Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a U-Haul truck on Kossuth and Barnum Avenue. Firefighters arriving on scene report it is fully engulfed. This news report is made possible by:
Task Force Makes Arrest & Seizes Multiple Firearms
#Bridgeport CT-- On April 3, 2018 at approximately 2:40 p.m., Detectives from the Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force (SUVCCCTF) and the Statewide Narcotic Task Force SW Office executed a search warrant at 769 Beechwood Ave 1st Floor Bridgeport. During the search, Detectives located (3) 9mm handguns, a Tri-Star, Glock 17 and an FNP. Both the Tri Star and Glock 17 were determined to be stolen out of Georgia. Detectives also located 11.1 grams of marijuana, 4.6 grams of crack, 11.2 grams of heroin, 76 ecstasy pills (27.7 grams), a 50 round drum, a high capacity magazine and 44 9mm rounds of ammunition. The accused, Kareem Porter an 18 y/o male resident of that address, was taken…
Bridgeport News: Sidewalk Repair
Bridgeport, CT – In fulfillment of a campaign promise, Mayor Ganim today presented one of the success stories for the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program at the home of Bridgeport resident Cynthia Dawkins and her family. “During my campaign for Mayor, I met Ms. Dawkins and her family. She expressed her frustration over the poor sidewalk conditions and how her son was having a tough time getting around in his wheelchair. She, like many residents I spoke with, had been voicing her concerns for several years with no resolve. I gave her my word that I would see this problem through. Today, I am proud to say Ms. Dawkins’ sidewalk has been restored through the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program. This program is addressing…
Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
10:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- An oil spill has North Avenue near Lindley Street closed, on the Taco Bell side of North Avenue. You will still be able to turn left for St. Vincent's or Route 8/25.
I-95 Crash With School Bus
2:44pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash involving a school bus I-95 northbound. Where else but exit 27A. No reported injuries.
Bridgeport News : Copper Caper
7:40pm-- A resident in the 600 block of Kossuth Street reports copper pipes taken from the home. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Respond To Two Alarms Of Fire
2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a fire on the exterior of a home on Cottage Street which they quickly extinguished. A few minutes later a call came in for a fire in the 1500 block of Iranistan Avenue which turned out to be quickly recalled and apparently nothing. This news report is made possible by our sponsor who can make it like it never even happened!
Bridgeport News: Stabbing Because Dog Relieved Himself In Neighbor’s Yard
4/7 @ 8:30AMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1100 block of Park Avenue because two people and a dog were stabbed in the neighbor's yard. The attacking neighbor was upset because the dog relieved himself in his lawn. He then took out a pocket knife and stabbed the dog and two people. The man was charged with assault and cruelty to animals. Neither man was seriously hurt and the dog was treated for minor injuries.His bond was set at $100,000.
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Crash
6:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were injured and one man in the blue car had to be extricated by firefighters in this crash at James and North Avenue. The roadway is currently shut down.
Bridgeport News: Shopkeeper Beaten
8:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A shopkeeper at 966 Main Street, the Downtown Corner Store was beaten by two males according to radio reports. No word if anything was taken. This news report is made possible by: