Bridgeport News: Crash
2022-08-26@10:10 pm #Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash on Fairfield Avenue near Orland/Albion Street with reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2022-08-26@7:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a kitchen fire in the 200 block of Arlington Street. The fire did extend to the cabinets. This news report is made possible by:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
#Bridgeport CT-- The City of Bridgeport will kick off the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on August 27, 2022, at Blackham School, 425 Thorme Street. This yearly event allows the Bridgeport community to securely dispose of dangerous objects at no cost. Bring your hazardous garbage, and the on-site personnel will handle the rest.
Pedestrian Killed By Hit And Run Driver Identified
#Bridgeport CT-- The identity of the pedestrian struck at Boston Avenue and Bishop Avenue on 8/20/2022 is Michael E. Crocker of Bridgeport. Currently, this remains an ongoing active investigation.
Bridgeport News: Police Chief Search
Bridgeport, CT—Today the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) provided City officials with an status update regarding the Police Chief search for the City of Bridgeport. Twenty-seven applications were submitted to IACP. Of the twenty-seven applications, nineteen were selected to move on the second phase. This phase involved an oral testing process designed by the IACP, where candidates were evaluated based on traits identified in the job analysis. A group of subject matter experts chosen by the IACP performed this evaluation. As of August 10th, eleven out of the nineteen applicants had received an oral test score of at least 75. The third phase will be open to these eleven applicants. This will be a 100% weighted assessment center process that…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-08-22@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries in the 1500 block of Norman Street. Neither car stayed on the road.
Bridgeport News: Crowbar Attack
2022-08-22@3:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was seriously injured after being attacked from someone with a crowbar on Horrace Street.This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Suspect Apprehended In Shots Fired/Crash
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…
Bridgeport News: Crash After Shots Fired
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
Bridgeport News: Fryalator Fire At Popeyes
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.