Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2022-06-24@9:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a passenger car on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2 (not visible on the cameras). This news report is made possible by:
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2022-06-23@11:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a tractor trailer under the underpass on Bass Pro Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest
2022-06-22 #Bridgpeport CT-- This evening, Amheir Noel (DOB: 7/15/02 of P.T. Barnum Housing Complex, building #6, apt #208) was arrested for fatally shooting Kyle Dear in the P.T. Barnum Housing Complex on June 13th. Noel had been arrested by our gang task force earlier today on unrelated charges in the town of Milford. During a post-arrest interview, Noel admitted to shooting Dear. The murder was said to be in response to Dear’s friends robbing and pistol-whipping Noel.Noel is charged with Murder and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $2,500,000 bond and will be arraigned in court tomorrow.This was outstanding work by the lead investigator, Detective Thomas Harper, and all the detectives that worked on…
Bridgeport Police Not Requiring College Degree For New Chief
Davon Polite, president of the Bridgeport Guardians INC said in a press release:"We teach our kids that by continuing education you will have greater opportunities in life. The Bridgeport Guardians are appalled by the recent statements of not requiring a college degree for Police Chief Candidates.Most Police departments across the nation mandate requirements at the very least a Police Chief Candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree and prefer a Masters or doctorate..This is the most prestigious title candidates can apply for and its suppose to be a competitive process highlighting the qualifications of each candidate therefore selecting the most qualified.Bridgeport is always behind on the curve in every process, we need to do better not only for the Police Department…
Bridgeport Police Force Now At 299 Of A Force of 425
#Bridgeport CT--Officer Omar Jiminez retired last week after 14 years of service. This brings the police force down to 299 officers from a full force of 425 officer. There are only 12 officers expected to graduate from the academy soon. Additional officers will be retiring as well as more officers going to Hamden in the next few days. Officer Omar Jiminez has been operating the Urban Taqo food truck and going full time with it along with his son. This news report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Fairfield Avenue
2022-06-18@10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Fairfield Avenue at Brewster Street is closed due to a two car crash. At 11pm firefighters again reported the roadway closed asked when police would arriving.
Bridgeport News: Woman Pushed Down Stairs
2022-06-16@12:00am-- #Bridgeport News: First responders on scene in the 700 block of Brewster Street where a woman was pushed down a flight of stairs. She has a head injury. Unknown if the person responsible was apprehended. This new report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Scooter Crash
2022-06-15@5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders were originally dispatched to Berkshire and Kossuth Street for a pedestrian struck. EMS reported on the radio they had two people involved in a scooter crash and one person had traumatic injuries. I found the scooter and parts at Stillman and Kossuth Street. Witnesses said they saw a red pick up truck speeding up and down Kossuth Street when the collision occurred. The striking vehicle fled the scene. Police believed they located the vehicle on Washington Terrace. Family members are saying on social media that the person in critical condition is fighting for his life.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-06-15@5:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at Berkshire and Kossuth Street according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Park City Renters of State Rebate Program
Bridgeport, CT— The City of Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services reminds Park City residents that Connecticut tenants who rent an apartment, a room, or live in communal housing and are age 65 years or older, or permanently disabled may apply to receive a Renters’ Rebate of up to $700 for individuals or up to $900 for married couples. Applications for the Renters’ Rebate tax relief program will be accepted through September 30th, 2022, for reimbursement on the 2021 filing period. The State of Connecticut Rebate Program has outlined qualifying criteria which includes an annual income of up to $38,100 for individuals or $46,400 for married couples. Qualifying persons may apply at the Eisenhower Senior Center at 307 Golden…