2020-03-16@8:10pm–#Bridgeport CT—Firefighters were called to a fire at 316 Linwood Avenue. While on the way to the fire they were told that people were running into the building to rescue people inside the burning multi-family home. I caught up with Richiez Aneury who lives across the street. He said he heard people screaming, so he and his brother grabbed their portable dry chemical fire extinguishers and ran across to help. He said other neighbors also went to knock on doors and help get people out of the burning building. Richiez says he is no hero, just a normal person doing what the community should do and help each other out in a situation like this. We could agree more! How about some likes for Richiez and those that helped out?
2020-03-16@2:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– Hair Express at 2186 Madison Avenue was hit by a car, breaking the windows and some of the brick facade. The building inspector was called to inspect the building.
Mayor Ganim announces that on Monday, March 16, 2020, all City of Bridgeport government buildings will be closed and nonessential services will be suspended with offices and buildings closed until further notice. This closure excludes police and fire services, 911 dispatch, as well as sanitation and recycling pick up. This announcement is out of an abundance of caution to minimize social distancing in an effort to protect staff and residents from the contraction of COVID-19.
Rowena White, city spokesperson said this will be treated similarly to a Snow Emergency Day, so it is paid time off.
The Mayor’s office will operate as usual but with minimal staffing and employees telecommuting, working from home. Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and other public safety and essential services will remain operational.
Employees should expect an email from their department head as to their status for the rest of the week by close of business on Monday.
Further communications will be issued to employees and the public on the continuation of closings and reopenings as further information is received and decisions are made in the interest of public health and safety.
Members of the public are encouraged to call city offices with specific questions but in general are encouraged to be patient and utilize email. A complete list of All City Departments with staff email addresses are available at https://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/341307/default.aspx . Online Payments and continuing to do business with city agencies without interruption are also available online at Bridgeportct.gov.
The City and Mayor’s Office will continue to communicate and share updates as we receive information and make appropriate decisions in the interest of protecting employee welfare and the community. We encourage the public to follow our city social media on Facebook at @bridgeportct and @joeganim. The Office of Emergency Management also provides emergency alerts via text and encourages employees and residents to sign up here https://veoci.com/veoci/p/form/y9qpadaf4mq9#welcomePage
Please be advised of the following closings and delayed services:
-Senior Centers closed through Friday, March 20th
-Bridgeport Public Schools Closed through March 20th
-Bridgeport Public Libraries Closed March 16-April 3
-Bridgeport Public Parks Closed March 16-20th
-Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course Closed March 16-20th
-Bridgeport Transfer Station Closed March 16th
-Bridgeport Health Clinic on East Main Street Closed March 16th
-City Hall at 45 Lyon Terrace Closed March 16th
-Government Center at 999 Broad Street Closed March 16th
2020-03-15@6:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Bridgeport Police actually caught dirt bike at Park and State Street. There was no pursuit so it must have been parked or gassing up!
Assistant Bridgeport Fire Chief Michael Caldaroni said that firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire located in rear of 1015 Madison Av. First unit reported smoke showing from the rear. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries occurred and no one was inside the garage at the time of fire. The Gas Co was called to respond. The Fire Marshal is currently conducting their investigation.
2020-03-15@11:42pm–#Bridgeport CT– An alert police officer on patrol discovered this dumpster fire on Holland Avenue. There was some extension to the building but firefighters quick response put the blaze out before it became a real problem.
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#Bridgeport, CT (March 13, 2020): In response to the ongoing gang violence at and around the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Complex in the city of Bridgeport, the Connecticut State Police-Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force (SUVCCCTF), which is a collaborative unit comprised of Detectives from the Connecticut State Police and the Bridgeport Police Department, initiated an in-depth investigation focusing on individuals associated with the “Greene Homes Boyz” street gang. These individuals are suspected to be directly related to recent acts of violence, to include the shooting incident at the Connecticut Superior Court located on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport. Based on this investigation detectives from the SUVCCCTF, obtained arrest and search warrants for a number of suspects and residences related to the case.
On March 13, 2020, eight (8) search warrants and five (5) arrest warrants were executed in an attempt to further this investigation. Because of the violent crimes these individuals are suspected to be related to, emergency services units were utilized to execute the warrants This investigation is part of a collaborative effort by several law enforcement agencies, focusing on efforts to reduce violent acts of crime in the city of Bridgeport. The following agencies and investigative units assisted with this investigation: The Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force, Bridgeport Police Department, Fairfield Police Department, Orange Police Department, Stamford Police Department, Westport Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, Rhode Island State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, and The Connecticut States Attorney’s Office.
The following individuals were arrested by warrant for narcotics violations:
– Marc Busanet (D.O.B: 05-27-1999) of 1480 North Avenue, Apt #2 Bridgeport CT 06604
o Charges: Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b); Sale of Narcotics within 1500 feet of a school
21a-278a(b)
o Bond: $50,000.00
o Court Date: 03-13-2020, 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
– Jaquon Benejan (D.O.B: 10-24-2001) of 434 Harral Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
o Charges: 3 counts of Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b); 2 counts of Sale of Narcotics within
1500 feet of a school 21a-278a(b)
o Bond: $125,000.00
o Court Date: 03-13-2020, 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
– Laheem Jones (D.O.B: 08-06-1994) of 262 Harral Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
o Charges: 3 counts of Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b); 3 counts of Sale of Narcotics within
1500 feet of a school 21a-278a(b)
o Bond: $300,000.00
o Court Date: 03-13-2020, 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
– Jostyne Morales (D.O.B: 12-05-1997) of 508 Harral Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
o Charges: Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b); Possession of Narcotics WITS 21a-278b1a;
Possession of Marijuana WITS 21a-277b2a
o Bond: $200,000.00
o Court Date: 03-13-2020, 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
– Dhamoni Lockhart (D.O.B: 05-18-2000) of 290 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
o Charges: 3 counts of Sale of Narcotics 21a-278(b); 2 counts of Sale of Narcotics within
1500 feet of a school 21a-278a(b)
o Bond: $250,000.00
o Court Date: 03-13-2020, 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT
The following items were seized as part of this investigation (See attached photographs):
– (4) Handguns
– Numerous rounds of handgun ammunition
– A large quantity of Marijuana
– A large quantity of crack cocaine
– A large number of prescription pills
– A large quantity of Heroin
– Fentanyl
– Several firearm magazines to include a 50 round drum, and a 30 round magazine Please note that this is still an active and ongoing investigation with the potential for further arrest to
follow.
