Odor Of Burning At The Bank
Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene at Chase Bank, 123 Boston Avenue, for an odor of electrical burning in the ceiling, according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-03-27@10:01am--#Bridgeport CT
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust in Greenfield Drive
On March 20, 2025, K9 Officer J. Albani and Officer N. Heis stopped a vehicle on Greenfield Drive for motor vehicle violations and suspicious activity. The driver, Marcus Acosta (28) of Meriden, was handing over his documentation when officers noticed a large amount of marijuana and packaging materials in the backseat. Acosta was taken into custody without incident, and a search of the vehicle uncovered 18.4 lbs. of marijuana, $3,954 in cash, and two cell phones. Acosta was charged with operating a drug factory (21a-277(c)) and possession with intent to sell over 1kg of cannabis (21a-278(b(1D))* with bond set at $250,000. He was also issued an infraction for illegal tinted windows (14-99g(g)).
I-95 Crash
A minor two-car crash in the high-speed lane of I-95 just past exit 25 southbound has traffic backing up, but it's not worth detouring for. 2025-03-26@9:32am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian being struck on Commerce Drive near Dewy Street. It appeared the driver stopped and the pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-03-25@9:31am-- #Bridgeport CT
Faulty Elevator Wires
Bridgeport Firefighters were called for a report of fire/smoke at Greene Homes building 5. Firefighters discovered faulty wiring with the elevator. Firefighters report a tech is now on the scene making repairs. 2025-03-24@9:46pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport Police Investigate Union Avenue Shooting That Injured 14-Year-Old
Bridgeport police are investigating a shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy on Saturday evening. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on March 22, ShotSpotter detected gunfire in the 700 block of Union Avenue. Around 5:40 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center was notified that a teen had arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle, which was later abandoned on Mill Hill Avenue. Officers secured evidence at both locations, and the Detective Bureau’s Crime Gun Intelligence Team is actively working leads. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Matthew Goncalves at 203-581-5240 or leave an anonymous tip at 203-576-TIPS.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Report of a fire on Granfield Avenue in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports it was an outside fire that extended to the siding of the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
Route 8 Crash
Report of a 2 car crash on Route 8 by Exit 1D Northbound. First responders are on scene and all lanes but one are closed at this time
Bridgeport Structure Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quick response kept a trash can fire to the exterior of 20 Bishop Avenue and not have it extend to the multi-family home. 2025-03-23@12:25am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Mattress Fire
Firefighters quickly took care of a mattress fire in an apartment at 2016 Main Street. 2025-03-22@8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT