Bridgeport News: Transit Bus Stops Short Injuring 6
2022-07-19@12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Norwalk Transit Bus stopped short on Stratford Avenue at Carroll Avenue. It caused the passengers to be thrown forward injuring 6 according to radio reports.
Route 8/25 South Crash
2022-07-18@11:54pm--Report of a crash on Route 8/25 southbound. A one-car crash in the median. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Carpool
2022-07-18@7:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Flash flooding caused Bishop at East Avenue to flood. A car drove into the deep waters requiring firefighters to rescue them. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Friday Night Shooting
#Bridgeport CT-- On July 15, 2022 at approximately 7:15 pm Bridgeport Police responded to the 600 block of Stillman Street on the report of a party shot. The victim was located inside a residence within that block suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg. The victim, identified as 32-year-old James Barnes of Bridgeport CT, was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. He is listed in stable condition.The Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau responded and took charge of the investigation. General Investigation (GI) Detectives conducted interviews on Stillman Street and at the hospital. There were no ShotSpotter activations in the area on this date and time.Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Detective…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
Update: Turns out to be a person on a motorcycle, not wearing a helmet and in trauma according to radio reports.2022-07-17@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian is reported to have been struck by a car in the 2600 block of Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash Injures 2
2022-07-16@10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were injured in a two car crash at State and Broad Street.
Bridgeport News: SUV Hits Parked Vehicles
2022-07-15@11:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV hit a parked truck and parked car in the 2400 block of North Avenue. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. North Avenue heading towards Bridgeport was closed until the vehicles can be removed. https://youtu.be/A3syMtUoBvs
8/25 Crash
2022-07-15@12:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Another crash at exit 2 Route 8/25 southbound. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: City Reorganization, Still No Police Public Affairs Officer
Bridgeport, CT— The City of Bridgeport announced today that the administration is implementing a reorganization plan aimed at 1) improving city operations; 2) cleaning up the city; and, 3) building stronger relationships with the business community. This reorganization is the result of efforts that started pre-pandemic, but which was crafted as the result of conversations between departments heads and senior city officials over the course of the last two months. This reorganization is focused on the greatest areas of need for the City, which include permitting, licensing, and code enforcement, illegal dumping and graffiti, attracting new businesses to the City, streamlining city services, and improving government operations. The plan will be implemented immediately, and will affect personnel in the Chief…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-07-12@8:11pm--#Bridgeport News: Firefighters were called to free a person trapped in a multi-car crash at Reservoir and Chopsey Hill Road.