentation of an audit that found there is a high likelihood Connecticut State Police Troopers falsified thousands of traffic tickets. “As chair of the Public Safety Committee, it is my due diligence to make sure drivers around our state are protected against unfair practices and have equal protection under the law,” said Sen. Gaston. “I will make it my mission to ensure equity and fairness for all Connecticut drivers behind the wheel. This audit presents a real challenge for our state, and my colleagues and I will work to find a solution.…
Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2023-07-14@4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an oven fire in the300 block of Wells Street. But now you know what all the noiseis about! Confirmed the fire is contained to the oven.
Bridgeport News: 1 Dead In Early Morning Fire
Bridgeport CT-- At 0420hrs this morning, July 14, 2023, the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in Building 43, located in the 400th block of Success Ave. Bridgeport Fire, AMR, and PD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the Bridgeport Fire Command observed heavy smoke and fire on the first and second floors of an apartment, causing extensive damage to that unit. Smoke conditions throughout the building necessitated an evacuation. Two individuals from the initial apartment were safely evacuated and transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Their current conditions are unknown. In response to the escalating situation, a second alarm was issued, and the Bridgeport Fire Department received mutual aid from the Stratford and Westport Fire Departments…
Home Invasion and Robbery Arrests
On the morning of July 12, 2023, two Norwalk residents were taken into custody following theirinvolvement in several cases of burglary, robbery, and home invasion.On May 22, 2023, a residence on Lexington Avenue was burglarized, cash was taken, and atelevision and other items were damaged. A report was filed with the Norwalk PoliceDepartment on the following day. On May 24, 2023, a home invasion occurred at the sameaddress, and was reported to investigators the next day. During this incident, two men entered theresidence, cash was taken at gunpoint, as well as a jacket. Detective Nyquist assumed theinvestigation of both incidents and worked quickly to develop leads and identify suspects. OnJuly 8, 2023, a second home invasion occurred at the same…
U.S. Department of Energy Awards the City of Bridgeport Public Schools an Energy Efficiency Grant, Led by University of Connecticut Efforts
Bridgeport, CT – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has selected a proposal submitted by the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Bridgeport Connecticut Public Schools (BPS), to implement comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable projects at two Bridgeport public schools through the U.S. DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs. The total award for two projects and support for the energy efficiency workforce development and training is $3.6 million, of which over $3 million is expected to be invested in technology and upgrades for the schools. The DOE funding will support an effort to design and implement equipment retrofits and upgrades for two Bridgeport K-12 schools, Geraldine Johnson Elementary and Luis Munoz Marin Elementary. The schools will…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
Police Update: On July 12, 2023, at approximately 10:50 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received reports of shots fired with a victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. During that time, police received a ShotSpotter activation in that area indicating more than 20 rounds were fired. As Officers responded to the scene, EOC provided them with updated information. A male party injured by gunfire was now being transported from the scene to the hospital via private vehicle. A short time later, a 23-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the neck. He is listed in stable condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken…
Bridgeport News: 100 Rookie Cops To Replace Experienced Veteran Officers Who Have Left The Department
Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter Announce Expected Goal for 100 New Officers by Next Year Bridgeport is currently short-staffed by over 200 officers Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter announced a plan to hire 100 new officers for the Bridgeport Police Department to address the various public safety needs of our city. The plan includes: 23 officers currently in the academy scheduled to graduate by October of this year; A new police class of between 25-30 officers expected to commence in October; and, Two concurrent police classes of approximately 25 officers each to commence by early 2024. All 100 of these police officer positions have been funded as part of the FY 23-24 City budget. The Office of…
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For over 15 years the Bridgeport Health Department has launched the East Side Farmers Market to help provided fresh fruits and vegetables to Bridgeport and East Side residents to increase access to healthy foods in the East Side.
Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest Made
#Bridgeport CT--- On July 10, 2023, Detectives from the Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad confirmed with law enforcement officers in Fulton County Georgia that they had in their custody 58-year-old Anthony Marion of Bridgeport CT. Marion is wanted out of Bridgeport CT for the December 3, 2020, assault of Gregory Williams that resulted in his death on October 10, 2022. Mr. Williams was 68 at the time of his death. Anthony Marion will be held in Georgia as a fugitive from justice. He is pending extradition back to Connecticut where he will be charged with CT GEN STAT 53a-54a Murder. Bond is 1.5 million dollars. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact Homicide Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243…