VIDEO REPORT–2022-08-02@10:10pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire– Firefighters were called to a fire in the 700 block of Park Street. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the 2 1/2 story building. A second alarm was quickly called for additional personnel and resources. 3 fire hose lines were in operation to fight the blaze. Firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. One pet died in the fire. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Assistant Chief Cora kept rotating personnel to avoid overheating and kept the firefighters hydrated.
COOLING STATIONSA complete list of cooling centers can be found below. Please be advised these days/times are subject to change. Anyone in need of overnight shelter, please call 211 for information.
ALSO NOTE: Protective Face Masks required inside any cooling center.
Senior Centers (Open only weekdays):
Black Rock Senior Center- 2676 Fairfield Avenue (9:00am-4:00pm)
North End Bethany Senior Center – 20 Thorme Street (9:00am-4:30pm)
Bridgeport Public Library Branches:
East Side Branch – 1174 East Main Street; Fri and Sat (10:00am-5:00pm)
Main Branch – 925 Broad Street; Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs(12:00p-8:00p), Fri& Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)
Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)
North Branch – 3455 Madison Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm),Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)
Other Cooling Centers:
Mount Aery Church (73 Frank Street)- Tuesday (8/2) (10:00am-6:00pm)
2022-08-02@11:04am–#Bridgeport CT– A viewer sent in this photo in the 3000 block of Fairfield Avenue of the damage to a downed utility pole right after a car hit it…down the street from TuttiMango. The traffic is able to pass with caution.
On July 29, 2022 Bernard was brought before the court and charged with Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. Bond is set at $300,000.
In February Bernard was prosecuted. The state prosecutor said He used his position at a local church to abuse two children with one case lasting over ten years.
RE: Bridgeport Police Department SVU Unit case No. 22D-0459. On July 29, 2022 Bernard was brought before the court and charged with Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree, Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree, and Risk of Injury to a Minor. Bond is set at $500,000. This victims in these two cases are children.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Brian Coyne, at 203-581-5223 or utilize the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS.
2022-07-31@11:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a machete attack at Clifford/Newfield Avenue. The person received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.