Category: Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Columbus Statue Taken Down At Seaside Park

Mayor Ganim UPDATE: City officials removed the Christopher Columbus statue at Seaside Park and placed it in storage out of an abundance of caution for the preservation of the historic artifact, the need to respond to modern-day sensitivities, as well as public safety at large. Community leaders of all cultures and ethnicities are discussing ways to continue to honor and recognize each other’s heritage within the city of Bridgeport in a way that is peaceful, educational and supportive to all. The future of the statue is undetermined at this time.

Mayor Ganim, “We recognize, value, celebrate and support all cultures and ethnicities in our city and we need continue to do so with respect and understanding.”

Aidee Nieves, “Though we removed the statue, Bridgeport is a diverse community and we must continue to work collaboratively to ensure that all cultures and ethnicities are welcomed and represented by our actions.”

#Bridgeport CT– The statue of Christopher Columbus was taken down at Seaside Park today.

 

Bridgeport Police Investigate A Serious Crash

#Bridgeport CT– On July 5, 2020 at approximately 7:16 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers and Bridgeport Firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Center Street Extension.

A 34-year-old Bridgeport man was traveling southbound on Madison Avenue operating a white 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle.  As the motorcycle approached the intersection of Madison Avenue and Center Street Extension a blue 2005 Toyota RAV4, operated by a 51-year-old Bridgeport man, was traveling eastbound on Center Street Extension.  The operator of the RAV4 attempted to turn left onto Madison Avenue when he crossed the motorcyclist path of travel.  The car and motorcycle collided at the intersection; causing the operator of the motorcycle to be ejected and land in the northbound lane of Madison Avenue.

The operator of the Yamaha motorcycle was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The identification of the motorcyclist is being held until notifications are made to his family.

The operator of the Toyota RAV4 has been identified as 51-year-old Andre Berome.  He was not injured and is cooperating with police.  Mr. Berome was traveling with one front seat passenger who has been identified as 65-year-old Jean Sautheur of Bridgeport CT.  He was also uninjured.

The Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team has responded to conduct further investigation.  The scene at Madison Avenue and Center Street Extension has cleared as of 2300 hours on July 5, 2020. Anyone with additional information, related to this crash, is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department’s Traffic Division (Officer Keith Ruffin) at 203-576-7640.

 

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Bridgeport News: ATV Crash

POLICE UPDATE: At 9:57 PM–Bridgeport Emergency Call Center received a call for police response to person down on the ground. The victim was shot somewhere on Newfield Avenue near the park. He attempted to drive to the hospital but ended up crashing his three-wheel motorcycle into the back of an SUV.  He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital.  Detectives were notified and responded. The victim in stable condition at the time of this report.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact 203-576-TIPS (8477).

 

 

2020-07-05@10:02pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a crash involving an ATV.  It appears the ATV hit a parked Volvo and then crashed into a utility pole on Seaview Avenue near Huron Street.  No word on injuries.

 

Bridgeport News: Two Shot Overnight

2020-07-05@4:00AMish– #Bridgeport CT– Bridgeport Police are saying the received calls from both Bridgeport Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital of gunshot victims.  Police had a shot spotter activation at Arctic Street with casing located.  Bridgeport Hospital had a person arrive with gunshots to the ankle and wrist while St. Vincent’s had two gunshots to the lower back saying this happened Fremont Street.  Both have non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD via the TIPS Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477)

 

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Bridgeport News: Fire At PT Barnum Housing

2020-07-04@ 8:45PMish–Bridgeport CT— #ctfire–Multiple witnesses told me that it was fireworks that landed on the roof of building 8 (but not confirmed) at PT Barnum Housing at 451 Bird Street that started the fire on the roof. When firefighters arrived they reported fire from the roof. When I arrived firefighters were making entry to ensure everyone was out of the building and they were spraying the flare-ups when they happened. The fire had made its way into the attic and burst into high flames when firefighters vented the roof (this is normal as it feeds oxygen to the fire). Firefighters got water on the flames with their aerial ladder truck which quickly took care of the flames. Firefighters worked another hour to get the fire under control but continued chasing hot spots. Everyone made it out of the building according to radio reports. The Red Cross was called to the scene to make accommodations for the residents from the building.

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