Bridgeport News: East Side Pursuit
7:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pursuit starting on Barnum near Crescent has run down to Boston to Palisades now back on Boston Avenue. Wanted for a stolen firearm. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired At Police
12:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police at Kossuth near Crescent Street were fired upon or had gunshots directed in their direction. Two suspects fled in a silver or gray vehicle had a head start on the officers and was able to flee onto I-95. A short time later state police located a vehicle on I-95 matching the description and engaged in a pursuit with them. The pursuit came to an end on Prospect Street just outside of state police headquarters. One suspects were taken into custody.
Bridgeport News: Fight Breaks Out At Fire
11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a fire which they quickly extinguished at Coleman near Harral Avenue when a fight broke out amongst neighbors. Police quickly restored the peace. A frame grab from a video a viewer that wanted to remain anonymous.
I-95 Pursuit
#Bridgeport CT-#cttraffic-- A pursuit on I-95 southbound just got off Fairfield Avenue onto Commerce Drive. Person was wanted for weapons charges.
Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovered
1:37am--#Bridgeport News: Police had a manhunt for two suspects with firearms on Beach Avenue. K9 was called to track but lost the scent. A firearm was found and recovered. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8/25 Shutdown
3:00pmish--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A truck rollover on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2 has the highway shut down in that direction and it is REALLy slow in the opposite direction. Special thanks to John Cotter of Nutmeg Adjusterswho provided this photo while I was covering the building collapse in Milford!
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
9:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a robbery at Olive and Pequonnick Avenue. The suspect said two males beat him up and took his wallet. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Many Injured In GBT Bus Accident
6:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are still sorting out who is at fault when a Coastal Link bus and an SUV clipped each other on Fairfield Avenue near Pollock Street. The only damage to either vehicle was a bent tire rim on bicycle stowed on the front of the bus. A number of bus riders are being transported to the hospital with injuries.
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Battle Smokey Fire In North End
12:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a smokey fire at 86 Hawthorne Street in Bridgeport's north end Friday night. The occupants were able to safely make it out along with their 4 dogs and 5 cats. It took firefighters about an hour before they got the upper hand of the fire. One firefighter came out of the structure a little slow, EMS checked out the firefighter and released him. There were no reported injuries despite the heat and thick smoke. The cats and dogs chilled in air-conditioned cars. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
12:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police break up a large street fight on East and Barnum Avenue. This news report is made possible by: