Bridgeport News: Building Struck By Car
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.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
2020-03-16@12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car in front of Burger King on Boston Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81517" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Visit Great Oak Charter School at:https://bridgeport.greatoakscharter.org/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: City Offices Closing – With Pay
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…
Bridgeport News: Caught One!
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! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Garage Fire
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. https://youtu.be/1TfcPoR9MJw
Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire
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. If it were a big problem our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Dispelling Spirits Brings Fire Department
2002-03-14@9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person burning sage is the reason firefighters were called to the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
“Greene Homes Boyz” Arrests
#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…
Bridgeport News: Teens Steal Tip Jar
2020-03-13@7:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two teens stole the tip jar from a food truck at Tom Thumb and Main Street. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81542" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Cat Burglar
2020-03-13@6:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a suspect in the Dover Street area responsible for catalytic converter thefts. This news report is made possible by: