Category: Bridgeport

Westport News: Narcotics Charges

At approximately 2:00 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, an officer on routine patrol on Post
Road East observed a vehicle commit several motor vehicle violations. A check of this vehicle’s
registration additionally returned its status as suspended by the Connecticut DMV. A motor
vehicle stop was initiated and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Owen Hines. In the
course of speaking with Hines, he admitted to recently purchasing narcotics. Ultimately
recovered from Hines’ person were a total of 44 wax folds of suspected heroin (weighing
approximately 10 grams) that had been separated into multiple bundles. Also recovered was
approximately 0.7 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Presumptive tests for both suspected
narcotic substances indicated a positive result for the presence of heroin and cocaine
respectively. Hines was also found to be in possession of over $800.00 in cash in various
denominations as well as two cellular phones.

Based on officers’ findings at the scene, Hines was taken into custody. Hines was
charged with 21a-277(a) Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell and 21a-279(a) Possession
of Narcotics. Bond was set at $10,000.00 which he was able to post. Hines is scheduled to be
arraigned at Bridgeport Superior Court, 1061 Main Street, at 9:00 am on the morning of
Wednesday May 27, 2020.

 

Bridgeport Food Distribuion

WHO:  Mayor Ganim, Connecticut Food Bank, Bridgeport City Council, Bridgeport Police Department, Bridgeport Fire Department, Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Bass Pro Shops

WHAT:      Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry event to distribute approximately 32 TONS of food/ 50,000 meals to Bridgeport residents in collaboration with the Connecticut Food Bank and community partners.

 Refuge Temple Church will also be hosting a “Community Drive By Grocery Giveaway” for the first 100 families.

WHEN:      Thursday, May 7th 10:00AM- 2:00PM

WHERE:    Bass Pro Shop Parking Lot
1 Bass Pro Dr
Bridgeport, CT 06608

        

Refuge Temple Church at 3050 Main Street Bridgeport              11:00am

 *Mobile Food Pantries are while supplies last.

Participants are required to stay in their vehicle as Food Pantry volunteers will bring or place groceries in your car.

Both events are “no questions asked.”  In these challenging times, no one should go hungry, please care for yourself and your family.

 

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Bridgeport News: Break-In While Homeowner Was Home

2020-05-06@10:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a break-in on Sanford Place in the Hollow while the homeowner was home. The homeowner hid in a bedroom and called the police.  The suspect was in the basement but fled before police arrived.

 

Police across America are reporting that home burglaries are down due to everyone being home, but they are also reporting car thefts on the rise.

 

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

POLICE UPDATE: On May 6, 2020 at approximately 1:11 pm, Officer John Perry was dispatched to a four-car motor vehicle collision with injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection of Putnam St. and Park St.  Police said a black vehicle involved in the accident, struck a fire hydrant and UI pole with a transformer was split and hanging from the middle of the pole.

The operator of a Black Acura traveling south on Park St. was identified as 18-year-old Jason Marrero of Bridgeport, Ct.  The operator approached the intersection of Park St. and Putnam St. and attempted to continue traveling south striking a vehicle in the intersection.  The operator of the black Acura, lost control and mounted the northbound sidewalk striking a fire hydrant, two vehicles and UI pole # 2635 before coming to rest. Jason Marrero complained of left knee pain and transported to St. Vincent’s ER by AMR.

The operator of a white Infiniti traveling west on Putnam St. was identified as 47-year old Andrea Johnson of Bridgeport, Ct. Andrea Johnson complained of injuries and placed on a stretcher and transported to Bridgeport Hospital ER by AMR.

Bridgeport Police Traffic Division Officer John Perry is the lead investigator for the collision.

 

2020-05-06@1:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– A car sheared off a fire hydrant at Pembroke and Park Street, the car continued down Park Street hitting parked cars along the way, hit a utility pole with transformers.  The utility pole sheared at the base and leaning.  Avoid the area.

 

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