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Bridgeport News: Fire Destroys Home

3:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 1072 Stratford Avenue for a structure fire.  When Ladder 6 arrived they found heavy fire on the left side of the building which quickly engulfed the structure.  At 4am a second alarm was transmitted as the fire extended into the third floor and then through the roof.  At 4:20am the evacuation tones sounded indicating to firefighters to exit the building and that firefighters were only to make an exterior attack on the fire, just in time as they reported all four sides of the building were engulfed and there was a collapse of the structure.  At 5:05am firefighters reported the bulk of the fire was out.   Mutual aid was provided by surrounding towns to…

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

2020-03-28@9:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a street robbery in the 2800 block of Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of town.  A man was jumped by two other males who took his wallet with money.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_82158" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Online menu:https://bridgeport.orderamericansteakhouse.com/#/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

Police UPDATE: On March 27, 2020 at 2311 hours, a Shot Spotter activation indicated that multiple gunshots occurred in the area of Wordin Avenue/ Cherry Street. Some time after the shots were fired, a male gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. The victim, Robert Belton (5/1/82) was pronounced dead a short time later. Detectives have interviewed witnesses and are processing a large crime scene on Wordin Avenue. The motive for the shooting is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cintron at 203-581-5227.   2020-03-27@11:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim just showed up to Bridgeport Hospital by a private vehicle.  The person died from their wounds.  Police located a crime scene on Wordin Avenue just…

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Bridgeport News: Warehouse Fire

2020-03-27@5:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a warehouse fire at 155 Bay Street.  Firefighters were told that the warehouse had chlorine tablets inside as a potentially hazardous condition which did not become a problem.  Firefighters had the fire out within the half-hour and were chasing hotspots in the building.  There were no reported injuries.  

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Bridgeport News: Toddler Found

1:46am--UPDATE: I'm happy to report that police located an open door on the second floor of a house Sage Avenue and the child was reunited with family.  Bridgeport Police are the best when there is a missing child.  They turn the city upside down when it comes to this!  Way to go!   UPDATE: Police are going door-to-door trying to locate the parents.  If you live in the area, expect a knock on the door.   2020-03-27@1:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- A passerby found a toddler wandering the streets.  He called the police and is waiting for them at Kent and Boston Avenue.  EMS is on the way for a well-being check.   This news report is made possible by:  

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