Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired in the 300 block of Carrol Avenue and a car speeding off. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child Found
8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A one or two-year-old child was found wandering the street without shoes in the 300 block of Newfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
UPDATE: Three people injured in the crash according to radio reports. 12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash in the middle lane I-95 northbound, where else but exit 27A.
Bridgeport News: City Takes Pink Pledge
#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim and the Norma Pfriem Breast Center announced Bridgeport's commitment to take the Pink Pledge. The City of Bridgeport will unite against breast cancer and “Stroll for Strength” in memory of Bridgeport Police Sgt. Jessica Tillson at Seaside Park on October 21st.
Bridgeport News: Mayor Bans Ghost Guns
#Bridgeport CT-- The press release said: "Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Polie Chief Perez, CT Against Gun Violence along with members of the State Delegation and Bridgeport City Council to take a stand for gun safety & legislation by signing a city ordinance banning 3-D printed weapons and ghost guns in Bridgeport". However, the legislation signed today by Mayor Joe Ganim puts a $250 fine on the possession of a ghost gun. This does not include 3-D printed guns. The legislators are hoping for a statewide ban next year.
Bridgeport News: Too Much Spinach At Popeyes?
9:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A former employee was arrested after fighting with employees at Popeyes at 287 North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Dog Park Opens At Wheeler Park
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined City of Bridgeport leaders today to cut the ribbon on a Downtown dog park located at Wheeler Park, behind City Hall at 45 Lyon Terrace. The Wheeler Dog Park will be a pet-friendly amenity for dog owners who live in proximity to City Hall, as well as people who will be moving into the new residential units Downtown. “Placing a dog park Downtown is very exciting for our residents and their pets,” said Mayor Ganim. “We are the Park City so it is only fair to have a haven for our 4-legged friends. I believe this is a great investment for the City as we continue to grow into a pet-friendly municipality. Residents will now have…
Bridgeport News: City Finance Receives Award
Bridgeport, CT – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Bridgeport’s Finance Department with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting presented to Kenneth Flatto, the Director of Finance, for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017 completed in January 2018. “The Finance Department has set the bar of excellence in the work they do each day. Like all city departments, it is appreciated that they continue to strive for excellence for our city and its residents and are now receiving that recognition for their hard-earned efforts. I am very pleased with the Finance Department’s work and this accomplishment,” said Mayor Ganim Proficient grades were earned in every…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot At
11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man is reporting to police that as he was walking home past Washington Park he was shot at. He reports that the shooter shot at him through the sunroof of the vehicle. It turned out to be paintballs. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed
10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed on or near Fairfield Avenue and went to the K&H Food Stop at 1309 Fairfield Avenue to call for help. It is not known where the man was stabbed nor where off Fairfield Avenue but police and witnesses were pointing in the direction of north from the store.