2023-03-27@3:30PMish--Police were called to the garage at Kossuth and Pearl Street for an emotionally disturbed person who was allegedly threatening the staff. Police had the man in custody and transported him to the hospital within 30 minutes.
The Bridgeport Police Robbery Squad completed a month-long investigation into a victimized juvenile who attempted to purchase an Apple i-Phone on February 23, 2023, through the multimedia instant messaging app. “Snapchat”. The juvenile victim contacted juvenile subjects via Snapchat regarding the posted sale of an Apple i-Phone. An agreement was made to purchase the i-phone in the amount of $200 at the intersection of Washington Avenue & Laurel Avenue near the Walgreens pharmacy store in Bridgeport. The victim peddled his bicycle to the prearranged location to meet with the subjects and complete the transaction. Upon arrival, the victim was presented with a phone that was not the one depicted for sale on snapchat. After the victim became suspicious, one of…
2023-03-26@4:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers reported over 10 shots fired at PT Barnum Housing. When I arrived there was a heavy police presence but so far no one or anything reported hit.
2023-03-26@3:52 #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3 according to radio reports.
2023-03-25@8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in these images of a crash on East Main at Jane Street Saturday night. The viewer said there were 5 cars involved. If you see breaking news and can safely take and send pictures or videos for our viewers, please send the to me on Facebook Messenger or email Steve@DoingItLocal.com
#Bridgeport Ct-- The homicide victim from Clinton Avenue has been identified as 31-year-old Marco Illescas-Canar of Bridgeport CT. The family resides in the “Hollow” section of the City. Marco Illescas-Canar was not technically homeless. The next of kin has been notified.
#Bridgeport News: On March 25, 2023, at around 3:30 am, the Bridgeport Police Department received reports of gunshots outside the Hollywood Hookah Lounge located at 1211 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT. A 23-year-old man from Bridgeport was shot twice in the neck and is critically injured. The Incident Upon arriving at the scene, police officers discovered shell casings and other evidence indicating that multiple shots had been fired. A male party presented himself at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to the neck. The Victim The victim of the shooting is a 23-year-old man from Bridgeport, CT. The police have not released his name or any other identifying information. He is critically injured but is reported to be in stable…
2023-03-24 #Bridgeport CT--Earlier today, Bridgeport Police apprehended a 14-year-old individual in connection with the robbery and killing of a Chinese food delivery man that occurred on March 4th. This arrest marks the second one made in relation to the case. The minor has been charged with Criminal Attempt at Robbery in the First Degree and Felony Murder, and is currently being detained at the Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeport on a bond of $1,000,000. The lead investigator on the case, Detective Hanson, and all of the other individuals who contributed to the investigation are commended for their hard work and dedication.
2023-03-23@5:05pm-- Firefighters were called to St. Vincent's Hospital at 2800 Main Street for an activated alarm. When they arrived they discovered smoke coming from the 3rd-floor vents according to radios. They remain on the scene investigating. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--On March 21, 2023, a 21-year-old male resident of the westside of Bridgeport arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim reported that he was shot while walking within the PT Barnum Housing Complex in the vicinity of buildings 5 and 6. No suspect(s) description is available at this time, and there were no ShotSpotter activations recorded. The Detective Bureau has taken over the investigation and is requesting anyone with information about the crime to contact the case officer, Detective Jose Bahr, at 203-581-5225. This news report is made possible by:
