Bridgeport News: Route 8/25 Crash
2023-01-05@6:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car crash with injuries reported at Route 8/25 southbound exit.
Bridgeport News: Alleged Murder Suspect Apprehended
#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, members of USMS Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force apprehended Luis Hernandez age 44 at his home in Waterbury and served him with an arrest warrant charging him with his role in the 2019 homicide of Miguel Lopez on Noble Avenue. The warrant had been obtained by the lead detective on the case, Martin Heanue. This is the second arrest in this case. Hernandez is charged with Manslaughter in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Assault in the First Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. This was great work by all that worked on this case, specifically Detective Heanue.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-01-05@3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is on Newfield Avenue. Firefighters are taking care of it. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Worker Scalded
2023-01-05@3:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Radio reports say a worker at 3900 Park Avenue has been scalded with hot water. Firefighters and EMS on scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Pursuit Into Milford
2023-01-04@ 5:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Milford CT--On Wednesday Bridgeport Police observed a vehicle allegedly involved with a homicide in another jurisdiction. Members from the Fairfield County Regional Auto Theft Task Force, which consist of members from the Bridgeport PD, began to follow the vehicle without lights and sirens from a distance onto I-95 northbound. The vehicle in the Milford area turned off all exterior lights in an attempt to elude any following vehicles and began to accelerate in speed and recklessly changed lanes. The vehicle exited the highway at Exit 37 where it was involved in an accident. Two of the three occupants fled the vehicle and a foot pursuit began. The suspects fled to a wooded area and were unable to…
Bridgeport News: SUV and Moped Collide
2023-01-04@11:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A collision between an SUV with injuries was reported on Clinton Avenue near Fairfield Avenue.
SENATOR GASTON SWORN IN FOR FIRST TERM AS STATE SENATOR FOR THE 23RD DISTRICT
Today, State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) was sworn in, surrounded by his family, friends, and members of Summerfield United Methodist Church in Bridgeport that he is the Senior Pastor at, in the State Capitol for his first term as the State Senator representing the 23rd Senate District. The 23rd district covers parts of Bridgeport and Stratford. Sen. Gaston was elected to the Senate in November 2022. "I am absolutely elated to be here today, in the state capitol, as it is an incredible opportunity to serve the great people here in Connecticut," said Sen. Gaston. "I want to thank all of the leaders that surround me and I look forward to working with everyone here in the legislature. I want to move forward this upcoming session with practices…
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-01-02@11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's (and the year's first) vehicle fire is in the 1300 block of Noble Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Wow-With Friends Like This Who Needs Enemies?
2023-01-02@2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- According to radio reports, a "friend" called EMS for their friend who was unresponsive on Kossuth Street. They called back to say they are turning person is turning purple and they have to leave for work. EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by:
City of Bridgeport Receives Funds
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport is set to receive funding from the recent 2023 Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill that was passed to assist municipal governments. The $1.7 trillion bill allows towns and cities throughout Connecticut to receive funding for projects under the process that was once known as “earmarking.” The practice allocates large pots of money to lawmakers to aid their state and respective districts. In the case of Bridgeport, Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Richard Blumenthal have all submitted requests that were approved for projects that would take place in the Park City. Mayor Ganim stated: “I would like to thank Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Richard Blumenthal for their work…