Bridgeport News: Route 8/25 Crash
First responders are at Route 8/25 northboundnear exit 2 for a two car accident. No word on injuries
After 720 Days Bridgeport Police Get A Contract
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim met with Local 1159 President Bradford Seely, Bridgeport’s Chief of Police Roderick Porter, and Police Commission Chair Daniel Roach, to announce the tentative agreement that was made between the City of Bridgeport and AFSCME, Council 4, Police Local 1159. The tentative agreement will assist with the recruitment and retention of police officers within the City of Bridgeport by reducing medical insurance costs and implementing pay scale increases. The City will also benefit from this contract in several ways, including being able to recoup more for the use of outside overtime and the civilianization of certain administrative positions in the department. “This tentative agreement is very important to retaining and recruiting police officers for the Bridgeport…
Bridgeport News: Man Pistol Whipped and Shot
2023-06-21@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police confirmed our witness of a man being pistol whipped and shot in the thigh at Madison Avenue near Quince Street. Police did get the shooter into custody and recovered the gun. The suspect was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. https://youtu.be/Ell990K0g-s
Homicide Arrest
#Bridgeport CT-- 24-year-old Terrence Simpson of Bridgeport CT has been identified as being present during the April 26, 2023, Denver Avenue shootout that culminated in the death of Aaron Hunt. As a result of the criminal investigation conducted by Detective Brian Coyne it was determined that Terrence Simpson targeted and fired at an unidentified secondary victim who was standing on the porch of 92 Denver Avenue. That secondary victim has yet to come forward and speak with police. Terrence Simpson was taken into custody today and charged with Criminal Attempt Assault in the 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. Simpsons bond is set at $75,000.00 and he is scheduled to appear in court on…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-06-18 (Sunday) @8:21pm--Police were called to the intersection of Beers and Madison Avenue for a person stabbed. There was a scene there, but no victim was found, apparently driven to the hospital by a private vehicle. The actual scene was discovered at the high school near the baseball field. Bridgeport Police said in a statement: On June 18, 2023, at approximately 8:15 pm Bridgeport Police responded to Central High School (1 Lincoln Blvd) on the report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. Upon arriving in the area, police officers located a 26-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from a very large wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The…
Bridgeport News: Assault
2023-06-19@4:04pm #Bridgeport CT--First responders on the scene of an assault near the deli on Stratford Avenue. No word on the extent of the injuries.
I-95 Crash
2023-06-18@3:48pm #Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--I-95 southbound exit 28/29 3 car accident. No word on injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-06-18@1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- North Avenue at Iranistan Avenue is currently closed for a crash. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Child Shot
2023-06-17@9:15pm First responders on scene at Sage Avenue for a child beingshot by a BB gun. No details on the extent of the injuries.
I-95 Crash
2023-06-15@9:30pm Bridgeport News: Crash on I-95 northbound at Seaview Avenue ramp one car on its side. Nothing is visible on the traffic cams.