2022-06-30@7:57pm– Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Huntington Turnpike for help in extricating a driver who hit a tree and rolled the car on its side. Firefighters had to remove the roof of the car. The person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2022-06-29@9:22am–#Bridgeport CT– cttraffic– A viewer, Dominick Spadaro sent in this photo of motorists on I-95 northbound near exit 27A tend to motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a crash. The motorcyclist was stabilized in Bridgeport Hospital and then transported to Yale New Haven Hospital.
2022-06-29@10:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was attacked by 5 males who attempted to take his car on East Avenue. The man refused treatment by EMS.
7:00PMish– #Bridgeport CT– Lieutenant Lamont Jones told us that two people on jet skis were rescued off the break waters at Seaside Park. The rescue was hampered by the shallow waters, firefighter will bring another boat in to bring in the jet ski.
VIDEO Report: 2022-06-29@7:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was shot in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim appeared to be alert and talking with first responders. The suspect was captured at the train station on Water Street, easy to spot, he was wearing a Sponge Bob hoodie.
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that James Buck has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford. Buck comes to the Town of Stratford from the City of Bridgeport where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, a post he has held since 2019. Buck will replace Jermaine Atkinson who has been promoted the Fire Chief following the announced retirement of Chief Brian Lampart.
Buck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Science. He joined the Bridgeport Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, rising through the ranks to Fire Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Fire Captain, before becoming Deputy Chief. He has also served as the Emergency Management Director for the Town of North Branford since 2015.
As an administrator from a neighboring municipality, Buck brings significant familiarity and knowledge of infrastructure and operations of the Stratford Fire Department, especially related to mutual aid response.
“James Buck has had a distinguished career in the City of Bridgeport, and brings a tremendous skill set and base of experience to our Department here in Stratford,” said Mayor Hoydick. “I am confident that Deputy Chief Buck, joining with our new Chief Jermaine Atkinson, will add tremendously to the leadership team that manages our dedicated professional firefighters. We welcome him to Stratford!”
“I’m excited to welcome Deputy Chief Buck to the Stratford Fire Department,” said Atkinson. “He is a well-respected member of the Fire service community, with a high level of motivation for success. I’m looking forward to the future of the Stratford Fire Department moving in a positive direction as we serve the citizens of Stratford.”
“I’m very excited to bring my experiences and skills in the fire service and contribute to the professionalism and growth of the Fire Department,” said Buck. “I especially look forward to teaming with Chief Atkinson to ensure the best service is provided every day to the citizens of Stratford.”
The promotion takes effect on July 25th of this year.
2022-06-28 #Bridgeport CT– Manuel sent in this photo of the flooding on Boston Avenue near Seaview Avenue where the recent construction was. No, its not a carpool lane!
2022-06-27@12:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man has been shot in the head but was conscious and alert according to radio reports. The incident took place on Connecticut Avenue near 5th street. Viewers said there were over 6 shots fired, and a few minutes later another 3 rounds.
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Bridgeport, CT – Residents are reminded by the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities to deposit only recyclable materials in their recycling cans for pickup. Non-collection items are reported by sanitation personnel as a result of the presence of the following non-recyclable materials in recycling cans:
· Plastic film of any sort (plastic grocery bags, trash bags, packing tape, bubble wrap, etc.)
· Cardboard not broken down and left bundled next to the can.
· Mixed trash with recyclables.
· Grass clippings.
· Styrofoam.
Do not bag your recyclables; instead, leave them loose in your recycling cans. In addition, never put trash in your recycling can. Any items, except cardboard, outside of your can will not be collected. Failure to follow these requirements will result in your recycling not being collected and/or a fine. Make certain that all recyclable materials are acceptable, clean, and free of food debris. Uncleaned recyclable items will not be collected, and personnel will leave a sticker on the can explaining why it was not collected. Sanitation personnel reject cans carrying these and other non-recyclables because mixing recyclables and non-recyclable items might result in the rejection of substantial amounts of the City’s recycling at the facility where it is processed.
Make sure to put your can out one day before your planned pick-up day. If your recyclable items are not picked up, you can take it to the transfer station at 475 Asylum Street for free.
If you require an additional recycling can, please contact the Department of Public Facilities at (203) 576 7124. The Department of Public Facilities or the recycling sanitation manager will provide the resident with a can at no cost. Recycling standards must be followed in order to obtain an additional can.
The Bridgeport Sanitation Division collects all general home solid garbage weekly curbside in accordance with all relevant City, State, and Federal health, environmental, and safety standards. For additional information on the trash collection schedule, please visit www.bridgeportct.gov/Trash-recycling.
As required by City statute, the Recycling Division collects recyclable items from the solid waste stream and transports them to a regional intermediate processing plant. Recycling collects glass, metal food containers, newspapers, HDPE and PETE plastics at the curb twice a week. For additional information on the recycling pick-up schedule, please visit www.bridgeportct.gov/Trash-recycling.This press release was made possible by:
2022-06-27@12:14am–#Bridgeport CT– First responders called to a home in the 500 block of East Main Street where a babysitter allegedly hit a 9 year old child.
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