2019-09-28@5:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of the 100 block of Livingston Place for a fire that is now out. There is a heavy smoke condition in the home. Was that dinner? Then visit our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_76995" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Mention DoingItLocal and get 10% off your bill![/caption]
2019-09-28@1:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to 1427 Stratford Avenue where a man fell down the sewer drain head first. According to radio reports he was able to get out without their help. This news report is made possible by:
2019-09-28@12:05am--#Bridgeport CT-- A small painting rag caught fire causing a smoke condition on the 3rd floor at 305 George Street.
2019-09-27@9:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An officer on patrol at Green Homes notice smoke coming from a second floor window at Building 3 and called the Emergency Communications Center to dispatch firefighters to the scene. This couple with the firefighters quick response kept the fire confined to the one apartment. The Red Cross has been dispatched to find temporary housing accommodations for 3 adults and 2 children. There were no reported injuries.
2019-09-27 @ 1:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash between a school bus and car at Lafayette and Fairfield Avenue (near Joseph's Steakhouse). No word on injuries. The bus did not appear to have any damage, the car is another story. The photo is of the car that was damaged. 2019-09-27@2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with a car on Housatonic Avenue near Remer Street reported. There was no mention of injuries. Traffic is backed up in the area.
2019-09-27 @ 1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash at Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2 has traffic tied up. Detour if your can!
POLICE UPDATE:On September 26, 2019 police responded to a report of a female stabbed at 1015 Fairfield Avenue. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital where her condition was [caption id="attachment_78390" align="alignright" width="640"] Universal Yancey[/caption] listed as serious but stable. An investigation determined that the victim was stabbed by her boyfriend, Universal Yancey (5/1/89). Yancey fled the location of the stabbing before police arrived. Yancey then stole a 2013 Ford Focus from a nearby gas station that was later recovered. Today, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Yancey charging him with Criminal Attempt at Murder. Anyone with information regarding Yancey's whereabouts are asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS, or call 911 if Yancey is spotted. Citizens should…
2019-09-26@4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders were dispatched to PT Barnum Housing building 8 for an unresponsive 15 year old and a 5 year old who accidentally injected themselves with an epi-pen. Both in the same apartment.
#Bridgeport CT-- In a report we were first to report on: On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Task Force Officers (Bpt/CSP Gang Unit / FBI Safe Streets) along with Bridgeport’s Tactical Narcotics Team were working hot spot areas of the city where there is known gang violence. Through a Statewide Grant, Officers from the above units concentrated their efforts towards curving violence pertaining to firearms. Gang Unit Officers are tasked with curbing the criminal activity of warring factions within the city of Bridgeport. Many of these active gang/group members are known to conduct assaults, home invasions, shootings and homicides throughout the city. Victims of these crimes include innocent by standers, unrelated individuals as well as intended targets. Task Force Officers…
2019-09-25 @ 7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One man with a gun was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit on Stratford and Union Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
