Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Report of a fire on Washington Terrace near Park Ave. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down an internal fire.
Crash Involving Firetruck
While responding to an emergency call at Santa Fuel, Engine 1 was involved in a MVA at the corner of Myrtle and South Ave. No injuries to members of the Fire Department. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating this incident.
Harding Smoking
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to Harding High School on Bond Street for a smoke condition. Unconfirmed radio report indicate it was a smoking circuit breaker. 2025-03-03@7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a 3 car accident on the Route 8 1-D Southbound off ramp. First responders are on scene.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of East Washington Ave and Housatonic Ave in Bridgeport. There is a report that one patient was transported to the hospital and there's no further info at this time.
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Bridgeport Man Arrested with Stolen Firearm and Juveniles in Vehicle
Bridgeport, CT – On February 26, 2025, Officer Fischetti conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing multiple violations. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Andre J. Lewison of Bridgeport, was accompanied by three juveniles. During the stop, officers discovered a loaded black Stoeger STR-9C handgun with a laser inside the vehicle. The firearm, which was later determined to be stolen out of North Carolina, contained a 13-round magazine with 13 live 9mm rounds. Lewison was charged with failure to display plates and having tinted auto glass. He was also charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, weapons in a motor vehicle, stealing a firearm, illegal possession of a large-capacity firearm, and illegal alteration of firearm indents. Additionally, he was charged…
Bridgeport News: Commercial Burglary
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Stove Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters reporting smoke showing from the front door from a stove fire on Benson Street. One hose is in operation. Fire was contained to the stove.
Bridgeport News: Twenty Shots Fired
Report of twenty shots fired in the area of Washington Ave near Highland Ave. There is no report of anyone shot. This is according to unconfirmed radio reports from State Police