Bridgeport News: Attempted Carjacking
2022-06-29@10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was attacked by 5 males who attempted to take his car on East Avenue. The man refused treatment by EMS.
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue Seaside Park
7:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Lieutenant Lamont Jones told us that two people on jet skis were rescued off the break waters at Seaside Park. The rescue was hampered by the shallow waters, firefighter will bring another boat in to bring in the jet ski. https://youtu.be/v8SbY4fiWfg
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
VIDEO Report: 2022-06-29@7:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim appeared to be alert and talking with first responders. The suspect was captured at the train station on Water Street, easy to spot, he was wearing a Sponge Bob hoodie. https://youtu.be/dXGhcCQYMC4
STRATFORD MAYOR APPOINTS JAMES BUCK DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that James Buck has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford. Buck comes to the Town of Stratford from the City of Bridgeport where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, a post he has held since 2019. Buck will replace Jermaine Atkinson who has been promoted the Fire Chief following the announced retirement of Chief Brian Lampart. Buck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Science. He joined the Bridgeport Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, rising through the ranks to Fire Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Fire Captain, before becoming Deputy Chief. He has also served as the Emergency Management Director…
Bridgeport News: New Project On Boston Avenue Floods
2022-06-28 #Bridgeport CT-- Manuel sent in this photo of the flooding on Boston Avenue near Seaview Avenue where the recent construction was. No, its not a carpool lane!
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2022-06-27@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man has been shot in the head but was conscious and alert according to radio reports. The incident took place on Connecticut Avenue near 5th street. Viewers said there were over 6 shots fired, and a few minutes later another 3 rounds. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Sanitation and Recycling Guidelines
Bridgeport, CT – Residents are reminded by the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities to deposit only recyclable materials in their recycling cans for pickup. Non-collection items are reported by sanitation personnel as a result of the presence of the following non-recyclable materials in recycling cans:· Plastic film of any sort (plastic grocery bags, trash bags, packing tape, bubble wrap, etc.)· Cardboard not broken down and left bundled next to the can.· Mixed trash with recyclables.· Grass clippings.· Styrofoam.Do not bag your recyclables; instead, leave them loose in your recycling cans. In addition, never put trash in your recycling can. Any items, except cardboard, outside of your can will not be collected. Failure to follow these requirements will result…
Bridgeport News: 9 Year Old Punched By Babysitter
2022-06-27@12:14am--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders called to a home in the 500 block of East Main Street where a babysitter allegedly hit a 9 year old child. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Shot With Pellet Gun
2022-06-26@5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to the 800 block of East Main Street for two people who were shot with a pellet gun. This news report is made possible by:
Assault 3rd / Illegal Possession of Weapon in Motor Vehicle / Illegal Possession of Large Capacity Magazine
#Bridgeport CT-- On June 22, 2022, at approximately 0730 hours Traffic Division Sergeant Wilson was traveling east on State Street. He was flagged down by a distraught female. The female started yelling she was assaulted in the store by a male suspect. The female pointed at a gray vehicle attempting to leave the gas station. Sergeant Wilson pulled into the gas station and the gray vehicle made a quick U-turn and parked near a gas pump. He approached the vehicle which was operated by one male. The victim started arguing with the suspect and Sergeant Wilson was able to calm her down.The suspect started making unusual movements in the vehicle and he was ordered to turn the car off and…