Bridgeport News: Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint
9:52am--#Bridgeport CT-- Massey Fuel on Hollister Avenue was robbed at gunpoint. Detectives are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a street robbery at 540 Boston Avenue. The victim said he was beaten and robbed. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Police Have Strong Lead In Homicide of 12 Year Old Boy
#Bridgeport News: Police say they have a person of interest and expect an arrest soon in the shooting death of a 12 year old boy. Earlier today Mayor Joseph Ganim and Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez visited the grieving family of Clinton Howell who was gun downed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night around 9pm. Perez said the boy was not the intended target. Captain Brian Fitzgerald said the boy was shot in the chest in what he described as a “unsurvivable, grave wound to the chest. Fitzgerald said they are investigating several individuals right now with one strong person of interest. Chief Perez said he told the family that he cannot bring back their child but he will bring…
Bridgeport News: Cops Nab Kid In Stolen Car
5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police arrested a juvenile in a stolen vehicle on Bell Street. This news report is mad possible by: [caption id="attachment_70516" align="aligncenter" width="820"] To see some great deals, visit:https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/new-vehicles/new-vehicle-specials/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was hit at the intersection of Iranistan and State Street. The man received a gash to the head and was transported to the hospital. The driver remained on scene and was cooperating with police.
City of Bridgeport Issues Directive on Handling of Scrap Metal
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today has announced that City of Bridgeport Director of Public Facilities, John Ricci has issued a directive on “Scrap Metal and all other Material and Property from City Projects and Cleanups.” This directive is an additional measure taken by the city government to prevent the mishandling or misappropriation of city property. “It has come to light that we may have inherited past practices that are unacceptable with this administration and are not in compliance with this directive,” said Mayor Ganim. “This directive will clarify and eliminate any actions that may be contrary to proper procedure. Anything short of full compliance with this directive going forward will be subject to disciplinary actions, as we continue to…
Bridgeport News: School Hit By Vehicle
8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A SUV hit a parked car and then hit the Bridge Academy at 160 Pulaski Street missing the gas meter by inches. The driver of the SUV refused medical treatment according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Man Robbed While Sitting On His Porch
6:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed while sitting on his porch on Eagle Street. The two males who robbed him fled in a dark-colored car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bartender Assaulted
5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to Tiago's Bar and Grill located at 211 State Street for a man assaulting the bartender. No word on injuries.
Bridgeport News: They Smashed The Damn Thing
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a commercial burglary at the Tires and Wheels at 164 North Avenue. Entry was made by smashing in an aluminum bay door.