Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities has announced brown bag collection has resumed. The City of Bridgeport is asking residents to begin placing their brown bags on the curb on their recycling day. If you believe your residence was missed for a leaf pick up, please call the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities on the same day at 203-576-7124.
For more information on brown bag collection please visit bridgeportct.gov/leafcoll.
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2020-09-01@1:47am–#Bridgeport CT– Police received a call regarding a shooting at Sixth Stree and Stratford Avenue. First responders found a male victim with 3 gunshot wounds, his wounds are non-life-threatening.
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2020-08-31@1:24pm–#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic– A crash on I-95 northbound, surprisingly by exit 27A.
Mayor Ganim UPDATE:
Bridgeport, CT – This morning Mayor Ganim called a meeting with members of his administration, City Council, and Police leadership via Zoom to be briefed on the multiple violent crimes that took place in Bridgeport over the weekend.
The Mayor’s response as well as Council, and Police Chiefs, is that the violence won’t be tolerated and that resources will continue to be committed to make sure that the individuals responsible for these shooting will be arrested and convicted.
The meeting included acknowledgement of too many illegal guns on city streets, the impact of COVID diluting accessibility of productive resources for returning citizens and at-risk individuals, as well as general feelings of sadness, outrage, and frustration.
The frustration stems from knowledge that victims have information about the shootings and/or the homicides of their family members but refuse to cooperate with police.
Any individual with information needs to come forward or call anonymously in order to stop the violence, bring the perpetrators to justice and get the guns off the streets. Community members that have info are encouraged to call 203-576-TIPS
Police UPDATE: On August 31, 2020 at 0534hrs a ShotSpotter activation was received on Washington Terrace. As Officers were responding the ECC received a call for a report of two GSW victims at 42 Washington Terrace. Both victims were treated on the scene and transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center. A 22 yr old pregnant female identified as Karla Bermudez of Bridgeport was shot multiple times and succumbed to her injuries after extensive efforts to save her life. A 23yr old male sustained non-life threatening injuries and is uncooperative at this time.
This investigation is still active, as is processing the crime scene. At this time, detectives believe that both victims were sleeping in bed when multiple gunshots were fired into the house, striking both of them. Two other adults were in the home at the time of the shooting but were not injured. Washington Terrace remains closed at this time.
Bridgeport Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242, or TIPS Line at 203-576-TIPS.
2020-08-31@5:35am–#Bridgeport CT–Police responded to Washington Terrace for a ShotsSpotter activation. Upon arrival in the 40th block of Washington Terrace, there were two gunshot victims struck. One confirmed homicide at this time. Police are still on-scene and this is an active investigation.
Here is a video of then mayoral candidate calling on the governor to help Bridgeport with the violence when Bill Finch was in office:
“People elect people to lead competently especially in the area of public safety… that starts with a good well funded, well-manned police department” “It’s a result of failed leadership (increased crime). The citizens deserve to be able to live safely in their homes and neighborhoods”.
Candidate for Mayor Joe Ganim July 29, 2015
2020-08-30@1:22am#Bridgeport CT–Three victims were shot in the area of 1052 Howard Avenue. This is the location of the homicide of George John that occurred on August 28, 2020. The victims, all male adults, report that they were attending a memorial celebration for John when they heard gunshots. Three victims were shot and were transported by private vehicles to St. Vincent’s Medical Center. All three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive. The victims were unable to provide detectives with additional information regarding this incident. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.
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2020-08-30@5:04pm–#Bridgeport CT– Multiple reports of shots fired on Bond Street. So far no one or anything reported hit.
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2020-08-30@12:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– A report of a crash between a red Volkswagen and a two-wheeled motor vehicle on East Main and Nichols Street. No word on any injuries.
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#Bridgeport CT–On August 29, 2020, police dispatch received a report of a person down in the area of Iranistan Avenue and Hanover Street. Officers located a 24-year-old male victim lying on the sidewalk suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by AMR medical personnel. Detectives processed a crime scene at this location and are interviewing witnesses who may have knowledge of the incident. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Cintron at 203-581-5227 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
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2020-08-30@1:38am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being struck in front of St. Vincent’s Hospital, 2800 Main Street.
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#Bridgeport CT–2020-08-29@ 01:15am–Aan officer patrolling in the area of Park Street Friday night came upon a male who was stabbed multiple times in the torso and face. This 44 year old male was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of severe stab wounds and blood loss. The victim is expected to survive. Officers on the scene learned that the stabbing occurred at 105 Park Street and was the result of a domestic dispute between the male victim and his girlfriend. The girlfriend, identified as Trysh Brown 8/24/89, was on the scene at 105 Park Street and admitted to stabbing her boyfriend after a dispute over her minor daughter. Brown was placed under arrest and transported to booking. She is charged with Assault 1st Degree. Bond is set at $50,000. Detectives secured a search warrant for 105 Park Street and processed a crime scene at this location.
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