Bridgeport News: Child Wandering
2022-08-03@7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of found child wandering Ellsworth Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
Bridgeport News: Stabbing2022-08-03@1:11am--Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of State Street. This news report was made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire
VIDEO REPORT--2022-08-02@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a fire in the 700 block of Park Street. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the 2 1/2 story building. A second alarm was quickly called for additional personnel and resources. 3 fire hose lines were in operation to fight the blaze. Firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. One pet died in the fire. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Assistant Chief Cora kept rotating personnel to avoid overheating and kept the firefighters hydrated. https://youtu.be/LUrvpREJXLE
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2022-08-02@5:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly took care of a small kitchen fire contained to the stove in the 400 block of Courtland Avenue.
Bridgeport Cooling Centers
COOLING STATIONS A complete list of cooling centers can be found below. Please be advised these days/times are subject to change. Anyone in need of overnight shelter, please call 211 for information. ALSO NOTE: Protective Face Masks required inside any cooling center. Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center- 2676 Fairfield Avenue (9:00am-4:00pm)North End Bethany Senior Center - 20 Thorme Street (9:00am-4:30pm) Bridgeport Public Library Branches: East Side Branch – 1174 East Main Street; Fri and Sat (10:00am-5:00pm)Main Branch – 925 Broad Street; Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs(12:00p-8:00p), Fri& Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)North Branch – 3455 Madison…
Bridgeport News: Downed Utility Pole
2022-08-02@11:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo in the 3000 block of Fairfield Avenue of the damage to a downed utility pole right after a car hit it...down the street from TuttiMango. The traffic is able to pass with caution.
Bridgeport News: Sexual Assault
On July 29, 2022 Bernard was brought before the court and charged with Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. Bond is set at $300,000. In February Bernard was prosecuted. The state prosecutor said He used his position at a local church to abuse two children with one case lasting over ten years. RE: Bridgeport Police Department SVU Unit case No. 22D-0459. On July 29, 2022 Bernard was brought before the court and charged with Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree, Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree, and Risk of Injury to a Minor. Bond is set at $500,000. This victims in these two cases are children.Anyone with information about this crime is asked…
Bridgeport News: Man Exposing Himself
2022-08-01@6:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to the bus station at 710 Water Street for a man exposing himself at passengers. Time to get your own ride? Visit our sponsor:
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Machete Attack
2022-07-31@11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a machete attack at Clifford/Newfield Avenue. The person received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue
2022-07-31@ 10:47 am the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a preliminary report of an overturned canoe and two parties in the water near the Pleasure Beach Bridge. The Bridgeport Police and Fire Marine Units were dispatched and upon arrival reported two male parties holding onto the pilings of the old Pleasure Beach Bridge. Those assisted reported their canoe was overturned by the wake of a passing power vessel while they were fishing. Both parties were taken back to the dock safely by the marine units. Superficial injuries were reported with no medical attention requested.