5:40pm--#Bridgpeport CT-- A minor infraction on East Main near Nichols Street turned into a foot pursuit and arrest. Now the suspect is attempting to kick the back window out of the police cruiser. Now you know what all the commotion is about! This news report is made possible by:
6:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders raced to the 300 block Pearl Harbor Street for a report of a dump truck falling on a man, apparently when he was working on it. Firefighters had the man freed with 15 minutes upon their arrival. This news report is a made possible by:
St. Vincent’s Medical Center will host its fourth “Medical Mission at Home.” Nearly 400 volunteer medical staff and associates will offer medical exams, vaccinations, foot washing and podiatry services, haircuts, mammography exams, behavioral health services, connections to community providers, follow-up care, and more. All services will be offered free to individuals 18 years and older, and no insurance is required. St. Vincent’s is among the first Ascension health ministries to conduct a Medical Mission at Home, which concentrates on serving individuals who are homeless and un- or underinsured in our community. WHEN: THIS SATURDAY, November 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHERE: Cesar Batalla School, 606 Howard Avenue, Bridgeport, CT This press release was made possible by
11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man and a woman were shot on Maplewood Avenue near Howard Avenue. This is breaking news and there isn't a lot of info right now but witnesses told me they heard about ten shots fired. When I arrived a man was already in the ambulance and appeared to be unresponsive. Witnesses said the woman was leaning against a building but was already transported when I arrived. Witnesses did not see the shots fired but Maplewood Avenue had a number of shell casings in the middle of the road.
2:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A school bus and car collided on Park Avenue near Maplewood Avenue. There were school children on board but none were injured. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Radio reports say he may allegedly be under the influence from witness reports. This was the third school bus accident I've reported on in the last five days.
4:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- This is what firefighters rolled up to in the 900 block of Lindley Street at Hunting Street. Bridgeport Police was first on the scene and reported to the fire department that everyone was safely out of the home. A primary and secondary search by the firefighters confirmed that. Within 15 minutes of arrival, firefighters had the bulk of the fire out. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause of the fire. Special thanks to Allen Jelliffe for this photo!
12:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man is at St. Vincent's after being shot in the face with a paintball gun at Walnut and Gregory Street. This news report is made possible by:
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, more than 400 volunteers will join in service for St. Vincent’s fourth annual Medical Mission at Home - providing FREE medical care to those in our community who need it most. The event will be at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport from 9 am to 3 pm. Free services for adults will include medical exams, vaccinations, podiatry services, haircuts, and more. For more information about St. Vincent’s Medical Mission at Home, visit https://www.stvincents.org/Community-Wellness/Events-Classes/Medical-Mission This press release is made possible by:
4:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car and a school bus collided at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Arcadia Avenue. There were twelve elementary school children on the bus. I counted three children taken to the hospital by EMS and about 4 to 5 children picked up by parents who drove to the scene. The remaining children were driven home by another bus brought the scene by the bus company. This morning 12 students were injured in a school bus accident in Trumbull.
8:49pm--UPDATE: I'm sad to report this was a fatality. The pedestrian was found between the north and southbound median by state police. Expect delays in the area as police conduct the investigation. Police are looking for a tri-axel construction style pick-up truck in the crash. 8:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- Police are investigating a possibility of a pedestrian being hit on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 5 possibly by a pickup construction truck. Expect delays in the area.