Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Massive House Fire

2019-07-04 @ 3:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to structure fire at a familiar address, a boarded up house at 181 Hanover Street, the scene of two previous fires. The fire became too dangerous and the evacuation tone was sounded for all firefighters to evacuate the building. A second alarm was also sounded. The firefighters then engaged in a defensive attack from the outside of the building. Firefighters fought to keep the fire from jumping to neighboring homes. Within the hour firefighters reported the fire was under control and worked on putting out the hot spots. Firefighters conducted two searches of the building and confirmed that no one was inside. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate to…

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Bridgeport News: Missing Kids

2019-07-04--#Bridgeport CT-- Police at Seaside Park have been very busy locating missing children, so many I've lost count.  Kids of all ages, one was  a 3 year old and another was ten years old.  I'm happy to report that all the children have been reunited with their parent.  PLEASE keep an eye on your child, it only takes a second.   If they listen and not wander reward them by visiting our sponsor!  

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: According to the Bridgeport Police. The 22 year old male gunshot victim from Green Homes early this morning succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. This is the 10th homicide victim of 2019 and the 51st victim struck by gunfire this year. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS (8477). The victims identity is being withheld from the public pending autopsy.   2019-07-04 @ 1:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot between building 3 and 4 near the playground area at Greene Homes. The victim's condition is not known at this time.

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Bridgeport News: Yoot Robberies

2019-07-02 @ 9: 47PM  A teen victim of a robbery called 911. Shortly afterwards, officers were dispatched to the 700 block  Chopsey Hill Road where they met a victim who reported being robbed without weapons by two juveniles on bicycles, one of which was known to the victim.  Given the suspects’ name, Police then went to the home of the potential suspect to speak with the parents. The parents assisted Police in locating their child and after a brief broadcast, the juvenile suspects where located on bikes riding throughout the city. Shortly after, both suspects were brought to the police station where the victim positively identified both suspects as the persons’ who robbed the victim.  The victim’s bike was recovered…

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Bridgeport Firefighters Battle 2nd Fire

2019-07-03 @ 1:23am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters just finished battling a fire on Kossuth Street when they were called out to another fire on Savoy Street.  Police were first on the scene and reported to the firefighters heavy fire, the police officer then helped get everyone out of the early morning fire.  Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and initiated their attack.  There was heavy fire coming from the rear of the multi-family home and the fire quickly went to two alarms.  Firefighters conducted a primary and secondary search and confirmed everyone made it out safely.  A firefighter I spoke to said the police's actions contributed there being no deaths or  injuries in this large fire.  Within forty minutes firefighters had most of…

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Bridgeport News: Fire On Kossuth Street

2019-07-03 @ 12:04am-- #Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Everyone made it out safely thanks to the help of neighbors and people on the street who saw the fire on the 2nd floor. Firefighters did a thorough check of all the floors and confirmed everyone made it out safely. Firefighters swift response time kept the fire to the second floor and the fire did not extent any neighboring homes. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help with accommodations.  

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