Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Crash

#Bridgeport Ct-- Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a release: At 1213hrs the Bridgeport Police Taskforce called out a pursuit in the 400th block of Taft Avenue. On-scene reports indicated parties fled from police and caused a MVA while striking multiple vehicles. Reports indicate that three parties were detained and a firearm was recovered. This is currently still an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Unknown if there are any injuries. https://youtu.be/8hJoNR1lVik

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2023-07-25@ 4:11pm--Bridgeport News: Stabbing Report of a stabbing at East Main and Arctic Street.No further details.

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Bridgeport News: 8 Year-Old Hit In A Shootout

#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 11:07 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a notification from ShotSpotter for the 300th block of Orchard Street. Bridgeport Police and AMR (Ambulance) were sent to the location. According to reports from the scene, two unidentified individuals were firing guns at each other, and unfortunately, an 8-year-old child was accidentally grazed by a bullet near their ear. The child was taken to the hospital, but the injury is not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating this incident.

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Injured

2023-07-22@10:19pm-- Report of a motorcyclist injured in a crash on Rennell Street.

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Bridgeport News: Crash

2023-07-22@9:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Crash Knocks Out PowerA one-car crash on Brewster Avenue knocked power out in the area. Special thanks to the two viewers who sent the photos in.

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Bridgeport Police Academy Agility Test

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police Training Academy held their physical agility test at Harding High School and invited potential candidates to watch and have any questions they might have answered. Over 60 showed up and looked to advance their careers with Bridgeport Police Department. Applications for the position of Bridgeport Police Training Recruit are only available after the announcement of the scheduled written examination. Interested candidates can go to PoliceApp.com and apply here- https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Bridgeport-CT-Police-Officer-Jobs/4643/ https://youtu.be/_4eXtKAWxao

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2023-07-20@1:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was on Water Street near the train station. The operator of the vehicle was being treated for unknown injuries.

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest

#Bridgeport CT-- On April 17, 2023, Detectives from the Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad confirmed with law enforcement agencies in Ohio (Cuyahoga County PD & Solon PD) they had in their custody Ainsley Forbes. Ainsley Forbes, also known as (aka) Derrick Francis, is wanted out of Bridgeport CT for the April 6, 2023, murder of Brianna McKoy. In addition to this extraditable warrant, Francis also faces gun charges in Ohio. Solon Ohio Police Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in their jurisdiction where Francis was observed fleeing the vehicle on foot. Police engaged him in foot pursuit and made a quick apprehension. A loaded firearm was found in the vehicle. Francis is being held in Ohio as a fugitive from justice.…

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