Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash – Brooks Street and Jane Street

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…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Aquarion To Start Water Main Cleaning

#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. …

Read More

Bridgeport News: Serious Accident

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…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Two More Shot

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.   This news report is made possible by:  

Read More

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

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.   DoingItLocal continues to be your ONLY breaking news source!  

Read More

Bridgeport News: Porch Fire

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.   DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source!    

Read More

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

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.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

Read More