Bridgeport News: Man On PCP Breaks Into Church
2020-02-03@10:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police apprehend a man who allegedly broke into the church at 1285 Park Avenue. He is now on the way to the hospital. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: A Lot Is On The Line For Bridgeport
#Bridgeport CT-- On Friday, Susan Bysiewicz held a press conference at Margaret E. Morton Government Center to stress the importance importance of the upcoming census. Bysiewicz said $11 Billion is on the line. This money she said is used for 55 federal programs programs like the federally funded lunch program (SNAP), energy assistance, Medicare, community block grants, health care and much more. She also said that the state loses $2,200 per person not counted.
Bridgeport News: Man With Gun Arrested After Manhunt
3:11pm--UPDATE: Firearm recovered! 2020-02-03@2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man with a gun was arrested by police at Connecticut and 5th Street after a brief manhunt in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Manslaughter Arrest
#Norwalk, CT- Charlie Castillo, 29, of Bridgeport, turned himself in this morning, at the Norwalk Police Department on an active warrant. Castillo, whose charges include Manslaughter 2nd, is being held on a $500,000 court set bond and will be presented in court today. On August 31, 2019 at 4:27 PM, Norwalk Police Officers and Paramedics responded to a Norwalk residence on the report of an unconscious individual. The individual was rushed to Norwalk Hospital in critical condition. Despite rescue efforts, the victim died later in the day. The investigation continued in the home where officers located suspect narcotic paraphernalia. The Norwalk Detective Division assumed the case. It was later determined by the Medical Examiner that the cause of death…
Union Responds to Shooting at Bridgeport Courthouse
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The shooting on Monday, January 27, 2020 near the Golden Hill Street Courthouse in Bridgeport has reminded all of the need for increased safety for those who work in and around the courthouses. Over the past few legislative sessions, requests for enhanced security through additional funding to the Judicial Branch have fallen on deaf ears. In the wake of Monday’s incident, our pleas are now coming with substantial illustrations of why the additional security is necessary. Discussions are already in progress with “the Governor’s office, the Office of Policy and Management and legislative leaders to highlight concerns and the security needs we feel must be addressed immediately,” according to communications from the Office of the Chief…
Bridgeport News: Roaming Dog Bites Man
2020-02-02@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A roaming dog bit a man's hand on Catherine Street. Be very cautious of roaming dogs in the area! This news report is made possible by:
Tonight’s 2nd Vehicle Fire Extends To The House
2020-02-01@11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's second vehicle was on Harbor Avenue. The fire from the pick-up truck extended to the home melting the siding.
Bridgeport News: Child Found Wandering
2020-02-01@9:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 5-year-old child was found wandering in the 200 block of Harral Avenue. The child does not know where he/she lives. This news report is made possible by:
Carpool
2020-02-01@9:06am--#Bridgeport CT--An SUV was found in the waters at Dolphins Cove Marina this morning. The vehicle was found approximately 75 ft from the Public Boat ramp wedged under a boat dock. Primary and secondary searches were negative for any occupants using pike poles and an Ice Rescue Thermal imaging camera through the two top roof sunroofs which were broken out.
Bridgeport News: One In Custody After Pursuit/Manhunt
2020-02-01@5:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person is in custody after a short pursuit in Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Police witnessed the man attempting to assault someone with a baseball bat. One suspect is still at large but the know where he lives. The pursuit went down Fairfield Avenue, down Whitter and the suspect was captured on Scofield for those keeping score.