I-95 Crash
2019-07-24 @ 9:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound, guess where? 27A. Traffic is backed up. Unknown extend of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Man’s Hand Trapped
2019-07-24 @ 8:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Deforest Avenue where a man got his hand trapped in the center console of his car. It's NOT the result of any accident and he says he is losing feeling in his hand. Firefighters quickly freed him. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Boy Hit By Car
Police UPDATE: Yesterday, on July 24, 2019 at approximately 1845hrs, officers were dispatched to the area of North Avenue and Park Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle accident / pedestrian struck. Upon arrival officers were advised that the victim was transported by AMR to Bridgeport Hospital for related injuries. Officers were advised by Bridgeport Fire Department that a witness on scene observed the striking vehicle attempt to flee the scene. When the witness followed the vehicle, the striking vehicle then pulled into the lot on Park Avenue. The operator, later states that as he must have been driving north on Park Avenue when the pedestrian struck his driver’s side mirror. The driver states he was unaware that he…
State Funds Given to Cities to Assist in Halting Gun Violence
HARTFORD, CT – Today, state Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) released the following statement in response to an announcement by Governor Ned Lamont that Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven will each receive funding to increase police staffing levels to assist in the prevention of gun violence and violent crime in the summer months. The cities will each receive $25,000 to cover the cost of increasing staffing levels to curb violent crime. The funds will come from the state’s Justice Assistance Grant Program. “I am grateful for these funds to assist the Bridgeport Police Department in protecting and serving our community,” said Sen. Bradley. “I want to ensure people who live, work, play and visit the Park City know beyond the shadow of a doubt that…
#Bridgeport Ct--On 07/22/2019 this 2019 Kubota Excavator model KX0574R3 was stolen from 955 Connecticut Avenue (Innovation Center). The excavator is orange and has the company’s name “J.P Philban” on the arm along with shamrock decals on the rear. Serial number 29552. Anyone with information please contact Bridgeport Police Robbery/ Burglary Squad at 203-581-5246
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2019-07-23 @ 10:00pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is at William and Barnum Avenue. An older model car in the middle of the street. Firefighters report the car is fully engulfed and are going to work on it. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ground Hog Day
2019-07-23 @ 3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Hospital called police to report that a 3 year-old was bit by a groundhog on Bishop Avenue. I also did not confirm with Luis Enrique Poma-Rodriguez if this was post that matters. To quote Luis: "This wasn’t some drug dealer or murder this was kids doing stupid things why spread news that doesn’t benefit anyone smh" This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Odor of Smoke Inside Drug Store
2019-07-23 @ 11:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene at Lupes Drug Store at 3129 Main Street for an odor of smoke inside. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
2019-07-22 @ 5:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on the way to Hewitt and Connecticut Avenue for a street fight. One of the teens is reported to have a fake gun on him. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Superman Breaking Into Cars
2019-07-22 @ 12:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a male in a Superman shirt in the 500 block of State Street (near Courtland Street) trying to break into cars. He may be on drugs according to the caller but maybe its kryptonite . This news report is made possible by: