Bridgeport News: Attempted Carjacking
2020-03-30@12: 37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an attempted carjacking in the 200 block of Dover Street. This news report is made possible by:
Connecticut Major Disaster Declaration Approved
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has been notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that his request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Connecticut in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved, unlocking additional federal assistance programs for the state. Today’s approval is for public assistance, meaning that impacted state agencies and municipalities in all eight counties will be reimbursed for 75 percent of the costs associated with their response and emergency protective measures. The governor’s other request for disaster assistance, including individual assistance that could provide Connecticut residents with a number of critical benefits, such as expanded unemployment assistance, food benefits, and child care assistance, remains under review…
FEMA Tags CT AMR Ambulance Possibly To New York
#Bridgeport CT-- A large number of AMR ambulances assembled near Bass Pro and tagged with FEMA placards I'm told they are heading to News York. It is unknown how this will affect our local area EMS staffing in our area at this time.
Ganim Gets Webster Bank Arena For Hospital Overflow
UPDATE: The State of CT readjusted their strategies yesterday evening due to resources and manpower. They are now looking to open Alternative Care Sites in Stamford (UCONN), Danbury (Western CT State Univ) and New Haven (Southern CT State Univ). Bridgeport is still on the list but on hold at this time due to the hospitals in our City being in better situations than others in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that he approved the Emergency Plan with the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management to stage Webster Bank Arena as the site for hospital overflow. The activation of this plan will provide hospitals in Connecticut with an Alternate Care Site for patients…
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…
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]
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2020-03-28@5:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Frank Street (near Madison Terrace). So far not one or anything reported hit. The hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
2020-03-28@12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An officer was dispatched for a family domestic/fight at Arctic and Brooks Street which quickly turned into a street fight. Within minutes of the officer calling for officer needs assistance the fight was broken up with at least two arrests.
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…
Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed
2020-03-27@9:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed in the hand by his child's mother at 205 Washington Avenue. Police are investigating.