8/25 Crash
2020-09-12@3:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A multi-car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2with injuries. Traffic is also reported to be backed up quite a bit.
Bridgeport News: Laundromat Fire
2020-09-12@ 12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response kept a dryer fire confined to the dryer and not the rest of the laundromat or the apartments above in the 300 block of Pequonnick Street.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
Police say they are investigating an early morning assault with a dangerous weapon incident. Preliminary reports indicate a party was walking in the area of Harriet St and East Washington Ave just after Midnight when two male parties attempted to rob him. There was a subsequent struggle and the victim received three non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the leg area. Bridgeport Police canvassed the area for a crime scene. Anyone with knowledge of this incident is asked to notify the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. 2020-09-12@12:40am--#Bridgeport CT--#bptpolice-- A person has been shot at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Harriet Street. No further details at this time.
Bridgeport News: All In The Family
2020-09-11 #Bridgeport CT-- Today one of Chief Rebecca Garcia's first act in office was to promote family member Officer David Garcia Jr. from Uniformed Service Patrol to Project Longevity. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_85573" align="aligncenter" width="684"] http://www.sherwoodfarm.org/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2020-09-11@8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders are on the scene in the 200 block of Scofield Avenue for a stabbing. No info on the extent of the injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-09-11@7:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck on Boston Avenue near Palisades Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2020-09-11@ 6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a carjacking at the Greene Homes on Harral Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Police Chief Arrested
2020-09-10--#Bridgeport CT-- @bptpolice-- This afternoon as I was first to report Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez along wth acting civil Service Director David Dunn willfully surrendered to the US Attorneys office and charged with misrepresentation in relation to the 2018 Bridgeport Police exam. The city's attorney's office today is reviewing the allegations in order for the administration to act. This afternoon deputy chief took the oath office for police chief after Perez resigned. City Councilperson Maria Pereira said "Here we are again with Mayor Ganim and high-level people of his administration being criminally charged with US Attorney's and the FBI involved. I think its horrific and a very sad day for Bridgeport". Pereira said we just held the…
Bridgeport News: Police Chief AJ Perez Arrested
2020-09-10@1:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Confidential sources just told me that Police Chief A.J. Perez has been arrested for allegedly rigging the police chief exam. I will have more on this as more information becomes available. [caption id="attachment_66365" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport Fire Department Promotions and Swearing In Ceremony
2020-09-09@5:00pm-- Today the Bridgeport Fire Department promoted Deputy Chief James Buck, along with 3 Assistant Chiefs, 6 captains, 6 pumper engineers, 3 fire inspectors, and a fire equipment mechanic sworn in by Mayor Ganim. 13 from Recruit Class #64 and 13 from Recruit Class #65 were also sworn in. Chief Thode said the delays to the ceremonies were due to Covid. A limited number of guests were permitted in the outdoor ceremony which lasted maybe 10 minutes. The chief said the candidates began their journey almost 2 years ago, "probably with noble intentions of battling blazes, never foreseeing being on the front lines of a war against a pandemic". Congratulations all !!!