I-95 Crash
2023-02-07@9:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It took about 15 minutes for firefighters to free the drivers from the wreck on I-95 northbound near exit 26. Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit By Fleeing Car
2023-02-07@8:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeless man was in the crosswalk at Norman and Fairfield Avenue when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. A good samaritan stop and stayed with the man until first responders arrived. EMS loaded the man and his cart full of possessions into the ambulance on the way to the hospital.
Chief Porter Holds Press Conference for February 6th Homicides
Bridgeport, CT – This afternoon, a press conference was held to discuss the two homicides that took place during the afternoon and evening hours of Tuesday, February 6th, 2023. Although unrelated, both homicides took place within a seven-hour span. The Bridgeport Police Department currently has additional officers on patrol for the remainder of the week to ensure the safety of Bridgeport residents that live in the areas of which the two homicides took place. The two victims of the February 6th homicides were identified as 26-year-old Tyheem Scales from Naugatuck, CT and 35-year-old Tyeshon King of Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport Police Department says that there is no connection between the two homicides, but efforts are being made to resolve the shootings that occurred.…
Bridgeport News: Homicide #2
Police UPDATE: On February 6, 2023, at approximately 8:55 p.m. Bridgeport Police responded to the 600 block of Trumbull Avenue on the report of a ShotSpotter activation with citizens reporting a party shot in the parking lot at that location. Upon arrival, police officers located an unresponsive party suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, a 35-year-old Bridgeport man, was quickly transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he later died. The B.P.D. Detective Bureau Homicide Squad has responded and taken charge of the investigation. Detectives are working several leads. It does not appear this homicide is related to the homicide that occurred earlier today outside 974 William Street. The B.P.D. Identification Unit is processing the crime scene. The victim of…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2023-02-06@7:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 1900 block of Chopsey Hill Road for a structure fire. Firefighters found smoke and fire on the outside of the building and extinguished it before it extended anywhere else to the home. This news report is made possible by;
Bridgeport News: Person Runs Self Over With Own Car
2023-02-06@6:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person running themselves over with their own car on Griffin Avenue This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Investigate Homicide
Police UPDATE: Bridgeport Police On-Scene Command reported one male party located in the parking lot behind 974 William Street. The victim, who has been identified as 26-year-old Tyheem Scales from Naugatuck, had been shot multiple times. Scales was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Bridgeport Police would like to extend their condolences to the family and friend of Mr. Scales. Anyone with information should contact Detective Harper at 203-581-5239 or call the Bridgeport Police Tip Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477). 2023-02-06@2:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Detectives are on scene in the 900 block of William Street for an “unconfirmed” homicide behind an apartment building. The person was shot in the back of a black Honda (with the…
Bridgeport News: Robbery
2023-02-05@11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was injured during a robbery in the 300 block of Jewett Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2023-02-05@10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 29 has things backed up. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Dryer Fire
2023-02-05@#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a dryer fire at the laundromat at 529 North Avenue. The fire did not spread to any other part of the laundromat according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: