Bridgeport News: Firefighters Called Due To Burnout Smoke
2019-11-26@4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Ridgewood Place for smoke in the area. Turns out to be from a vehicle burnout. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Youth Shot At
2019-11-26@2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another youth was shot at but not hit on Ogden Street Extension and Ogden Street in a drive-by shooting. Police are blocking off the area and investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbery In Black Rock
2019-11-25@5:12pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a robbery at Ellsworth and Fairfield Avenue. The woman was robbed of $250 she had to purchase a cellphone by 3 males all around the age of 17 years old, matching the description of a robbery a week ago. This news report is made possible by:
Mayor Ganim Announces New Leadership
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced new leadership staff in the Chief Administrative Office, Police and Fire Departments, as well as Labor Relations. Following a Town Hall meeting with employees last week, Mayor Ganim expressed that restructuring of city departments and staff will be imminent in order to “be the best, and do the best for our community,” he is following through with filling key leadership roles with talented and experienced individuals in various essential departments. Mayor Ganim is pleased to announce the entire staff of the CAO’s Office headed up by newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer Janene Hawkins, formerly Director of Labor Relations, and the appointment of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Reverend Dr. Herron Gaston, with…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2019-11-25@4:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid Barnum at Beech for a two car crash. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Cops To Enforce Click It Or Ticket
Bridgeport, CT— With the biggest travel holidays upon us, The Bridgeport Police Department will be joining national and local enforcement agencies to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. Beginning Monday November 25th until Monday December 2nd, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are stepping up enforcement to crack down on motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts. Police Chief A. J. Perez said, “Connecticut’s Department of Transportation reports that seat belt use increased significantly from 90.3% in 2017 to an all-time high of 93.7% during the May 2019 mobilization. We encourage road safety all year-round, but the holiday season is a heavily trafficked time of year; we want to remind residents to always wear their seatbelts. …
Bridgeport News: PT Barnum Playground Fire
2019-11-24@9:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on patrol at PT Barnum housing discovered a fire in the park at Bostwick and Anthony Street. Firefighters had no problem extinguishing the fire.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2019-11-24@7:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash with injuries at Barnum and Pembroke Street has the roadway closed. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2019-11-24@1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters don't normally go to calls when a person is shot but this time it was out their front door. The police's shot spotter activated (Google it if you don't know what it is) in the 100 block of Wood Avenue. Firefighters then located the victim in the parking lot of the tire store right across the street. It appears the victim has non-life-threatening injuries. A person in a blue vehicle is responsible for the shooting.
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured When SUV Hits Bus Stop
2019-11-24 @9:30am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police say two women were injured while the were waiting for the bus in an bus stop enclosure. The accident occurred outside the Stop and Shop on Fairfield Avenue. Police say the driver and the two women were rushed to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.