Bridgeport News: Stabbing
9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person is being detained after a stabbing at 50 Fremont Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Warrant Nets Guns and Drugs
2:30pm--6/27/2018 #Bridgeport CT-- After an investigation initiated by neighborhood complaints the Connecticut State Police with the Bridgeport Gang Task Force and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force executed a search warrant at 281 Thorme Street. Michael Barkley of 281 Thorme Street was taken into custody without incident. 281 Thorme Street is less than a block away from Blackham Elementary School. During the execution of the search warrant officers located 2 handguns (Glock 17-9mm and a Glock 31- .357 caliber), 507 grams of marijuana, 6.7 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 15 Oxycodone pills, $4665 in cash, scales, packaging materials, 130 rounds of mixed ammunition and hundreds of cartridge casing and bullets used to manufacture .45 caliber rounds. Barkley was charged…
Multiple Crashes In The Area
12:16am--Multiple crashes reported in the area at the same time-- #Fairfield CT-- A rollover accident reported on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 46 and 44 closer to exit 46. #Bridgeport CT-- A rollover accident reported on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 4. #Bridgeport CT-- R crash a East Main and York Street. This news report is made possible by:'
Bridgeport News: Electrical Box Falls
8:33pm #Bridgeport CT-- An electrical box used for the street lights on Shelton Avenue has fallen from a utility pole. The first responders say the wires are still electrictified and dangerous. UI was dispatched to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Fight!
11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of two women fighting on Rockridge Circle. Police on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Fire Department Promotions And Swearing In Ceremony
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Fire Department held a promotion and swearing in ceremony at Bridgeport City Hall at 45 Lyon Terrace Wednesday. Thirteen new recruits were added to the ranks bringing the department to fully staffed for the first time in many years. Henry Polite was promoted to Fire Marshal. Lamont Jones and Montique Pettway-Moore were promoted to Lieutenant. Promoted to Pumper Engineer is Michael Kamszik, Joao Santos, Mark Bryant, Daniel Russo, Dayshon Smith and Nathaniel Quiles.
Bridgeport News: World Cup Gridlock
4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting gridlock on North Avenue near Madison Avenue due to Brazil's win in the World Cup. The first arriving officer said there is a parade taking place. Enjoy the celebration with our sponsor Micalizz's at 712 Madison Avenue!
Bridgeport News: Road Paving To Begin!!
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport will begin the process of milling Thursday, June 28th through Friday, July 6th to prepare roads for paving. The milling process will remove the current surface area of the road to level and smooth for pavement. Following the milling process throughout the city, roads will be paved during the week of July 16ththrough July 20th. During this time, drivers are advised of the following: o Adhere to “No Parking” signs that will be posted to roadways 24 hours prior to milling and paving. These areas will be enforced and towing will take place if a car is parked on a road that is planned to be milled or paved. o Follow the detour…
#Bridgeport Seeks Input On 10 Year Master Plan
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport will be seeking community input to create a new Master Plan of Conservation and Development that will guide City policy related to building and economic development over the next 10 years. The Master Plan will be created with extensive input from the community, identifying the most pressing issues of today and the next decade, and proposing policies to address those issues and achieve a communal vision of how Bridgeport should grow, evolve, and change over time. “This is an exciting opportunity for Bridgeport residents to take ownership of the Master Plan for their own community,” said Mayor Joe Ganim. “The Master Plan will serve as the framework for…
Bridgeport News: Pursuit
10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are in a pursuit of a tan car in the Washington Avenue area wanted in a home invasion overnight heading towards downtown. This news report is made possible by: