Category: Bridgeport

2022-06-12@2:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– Truck from the previous vehicle fire earlier is being cleared at this moment.

2022-06-11@4:17pm–#Bridgeport CT– Another person has been injured as result of a robbery on Pequonnock Street, about 1/4 block from yesterday’s robbery/injury.

#Bridgeport News: On June 9, 2022, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received a call of shots fired within the 600 block of William Street. Early information indicated a female subject shot a firearm from the third floor window of a multifamily home within the 600 block of William Street. Uniformed Patrol Officers arrived, identified the multifamily home on William Street, and began to evacuate innocent citizens residing in the area. Patrol Officers set up a perimeter and initiated a Bridgeport Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) response. Patrol Supervisors established communication with the subject as trained police crisis negotiators began arriving on the scene to assist. Negotiators determined there were still innocent citizens that remained inside the dwelling. Bridgeport Police ESU Operators made entry into the 1st floor of the multifamily home in order to protect life. ESU quickly located three innocent citizens inside the home (all appeared to be uninjured). Within a few minutes of that initial breach, ESU Operators were able to place the subject in custody without further incident. The subject, identified as 21-year-old Nilah Bowie of Bridgeport CT, had been hiding in the basement.Nilah Bowie was transported to an area hospital via ambulance and treated for superficial lacerations sustained prior to police contact. The multifamily home was sweptby the Emergency Services Unit for any possible victims and/or additional dangerous subjects. None were found. Medics also checked the well-being of the 1st floor tenants. Bowie was treated at the hospital and released. She was then transported to the Bridgeport Police Department and charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, and Interfering with a Police Officer. Bond is set at $100,000 and Bowie is scheduled to appear in court on June 10, 2022.Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is requested to contact Bridgeport Police Detective Angel Llanos at 203 581-5238 or call the BPD tips line at 203 576-TIPS

2022-06-10@11:52pm– Expect Fairfield Avenue between Clinton and Colorado Avenue as a car hit a utility pole, snapping it and taking down wires along with a transformer that is now leaking. The driver fled the scene before firefighters arrived. Power in the are will also be affected. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified of the leaking transformer that may affect waterways soon according to radio reports.

2022-06-10@6:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A motorcyclist was injured and taken to the hospital after colliding with a car at the intersection of Benham and Park Avenue. Witnesses pointed out to me that it was an unregistered motorcycle.

2022-06-10@3:41pm–#Bridgpeort CT– Report of a car and scooter colliding at Newfield and Beardsley Street.

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2022-06-10@ 2:31pm–#Bridgeport CT- A man was either stabbed or sliced with a knife after a robbery in the 500 block of Pequannock Street.

#Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Police Force, which should be at 425 strong is nearing just 300 with transfers and retirements.

Congratulations to Captain Brian Fitzgerald on his last day at BPD as he retires. I’ve worked closely in the past with Captain Fitzgerald and I have to say he was highly professional and effective in getting results as former head detective. This is a big loss for the city in my opinion.

Also, Sergeant Tjuana Bradley-Webb has retired after 29 years of service.

Also retiring:Captain Steven Louga,l Officer Jose Paz, Officer, Angel Rivera, Lieutenant Nancy O’Donnell and Officer Faith Tyghter

Officer Jonathan Simmons took his experience and transferred to the Fairfield Police Department.

27 officers this year have retired With approximately another 10 by the end of this month not counting another 7 to transfer to other departments soon to happen Only 12 are expected to graduate from the police academy as replacements.
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Bridgeport Police UPDATE:
On June 10, 2022, at approximately 1:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 100 block of Pricilla Circle on several reports of a party shot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers located a 37-year-old Bridgeport man lying down in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. AMR ambulance arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital. Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit. They have since processed the crime scene, collected several items of evidence, and are working several strong leads. This appears to be an isolated incident where the victim knew his attacker(s).

The Bridgeport Police Department has notified the next of kin. We offer our sincerest condolences to the victim’s family and friends.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Homicide Detective Martin Heanue at 203-581-5242 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

2022-06-10@1:25am–#Bridgeport CT– Police reported that they received calls for shots fired at Priscilla Circle and saw a male party being pushed out of a vehicle. Officers responded to the scene and located a victim in the middle of the road & recovered a firearm and multiple shell casings. Medics and DB responded.

Police said the person had unknown injuries in the press release by my sources confirmed the person died. It MAY be the result of long time feud with a neighbor. Detectives are investigating.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.

2022-06-08@10:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was shot in the mouth with an exit wound to the neck and he was walking and talking to police at Jane and Park Street. There is a second crime scene at Hallet and Jane Street. Police were seen looking for shell casings. It is not know if the two scenes are connected at this time.