Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-05-13@6:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being struck at Benham and Norman Street.
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Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
2022-05-12@6:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– There were no injuries in this one car rollover in the 900 block of Stratford Avenue (near Baldwin Street).
Bridgeport News: Teen Hit By Car
2022-05-12@3:30PMish– A 16 year old girl was hit by a car at Pearl/Park Street, and transported to the hospital.
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Bridgeport News: Two Retire From The Police Force
Congratulations to police officers Daniel Mendez and Keith Ruffin on their retirement last week. Thank you for your service!
The Bridgeport Police force should be 425 but with 2 more retiring brings the force down to 307 officers. Only 12 are expected to graduate from the academy to replace them.
Bridgeport News: Firefighters at Blackham School
2022-05-11@12:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire– Firefighters arrived for an alarm at Blackham School on Thorme Street and reported smoke coming from the 2nd floor. Additional personnel were called to the scene. They discovered a trash can on fire and removed it from the school. There was no danger to any of the students.
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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2022-05-11@3:04am– #Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding a fire on Maplewood Avenue. BFD units responded to a structure fire and upon arrival found a commercial business with a residential apartments above. First units reported heavy fire on the second floor. Two burn victim was transported to the hospital, as well as one other with smoke inhalation. A second alarm was called due to the need for additional staffing, The fire extended into the third floor. Fairfield Fire Dept assisted with coverage in the city. The fire was declared under control at 3:45. The fire is currently under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Office and no injuries occurred to any firefighters.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2022-5-10@11:21pm–#Bridgeport CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire is a truck at Columbia Avenue and Park Terrace.
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Bridgeport News: Crash with Extrication and Injuries
2022-05-10@4:29pm– #Bridgeport CT– A crash with injuries at Hancock and State Street. Firefighters had to help free the man from the red Lexus.
BridgeportNews: HOMICIDE #7
#Bridgeport CT–On May 9Th, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received reports of a shooting within the 100 block of Washington Terrace. Upon arrival, patrol officers located a 38-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Medics arrived and transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died.
Currently, the Detective Bureau’s Homicide & Identification Units are actively investigating and processing the crime scene. They are also in the process of notifying next of kin.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Detective Martin Heanue at (203) 581-5242 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576 -TIPS
Bridgeport News: Assault
2022-05-08@2:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders at the 1700 block of Boston Avenue for an assault
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