Bridgeport

Bridgeport CT– Felon Threatens DCF With Firearm

#Bridgeport CT--A 26-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Friday afternoon after he threatened a security guard with a gun at the State Department of Children and Families offices in downtown Bridgeport. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to 100 Fairfield Ave. on a report of a man smoking marijuana in the building, and then threatening a security guard with a gun after he was ordered to leave. Several minutes later, that suspect, Earl Livingston Williams, 26yrs of age from Bridgeport, was located at the corner of Main St. and John St. He was found in possession of what turned out to be a stolen firearm, and was taken into custody Williams is a convicted felon and is on probation. Williams…

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Bridgeport News: Cop Hit By Car

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: The pedestrian, a Bridgeport Police Officer, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The driver of the vehicle did remain on the scene. This is currently an active investigation as to the likely cause or circumstances of the accident. 2023-03-17@2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was hit by a car at Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. At the time of the report, a witness said the police officer was helping a woman but it turned out to be he was on the way to assist a woman who fell down the street. The driver of the car did stop and is cooperating with the police. The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown…

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Bridgeport News: Raid On Undocumented Dispensary

#Bridgeport CT--On 14 March 2023, the Tactical Narcotics Team served a search and seizure warrant on Moon Rock and Roll, a smoke shop, located at 4615 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Tactical Narcotics Team entered the premises, observing over 75% of all visible products sold were some form of marijuana. The Tactical Narcotics Team arrested the owner, Wenke Chen of Corona, New York, and three employees: Avery Campbell of Bridgeport, CT, Tatiana Diaz of Stratford, CT, and Dabnus Ulmer of Bridgeport, CT. The Tactical Narcotics Team also seized over 100 pounds of vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana, approximately 1700 pre-rolled joints, and hundreds of wax, pens, and edibles. Additionally, the Tactical Narcotics Team seized over $4700 in cash and various…

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Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire

2023-03-16@11:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were kept busy this morning, this time a kitchen fire on Benham Avenue. The fire was contained to the kitchen but the entire structure was filled with smoke and is deemed inhabitable. The Red Cross was called to assist those living in the home. https://youtu.be/ikd7PsCpwpA

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Bridgeport News: Bedroom Fire

2023-03-16@10:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Elmsford Road. When they arrived the found heavy smoke and a bedroom on fire. They quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated the building. The Red Cross was called to the scene but the homeowners were able to make their own accommodations. https://youtu.be/T0EAZHGJiZ0

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