Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 3 Shot In Crowded Store 1 Killed

UPDATE:  I'm sad to report that the police have confirmed one of the victims has died. The name has not been released at this time pending notification of next of kin. This is Bridgeport's 7th homicide of the year. 2019-03-10 @ 7:30pm--Witnesses say that shots were fired into the Food Market located at 842 Connecticut Avenue.  Police confirmed that 3 people were shot, 1 seriously the other 2 did not have life-threatening injuries.  The shot-spotter activation worked as intended, patrol officers in the area immediately called it into the dispatch center as the rushed to the scene.  The pursued a car that was fleeing the scene which turned out to be the victims rushing to the hospital in private vehicle.  Bridgeport…

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Bridgeport News: Senior Citizen Robbed At Gunpoint

2019-03-10 @ 1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A senior citizen was robbed at gunpoint on Union Avenue by three masked males who fled in a white vehicle on Stratford Avenue.  The man lost $300 in the robbery.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un ciudadano mayor fue robado 2019-03-10 @ 1:00PM--#Bridgeport CT--Un ciudadano mayor fue robado por unos hombres con máscaras armados con pistola en la Avenida Unión se huyeron en un vehículo blanco por la Avenida de Stratford. El hombre perdió $300 en el robo.

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Bridgeport News: Street Fight!

2019-03-09 @ 11:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A street fight reported in the 2100 block of Boston Avenue.  Bridgeport has requested Stratford Police assistance.  Even the mortgage rates have less volatility!   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Bridgeport: Pelea en la Calle. 2019-03-09 @ 11:02am – #Bridgeport CT – Una pelea en la calle reportada en la 2100 Avenida Boston. Bridgeport ha solicitado asistencia policial de Stratford.

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Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash

2019-03-08 @ 11:03pm--A three-car crash with injuries reported at Park Avenue and Railroad Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Noticias de Bridgeport: AAccidente con 3 carros 2019-03-08 @ 11:03pm – Un accidente de tres carros con lesiones reportadas en la Avenida Park y Railroad.

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt After Shots Fired Into A Home

2019-03-08 @ 10:44--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a manhunt for a man dressed in all black after he shot at a home on Wessels Avenue.  There is an active manhunt between that area, he was last seen on Hoover Street.  Wessels Avenue is directly behind Bullard Haven School, additional School Resource Officers were sent, I'm certain the school went into lock-in/out but do not have confirmation at this time.   This news report is made possible by:     Noticias Bridgeport: Manhunt después de disparar a un hogar 2019-03-08 @ 10:44 – #Bridgeport CT – Hay una persecución para un hombre vestido de negro después de disparar en una casa en la Avenida Wessels. Hay una cacería activa entre esa área, lo…

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Statement from Sen. Moore on Internal Affairs Report

Thursday, Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) released the following statement in response to the release of an Office of Internal Affairs report on the misconduct of 17 Bridgeport police officers. “Today’s revelations of abuse, lies, and misconduct by certain members of the Bridgeport Police Department is truly shocking and heartbreaking. Police investigations are solved, crimes are prevented, and communities are safer when public safety officials have the trust of the community. That trust is shattered after a day like today. “I believe this report is only the beginning of getting to the truth. The leadership of the city and the police department still have a number of questions to answer. Why was this report held from the public for so long?…

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Ultimate Pet Adoption Party In Bridgeport

March 9th from 11am to 3pm BMW of Bridgeport located at 43 North Avenue, Bridgeport will be hosting a pet adoption party in a partnership of the North Shore Animal League America to help find rescue animals a new loving home! Adoption fees for the first 5 adopters will be waived so come one in early! Lunch will be catered by Super Duper Weenie. BMW will also have on display the NEW 3 Series, M8's and the all-new Z-4 and X7. Get your application pre-approved using the links below! http://bit.ly/Cat-Application http://bit.ly/Dog-Application Fiesta de adopción de mascotas en Bridgeport 9 de Marzo de 11am a 3pm BMW de Bridgeport ubicado en la 43 Avenida North, van a tener una fiesta de…

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Bridgeport News: Knife Pulled On Delivery Person

2019-03-05 @ 12:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A delivery person had a knife pulled on him while delivering furniture to a customer in the 300 block of Main Street (near Whiting Street)  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policía está investigando un hombre que saco un cuchillo. Una persona saco un cuchillo al hombre que estaba entregando muebles que se ordenó. Por la 300 calle de Main por Whiting. La policía está investigando.

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Bridgeport News: Swan Hit By Car

2019-03-02 @ 1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and animal control dispatched to Chopsey Hill Road for a swan that was hit by a car.  It is thought to have a broken wing.  Fowl play suspected...   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Cisne golpeadopor un carro 2019-03-02 @ 1:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Policía y el control de animales fueron llamados a Chopsey Hill Road por un cisne que fue golpeado por un carro. Se cree que tiene un ala rota. Sospechan el chofer.

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Ganim Announces $400,000 in Available Funding For Bridgeport Homeowner Repairs

2018-02-28--Bridgeport, CT- Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that $400,000 of the city of Bridgeport’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been allocated for Bridgeport homeowners to make needed repairs to their homes through The Homeowner Rehabilitation Program (HRP). This program makes funding available for low to moderate income homeowners, that may not be able to afford expensive repairs that could threaten their homeownership health and safety.  “We established the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program to care for the needs of our residents and support them in their homeownership,” said Mayor Joe Ganim. “I have heard from a number of residents who have financial hardships and whose homes are in desperate need of repairs. …

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