Bridgeport News: SUV and Moped Collide
2022-08-16@9:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of the moped was injured and transported to the hospital in a collision with an SUV at North and Colonial Avenue.
Congressman Himes Visits Natural Annie
Today Congressman Himes visited Natural Annie, a soy-based candle company located at 1313 Connecticut Avenue where he made his own candle during his visit. The Woman Business Development Corporation was also on hand and provided Annie with funding and technical assistance. Annie plans to expand the business and invest in additional equipment to better serve her clients. Natural Annie has become popular on Tik Tok and is famous in our area for her Sip and Pour events on the weekends. https://youtu.be/kQy_yy7b14U
Arrest Made In Bridgeport Homicide
Detective Heanue obtained an arrest warrant for Steven Hutchinson (DOB: 6/19/89 OF Bridgeport) for Saturday’s triple shooting and homicide on Knowlton Street. Hutchinson had been arrested shortly after the incident by Officer Baldwin and charged with weapons violations. Since then, Detective Heanue has obtained evidence that indicates that Hutchinson fired the gun that killed 21-year-old Troy Walker of Ansonia and seriously wounded two others. The shooting is believed to be the result of a robbery gone bad. The facts prove that Hutchinson and two other perpetrators approached the victims to rob them. It is not known why the victims were targeted. There was no prior relationship been the victims and the perpetrators. In addition to his original charges, Hutchinson is…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2022-08-15@2:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene at Barnum and Boston Avenue for a crash with injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Overnight Shooting
2022-08-14@2:01am--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after 2am Sunday morning police received 3 shot spotter activations and began receiving phone calls to 911. A short time later police received a call that they had a gunshot victim shot in the leg and abdomen. Detectives are investigating. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Exercising Stripper
2022-08-13@11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man undressing and doing push-ups in the 2300 block of Barnum Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Struck By Train
2022-08-13@ 0913:am the Bridgeport Police received a report of a person "that fell onto the tracks: at the Bridgeport Train Station and subsequently was struck by a train. BPT Fire, Police, AMR and Metro North Police, and Operations teams are all on-scene. No further information as to the extent of injuries at this time. This is an active incident and investigation.
Bridgeport News: Homicide #14
2022-08-13@1:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a possible shooting at Barnum and Knowlton Street. Police UPDATE: On August 13, 2022, at approximately 1:50 am Bridgeport Police received reports of multiple parties struck by gunfire in the area of Barnum Avenue & Knowlton Street. Bridgeport Police Officer Corey Baldwin was in the vicinity and observed the crime in progress. A Chevrolet sedan connected with the shooting began to flee the scene and engaged Officer Baldwin in pursuit. Officer Baldwin pursued the Chevrolet sedan throughout the City and eventually into the north end. The vehicle came to a stop on Terrace Circle where the operator, and a single front passenger, fled the vehicle on foot. Officer Baldwin exited his patrol car and pursued the…
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Crash
Police UPDATE: On August 11, 2022, at approximately 2117 hours the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call of a motor vehicle accident at Grandfield Ave. and Success Ave. The caller stated, a Jeep later identified with misuse pates struck two parked vehicles, and the operator (Andre S. Pickens of Monroe, CT) was ejected from his vehicle and came to rest underneath a parked car. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine # 6, and the Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the location. The units arrived on the scene, and it appeared a 2001 Yellow Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on Grandfield Ave. and struck two unoccupied vehicles in the eastbound lane and came to rest on top of the second…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving Motorcycle
2022-08-11@6:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car and motorcycle collide in the 200 block of Berkshire Avenue. There were no updates. This new report is made possible by: