Category: Bridgeport

During the months of May and June 2022 the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division received information that a narcotics dealer referred to as “Joker” was selling crack cocaine out of a residence within the 700 block of Hallett Street.

As a result of that investigation the identity of the crack dealer was determined to be 52-year-old Pedro “Joker” Ortiz of Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Narcotics and Vice Detectives further learned that Joker had an associate that would resupply his Hallett Street operation.  A search and seizure warrant was secured for Joker and his residence.

On July 1, 2022 Pedro “Joker” Ortiz was stopped outside of his residence while the search and seizure warrants were performed.  Narcotics were found on Joker’s person and he was immediately placed under arrest.

Upon the execution of the Hallett Street search warrant, Narcotics Officers were meet with interference by a male occupant identified as 50-year-old Morris “Moe” Moore of Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Moore opened the door and then immediately closed it on the Officers attempting to perform the requirements of the search warrant.  Officers were able to gain entry by pushing the door open before Moore could lock it.  Moore was placed under arrest for interfering with the lawful execution of a search and seizure warrant.  During a search of Moore’s person, incident to arrest, he was found to be in possession of a large quantity of crack cocaine.

During the search of the Hallett Street residence Officers located a total of 157.2 grams of crack cocaine, 4.8 grams of powdered cocaine, a small amount of fentanyl, and ammunition. 

Both Moore and Ortiz are convicted felons and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.    

Morris “Moe” Moore is charged with Operation of a Drug Factory, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of Ammunition, and Interfering with a Search Warrant.  Bond is set at $150,000.00.  Moore was release after making his bond.  He is scheduled to appear in court on July 14, 2022.

Pedro “Joker” Ortiz is charged with Operation of a Drug Factory, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, and Criminal Possession of Ammunition.  Bond is set at $125,000.00 and he is scheduled to appear in court on July 5, 2022.

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Police UPDATE: On July 3, 2022, at approximately 11:50 pm the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operation Center received a call from a residence within the 1300 block of Stratford Avenue reporting shots fired with at least one round coming through the window. Police responded to the area and determined multiple shooters fired more than (25) rounds along Stratford Avenue close to its intersection with Union Avenue. One projectile was recovered from an interior bedroom wall of a residence located on Stratford Avenue.

On July 4, 2022 at approximately 12:10 am Bridgeport Hospital reported a victim walked into their Emergency Room (ER) suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim, identified as a 27-year-old Waterbury man, is reported to have been shot while operating a scooter along Stratford Avenue just before midnight. The victim is listed in stable condition.

The Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation. Interviews were conducted and several items of evidence were collected along Stratford Avenue. Detectives are working several leads at this time.

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.

2022-07-04@12:36am–#Bridgeport CT– A person was reportedly shot at Stratford and Union Avenue and arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle. There are no further details. Special thanks to the viewers who contacted me about this crime scene!

2022-07-03@6:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A person has been injured after an armed robbery at Bird and Anthony Street.

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2022-07-03@3:38pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pedestrian has been struck at Woodlawn near Reservoir Avenue. No word on the extent of injuries.

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2022-07-03@2:57pm–#Bridgeport CT– A motorcyclist has fled the scene on foot after a collision with another vehicle at Stratford and Connecticut Avenue.

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2022-07-02@2:07pm–#Bridgeport CT– Bridgeport Police confirmed that an arrestee was in booking and attempted to cause harm to themselves via hanging . They were transported to Bridgeport Hospital and are in stable condition at this time.

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2022-07-01@ 9:08pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A crash at exit 26 on I-95 northbound with reported injuries.

Congratulations and thank you for your service to Captain Roderick Porter, Officer Orlando Rosado, Officer Esther Hailey, Officer Rosemarie Thibodeau, Officer Barry Jones, and Officer Garrett Waddell.
The Bridgeport Police force is 425 officers at full staffing. This brings the department down to just 293 officers.
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2022-07-01@11:19am–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on scene of a gas line struck by workers on Fox Street.

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2022-06-30@6:30PMish– Firefighters extinguished a fully engulfed car fire on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3. Viewer Ally Ruotolo caught it with her dashcam. Thanks Ally! The fire marshal was called to investigate the causes.