Bridgeport

Bridgeport Fireboat Uber Rescues Another Fisherman

Warning Issued By Police --  No Fine 2020-06-28@5:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police said "another fisherman was rescued by BPT PD and FD from the rocks at Seaside Parks Sunday night because the tide had come in and stranded him.  Again, we caution all men and women who enjoy fishing at the park and anyone feeling adventurous to walk the rocks to know it is unsafe to do so but to also please know the tide schedule for the day, a tide schedule can be found at https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/Connecticut/Bridgeport-ct/tides . In addition to the tides, a storm was moving into the area and again we urge beach and park visitors to know the weather for the day. Remember, if you hear thunder you are…

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PT Drive-By

2020-06-28@12:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A drive-by shooting just occurred at PT Barnum by a black sedan.  The driver shot out the passenger window.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2020-06-27 #Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport  Hospital contacted Bridgeport Emergency Centerto\ alert PD that a stabbing victim was at their ER. 'Victim was struck in left abdomen, but non life threatening. Indicated it took place some where on Fairfield Ave near Ellsworth St. DB called to investigate. NFI". Glad they reported this, but never any street robberies, carjackings, home invasions or burglaries are reported.  I guess it no longer happens. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash

#Bridgeport News:  On June 26, 2020, at approximately 9:03 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers and Bridgeport Firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Pembroke Street.  This was a car vs motorcycle crash involving a 2011 blue & white Suzuki GSXR600 motorcycle and a 2019 gray Nissan Altima. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue in the left lane, approaching its intersection with Pembroke Street, when the crash occurred.  There are two travel lanes heading eastbound on Boston Avenue at this location. The Nissan Altima, also traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue in the right lane, attempted to turn left (northbound) onto Pembroke Street from the right lane.  This blocked the travel of…

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Sacred Heart Crash

2020-06-26@3:57pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT--#ctraffic-- A viewer sent in this multi-car crash on Park Avenue in front of the main entrance to Sacred Heart University.  Some cars are on the Fairfield side, some on the Bridgeport side.  Expect delays on both sides!   See Something, Post Something.  You can send photos to me directly on Facebook Messenger, or Steve@DoingItLocal.com or text at 203-769-6961.  Let me know as much info as you can.  Let me know if you want first name credit, full name credit or no credit.  

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Bridgeport News: Church Fire

2020-06-26@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were greeted with heavy fire on the right side of the Greater St. John Fire-Baptized Holiness Church located at 804 Fairfield Avenue.  The fire was on the first floor and basement.  Firefighters had the bulk of the fire quickly knocked down within minutes but spent most of their time chasing hot spots.  

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