Category: Bridgeport

2022-07-15@12:14pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– Another crash at exit 2 Route 8/25 southbound. No word on any injuries.

Bridgeport, CT— The City of Bridgeport announced today that the administration is implementing a reorganization plan aimed at 1) improving city operations; 2) cleaning up the city; and, 3) building stronger relationships with the business community. This reorganization is the result of efforts that started pre-pandemic, but which was crafted as the result of conversations between departments heads and senior city officials over the course of the last two months. 

This reorganization is focused on the greatest areas of need for the City, which include permitting, licensing, and code enforcement, illegal dumping and graffiti, attracting new businesses to the City, streamlining city services, and improving government operations. The plan will be implemented immediately, and will affect personnel in the Chief Administrative Office, the Office of Planning and Economic Development, Public Facilities, the Department of Health, and Central Grants.

• The Chief Administrative Office will create a new position of Deputy CAO for Planning, Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement.
  • This Deputy CAO will work closely with OPED, the Health Department, and Public Facilities to coordinate and streamline their planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement processes with a focus on making these processes easier and more efficient.

• The Office of Planning and Economic Development will establish the new position of Business and Community Development Liaison.
  • This individual will be the liaison to all non-governmental organizations with an interest in business and community development, including the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Special Services District, BEDCO, and the Neighborhood Revitalization Zones.

• Paul Boucher will be elevated to the Zoning Official.

• The City will seek to post and fill the Deputy Zoning Official and the Zoning Enforcement Officer positions.

• Arben Kica will be elevated to the Building Official.

• The City will seek to post and fill the Deputy Building Official and the Code Enforcement Officer positions.

• Ernest Brown will be transferred to Public Facilities and will become Special Project Coordinator overseeing the City’s illegal dumping and property maintenance for the department.

• Two Anti-Blight Technicians will also be transferred to Public Facilities and will focus on graffiti removal and illegal dumping.

• Michele Otero will be elevated to Construction Manager in Public Facilities and will manage construction and related projects in that department.

• The City will seek to post and fill the position of Contract Compliance Officer.

• The City will elevate Isolina DeJesus to the position of Director of Central Grants.

“With the city’s entertainment assets making regional headlines, the City needs to do all that it can to keep our City clean to create a friendlier business environment and a positive experience for people moving to and visiting our city,” stated Ganim. “It is also critical that we continue to reassess city operations to improve the quality of life for our residents and streamline city operations.”

“It is my expectation that this reorganization will lead to tangible outcomes for our residents,” stated Council President Aidee Nieves. “Facilitating economic development and cleaning up our City are crucial to the positive transformation of our City.”

“We’re excited to have the City continue to provide critical resources to various community- based organizations through this new role.  This role will particularly be beneficial to the business community as we work together on Federal, State, and Local opportunities that will position the City for economic growth and job creation,” stated Dan Onofrio, President and CEO Bridgeport Regional Business Council.

Following Mayor Ganim’s announcement of plans to reorganize positions citywide, Director of Labor Relations Andre Forde and Director of Personnel Eric Amado have identified positions for which they are seeking qualified applicants and, in some cases, applicants that hold specialized skills or certifications. Filling these roles with talented experienced individuals is a priority.   The positions will be posted on the city’s website when they open for applications. https://www.bridgeportct.gov/careers

2022-07-12@8:11pm–#Bridgeport News: Firefighters were called to free a person trapped in a multi-car crash at Reservoir and Chopsey Hill Road.

2022-07-12@1:33pm–#Bridgeport CT–The Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call reporting a party was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery. The injury is reported as non-life threatening. Responsible drove off in an Infinity SUV last seen leaving Pembroke Street crossing Boston Ave. At this time this incident remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS.

Video Report:

UPDATE: There was an officer (on-duty) that went to the hospital as a precaution not injured but had blood on his person from a party they detained on a criminal breach of peace.
2022-07-12@1:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– EMS was called for a report of an injured police officer in the 600 block of State Street. Police said they had no report of an on duty officer injured but you can see the sergeant was being told off!

2022-07-12@11:30AMish–A viewer sent in these photo of a crash on upper Main Street where a car hit a utility pole knocking out power in the area.

2022-07-11@8:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– EMS responding to a street fight at One Ferry Boulevard, where the ferry comes in.

Video Report with Police UPDATE:

The homicide victim has been identified as 32-year-old Ramon Gonzalez-Peguero Jr. of Hartford CT.

The non-fatal shooting victim has been identified as 18-year-old Kazzmaire Dorsey of Bridgeport CT. (stable condition)

On July 10, 2022 at approximately 4:55 pm Bridgeport Police responded to reports of (2) subjects shot in the area of the Atlas Gas Station located within the 1700 block of Fairfield Avenue.  Upon arrival Officers located 2 victims; each suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Police Officers and medics began life saving procedures and quickly transported both victims to area hospitals.  One of the victims, identified as a 32-year-old Hartford man, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The second victim, identified as a 18-year-old Bridgeport man, remains in surgery at this hour.

It is reported that several illegal ATV’s, dirt bikes, and other motorcycles were in the area during the time of the shooting. 

Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB).  The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit (forensics).  They are currently in the process of interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence at the crime scene (1700 block of Fairfield Avenue).  The Bridgeport Police Department has notified next of kin for the deceased victim.  We offer our sincerest condolences to 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.

2022-07-10 #Bridgeport CT– At least two people were shot, one has passed at the Atlas Gas & Mart on Fairfield Avenue near State Street. There are no further details.

On July 8, 2022 at approximately 11:55 pm, the Emergency Operations Center received a ShotSpotter activation (4 rounds) in the area of Building 4 within the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Complex. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system.  Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the exact location of the gunfire.

On July 9, 2022 at approximately 12:10 am, St. Vincent’s Hospital staff reported a 22-year-old Bridgeport man walked into their Emergency Room (ER) suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs.  Minutes later, a 23-year-old Bridgeport man walked into St. Vincent’s Hospital ER suffering from a single gunshot wound to the foot.  Both victims are listed in stable condition (non-life-threatening injuries).

On July 9, 2022 at approximately 12:15 am, Patrol Officers discovered a crime scene located at an apartment within the Greene Homes Housing Complex.

The Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation.  General Investigation (GI) Detectives conducted interviews and collected evidence at the crime scene.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Stavros Mirtsopoulos, at 203-581-5256 or utilize the Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS.

2022-07-08@4:58pm–#Bridgeport CT–A caller reported a bus driver being attacked on the 1800th block of Main Street. The Responding officers were told by the caller that a male assaulted a city bus driver and took their cell phone. The medics were dispatched to evaluate the bus driver’s injuries.

American Medical Response (AMR) personnel arrived on scene and evaluated the victim who had numerous superficial lacerations and redness to her hands, face, and legs. It was first reported that the victim was hospitalize by the victim declined to be transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Shortly after, blocks away, the Bridgeport Police spot someone who fits the description of the suspect and quickly detained him. The responsible suspect(Adrian Carter) was confirmed and then arrest without incident.

News 12’s Frank Recchia will have a report with the victim at 6pm tonight.