Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in this one car rollover crash on Stratford Avenue across from Bass Pro.
Bridgeport News: Grinch Steals Toys From Toys For Tots
#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break-in to the portable Pods that were located outside the Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship with other 800 toys stolen. Pastor Eric Torres, Director for the Toys For Tots said the locks were cut from the Pods that were donated by Connecticut Pods. The remainder of the toys were brought inside. Pastor Torres said the toys were scheduled to be distributed on December 15th but that will probably delay the distribution. Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship also gave out hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies at the start of the school year. If you would like to help contribute please contact Toys For Tots direct toys for tots number is 203-726-3614 and email is toysfortotsbpt@yahoo.com
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Struck
5:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist has been struck on Boston Avenue/Chopsey Hill Road at the Route 8/25 on ramp. This news report is made possible by:
Look Who’s Doing It Local!
It was a pleasure to meet Joseph and Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts at 541 Central Avenue in Bridgeport. We are standing near their CNC machine which allows them to make precise cuts of the stone guided by the computer and the stone artisans at Ontra Stone. Buddy is a member of the Natural Stone Institute, Stone Fabricators Alliance, National Kitchen and Bath Association, and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County. These organizations call on Buddy to speak at industry trade shows and moderate panel discussions attended by other fabricators. He has published numerous articles in trade journals and is nationally renowned as an industry expert, and is a certified speaker with the Natural Stone Institute. In…
Phantom Pedestrian StrikeS
4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a pedestrian being hit at North and Fairfield Avenue near the Walgreens but no pedestrian found 5:05pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at Honeyspot and Stratford Avenue. First responders cannot locate the pedestrian. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Manhunt
9:32pm--UPDATE: A firearm was recovered at Laurel and Iraniston Avenue after K-9 search. Suspect is still at large. 8:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man took off on police after a traffic stop and Wood and Benham Street. The suspect was last seen running through the backyards in the 200 block of Wood Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
12:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car was just taken at Ives Court by three males at gunpoint. Police are looking for a black Hyundai Elantra which was last seen heading towards Capital Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homicide #9
POLICE UPDATE: The victim of last nights homicide has been identified as Edwin "Jeremy" Mangual, 30 of 84 Victory Street, Bridgeport. Detectives continue to work to establish motive, and an update will be provided if and when more information becomes available. Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On November 27, 2018 at 1937 hours, shots were fired in front of 73/75 Laurel Avenue, striking a 30 year old male in the torso and neck. The male victim was found unresponsive at the scene and was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. This was not a random act of violence and the victim appears to have been targeted by the assailant(s). The identity of the victim is pending…
Bridgeport News: Bullard Tech Receives National Award
#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Bullard Haven Technical School's Automotive Department for receiving an award from WIX Filters and Tomorrow’s Tech Magazine for being the number one school across the country for both high school and community college level. The school will receive the award on Thursday. Mayor Joe Ganim did not want to overshadow the awards ceremony so he presented a proclamation honoring the students, facility, and school today. Well done!
Bridgeport News: Dryer Fire
1:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters take care of a dryer fire at PT Barnum Housing, 451 Bird Street at building 8. This news report is made possible by: