2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A silver Audi attempted to run down police officers and engaged them in pursuit on Stratford Avenue onto I-95. The Audi got off exit 33 on Ferry Boulevard and then crashed at East Broadway at Willow Avenue near the Spruce Goose Diner. One suspect was quickly apprehended. The second suspect was apprehended a short time later. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for two males who fled in a white Kia after stealing over $2,000 in merchandise from the CVS at 1086 East Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim is announcing that The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service has been granted funding that will help landowners with property who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and Irene. “I am pleased to know that our coastal homeowners are being offered this funding to provide options moving forward. The money will help homeowners who were severely impacted by the hurricanes and give then an alternative, rather than reside in the path of a future storm,” said Mayor Ganim. To be considered for this program, applications must be completed and submitted by October 10, 2018 to USDA-NRCS, 344 Merror Road, Tolland, CT 060084, Attn: Kristin Walker. Easement compensation rates and ranking priorities vary by location and depend on where…
The City of Bridgeport EOC is monitoring the potential storm tracks for tonight into tomorrow, especially with the slight risk of Flash Flooding. Here is an update concerning the flash flooding threat for late tonight and Friday morning. As low pressure approaches from the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight and passes over or just south of New York City and Long Island on Friday, rain could become heavy at times from late tonight into Friday morning. Rainfall of at least 3/4" to 1 inch is expected, with locally higher amounts up to 2 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible if training of any heavier showers occurs over the same area. Overview: WHAT: SLIGHT RISK of Flash Flooding WHERE: Northeast New Jersey,…
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield CT--#MTA-- There is a suspicious package on track four of the railroad tracks behind the Mercedes Dealer on the Scofield Avenue side. I don't believe the trains have been stopped but they are proceeding through the area very slowly. This news report is made possible by:
11:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired on Remington Street near Tudor Street. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
2:31pm--UPDATE: Lock in/out has been lifted. Police have been working with the parents involved. 2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Harding High School is in lock in/out after a threat was made to a student. A neighbor dispute spilled over to the school this morning resulting in suspensions. The school received an email threatening a student that was not suspended. There is also a police presence around the school blocking traffic around the school. This news report is made possible by:
12:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--A woman was hit by a car crossing Fairfield Avenue between King Street and Circular Avenue. Police are looking for a dark-colored Mercedes which fled the scene. The woman was alert and talking with EMS.
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A "man" in the 2100 block of Seaview Avenue is beating his pregnant girlfriend according to radio reports. When a neighbor tried to break it up the "man" threatened him as well. This news report is made possible by:
5:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Garfield at Madison Avenue. The motorcyclist was injured with facial lacerations according to witnesses and is expected to be okay.