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Bridgeport News: Suspect Apprehended In Shots Fired/Crash

Aug 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-21@11:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Last night police received a ShotSpotter activation in the Highland Avenue area along with calls for a multi-car accident. While investigating the incident Police located two people who fled the scene. They were apprehended after a brief chase on person was apprehended and a firearm was recovered. That person was later identified as Joshua Agosto, 19 years of age from Bridgeport was charged with the following: 53a-212 STEALING FIREARM 1 count, 29-35(a) CARRYING PISTOL WO PERMIT 1 count, 53-203 ILL DISCHARGE OF FIREARM 1 count, 53a-180aa BREACH OF PEACE 1ST DEG 1 count, 53a-216 CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPON 1 count, 53a-63 RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT 1ST DEG 3 counts, and 53a-167a INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING 1 count. The bond was set…

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Bridgeport News: Crash After Shots Fired

Aug 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-21@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have Highland Avenue after a report of multiple shots fired in the area. There is a multi-car crash near Washington Avenue but the driver has not been located at this time. A person was found on James at Calhoun Street but it is not known if he was a victim of the shooting. Police are investigating. https://youtu.be/mVO_Sb5qs1E

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Bridgeport News: Fryalator Fire At Popeyes

Aug 21, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2021-08-21@1:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Popeyes at 287 North Avenue for a fire in the fryolator. The fire was out on their arrival. Firefighters checked the roof for a smoke condition. Firefighters also ventilated the restaurant for smoke inside. Popeyes is closed until the health department gives them the approval to reopen.

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Motorcycles In 3 Separate Accidents

Aug 20, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-20@ 7:40pm--3 separate accidents in 30 minutes time throughout Bridgeport- First report at Summit and Chopsey Hill, then another at North and Oak at then at 8:05 a report of a crash in the 1600 block of Noble Avenue. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Car Hits House

Aug 20, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-20@1:10pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A driver hit a house on Beatrice Street (off Stratford Avenue) causing damage to the foundation and hitting gas meters. The driver fled the scene. https://youtu.be/ut39b9BZl14

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot Across From Ganim’s Office

Aug 20, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-20@2:20am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Two men were shot across from Joe Ganim's Office on State Street at the Brick and Barrel Bourbon Restaurant. https://youtu.be/3HFbbBmaqos

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Killed By Hit And Run Driver

Aug 20, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-20@1:17am--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been struck and killed on Boston Avenue near Success Avenue by a hit and run driver.

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Bridgeport News: Seaside Water Rescue

Aug 19, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-08-18@ 7:57pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call regarding a preliminary report of a person in the water near the Seaside Park Bathhouse possibly drowning and screaming for help. Bridgeport Fire & Police Marine Units along with AMR and other BFD and BPD units were dispatched. Sergeant Neary And Officer Goncalves arrived on-scene first. Sergeant Neary was assigned as the Parks Supervisor indicated a man had ran into the Long Island Sound to retrieve his dog. The water was deep and the man began to call for help. Sergeant Neary left his gear on the beach and entered the water wading to the man in jeopardy. Officer Goncalves remained on the beach to direct the BFD personnel where Sergeant Neary…