Category: Bridgeport

2020-06-09@5:05pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire on Pennsylvania Avenue.

 

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2020-06-09#Bridgeport CT– At approximately 2:03 am Bridgeport Patrol Officers and Bridgeport Firefighters responded to the scene of a fatal crash at the intersection of Brooks Street and Jane Street.  This was a two car motor vehicle crash involving a dark grey Honda Accord that was traveling northbound on Brooks Street at a high rate of speed.  The vehicle did not stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Brooks Street and Jane Street.  At this moment a silver Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Jane Street, crossing through the intersection, when it was struck.

There were several serious injuries to the occupants of both vehicles and one fatality.  All were transported to Bridgeport Hospital.

The Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team has responded to conduct further investigation.  They are being assisted by the Southern Fairfield County Traffic Unit.

The identification of the deceased and injured occupants is being held until notifications are made to family and next of kin.

Anyone with additional information, related to this crash, is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department’s Traffic Division (Officer Aaron Rivera) at 203-576-7640.

 

#BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – June 5, 2020 – Aquarion Water Company today announced the launch of a water main cleaning project in Bridgeport.  Scheduled to begin Sunday, June 7, 2020, the project is expected to be completed on Sunday, August 30, 2020.   The water main cleaning project is being undertaken to ensure that Bridgeport’s customers continue to receive the highest quality water.

The project will last approximately three months.  During that time, customers may notice some discoloration in their water when crews are working in their area. This discoloration results from the temporary disturbance of the water flow, which stirs up naturally occurring minerals that settle in water mains.  Aquarion recommends customers store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking.  Customers should also refrain from washing laundry if water is discolored.  Prior to resuming use, customers should run their cold water faucets until the water appears clear.

“We appreciate customers’ patience as Aquarion works to complete the water main cleaning project,” said Kevin Lott, Aquarion’s Manager of Distribution.  “We will be completing this preventative maintenance work in the evening hours to reduce the impact on our customers.”

Water main cleaning will take place Sunday through Thursday nights from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

From June 7 through June 18, the cleaning will take place in the northwest corner of Bridgeport bordered by Old Town Road, Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Eckart Street.  Detailed street information will be updated daily at www.aquarionwater.com/alerts-and-outages.

For other questions, please call Aquarion’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-732-9678.

 

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2020-06-07@11:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police were called to an armed robbery on Taft Avenue, the victim was robbed of their wallet and phone.  The victim was pistol-whipped.  The two suspects wore ski masks and fled in a gray/silver vehicle towards Lincoln Boulevard.

 

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2020-06-07@6:30am–#Bridgeport CT–The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle crash at the intersection of Boston Avenue and North Summerfield Avenue.

The operator of a 2007 Honda Civic, identified as Alex Rivera Jr of Milford was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue approaching the intersection with North Summerfield. Rivera swerved for an unknown reason into the westbound lane. As Rivera swerved into oncoming traffic a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Leonardo Jimenez  of Stratford was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching North Summerfield. Jimenez attempted to swerve to the left but was unable to avoid collision with Rivera’s vehicle.

Bridgeport Fire Department, AMR and the Bridgeport Police Crash Investigation Unit responded to the scene.

The operator of the Honda Alex Rivera Jr was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with Serious Injuries and listed in critical condition.

The operator of the Chevrolet Silverado Leonardo Jimenez was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the Bridgeport Hospital.

Bridgeport Police Traffic Division Officer Cynthia Dolyak is leading the investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Bridgeport police Traffic Division at 203-576-7640

 

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UPDATE:The two victims were shot in the legs. They say it happened on East Avenue, Both are highly intoxicated and combative according to radio reports.

 

2020-06-07@1:19am– Bridgeport CT– Police received shots fired at PT Barnum Housing.  Police located a blood trail between buildings 4 and 5.  A short time later police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital that two gunshot victims showed up in a private vehicle.

 

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2020-06-07@12:49am–#Bridgeport CT– A gunshot victim arrived by private vehicle at St. Vincent’s Hospital.  There is no word on the person’s condition or where in town this may have happened.

 

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2020-06-07@12:07am–#Bridgeport CT– Police were called to the gas station at Lindley and Capital Avenue for a person with a firearm.  Police discovered a person shot.  A crime scene was found at French and Capital Avenue and shell casings were located in the roadway.

 

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2020-06-07@11:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to a porch fire which was out on their arrival in the 300 block of Benham Avenue.  Firefighters made sure it was completely out and that it did not extend anywhere else in the multi-family home.

 

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2020-06-06@8:PMish–#Bridgeport CT– Brideport Police received a shot-spotter activation in the 1700 block of East Main Street.  A short time later a  gunshot victim showed up at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

 

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