Fatal Accident On Route 8/25
2022-07-24@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--There were multiple accidents on Route 8/25, one northbound near exit 2 and the more serious one between exits 4 and 3 southbound. There were reports of fatalities.
Bridgeport News: Apartment Fire
2022-07-24@5:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 175 Bretton Street at the Bretton Arms Apartments for a fire in one of the apartments on the 2nd floor. Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to one of the units. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Raid On Vine Street
2022-07-23@9:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Does Anyone know why there was a raid behind 22 Vine Street tonight? Most police departments will give a report the next day when asked but every time I reach out to Bridgeport I get "a warrant was served". A number of people told me vice was there. A vehicle was also towed from the premise.
Road Rage
2022-07-23@9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A road rage incident that began on Mountain Grove Street comes to an end on Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. The victim said a bottle was thrown at her car. Police from both Fairfield and Bridgeport are investigating.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2022-07-23@7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Logan Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-07--23@6:24pm-- A pedestrian was reported hit by a car on Baldwin Street. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Dog Rescued In House Fire
2022-07-23@4:18 #Bridgeport CT #ctfire-- Firefighters were able to contain a fire to the second floor and prevented it from spreading to the rest of the house or attic on Soundview Avenue. Everyone made it out of the home safely except for the family dog firefighters rescued, gave the dog water and oxygen, and reunited "Lola" with the family. Despite temperatures near 100 degrees, there were no heat-related injuries or any other injuries to the firefighters. The fire was thought to have been started by a window air conditioner on the 2nd floor.
Overnight Pursuit
2022-07-23@1:38am--#Bridgpeport CT-The Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a ShotSpotter Activation in the area of Center St. near the Greene Homes. Upon arrival BPD noticed a party placing a firearm in his waist and proceeded to speed away on a motorcycle. Police began a pursuit of the party that entered Route 8 and onto the Merritt Parkway. The pursuit was called off near Exit 54NB on the Merritt Parkway. Milford PD alerted the Bridgeport ECC that they had a party detained after that party crashed in their city. No firearm was located on that scene. Bridgeport PD was able to identify the party, and detain the party with the assistance of Milford PD, and the party’s motorcycle was towed to the…
I-95 Crash
2022-07-23@1:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash I-95 northbound near exit 25. If the highway isn't shut down it is really at a crawl.
Bridgeport News: Homicide #13
On July 21, 2022, the second victim of the July 10, 2022 shooting on Fairfield Avenue passed away. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Kazzmaire Dorsey of Bridgeport CT, died as a result of injuries sustained on July 10, 2022. The Bridgeport Police Department’s thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Homicide Detective Keith Hanson at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.