Route 8/25 Crash
2:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Traffic was slow going after the is two-car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near the I-95 on-ramps. There was no word on any injuries. Special thanks to Amy Pacheco for sending in this video.
Bridgeport News: School Bus Crash
3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of a car fled the scene after an accident with a bus at Beardsley Park Terrace and East Main Street. Police spokesperson Av Harris said none of the children on the bus were injured. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Take the Stairs Steps Challenge
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services completed a 9-week “Take the Stairs” Steps Challenge, from November 13, 2017 to January 13, 2018, to encourage residents to incorporate more physical activity in their daily lives. One hundred and sixteen people registered to join the Challenge, together participants took 9,874,860 steps! The Steps Challenge participants selected step goals that ranged from a low activity level to highly active. The majority of participants reported that they met or exceeded their step goals each week. Participants were motivated with incentives in the form of gift cards to neighboring restaurants and tickets to local attractions. Some participants gave testimony of losing weight and lifestyle changes to a healthier diet. City employees also reported…
Bridgeport News: Bullet Holes Found After Shots Fired
2:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tenant at 119Smith Street called the landlord after hearing gunshots. The landlord has found bullet holes in the 2nd-floor hallway. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Interrupts Break-In
9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner interrupted an attempted break-in on Prince Street. The suspect attempted to push in an air conditioner through the window. The homeowner then chased the suspect down the street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Worker Stuck In CT Post Machine
5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to Post Publishing at 600 State Street for a man stuck in a rolling machine according to radio reports. This is where the CT Post is printed. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a water main break at Harral and Center/Highland Avenue area. The area is being blocked off by police. Expect brown water for a while. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire On Hanover Street
4:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It is thought that homeless people allegedly trying to stay warm that started a fire in a boarded up, abandoned home at 181 Hanover Street. It took about a half hour for firefighters to extinguish the bulk of the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Attempts To Hit Firetruck To Flee
3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters called police when the silver car allegedly attempted to hit their firetruck to run from this accident at East Main and Boston Avenue. The driver remained in the car and remained on her cellphone.
Bridgeport News: Mayor Sets Selection Process For Police Chief
#Bridgeport CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that planning has begun in preparation of the selection process for a Police Chief. An outside consultant has been hired to assist with arranging meetings with various stakeholders in our community who will have input on what they are looking for in a Police Chief. These meetings will include city staff, police department staff, elected officials, citizens, citizen groups and community organizations. The Executive Search Consultant Meetings with Civil Services, HR, and city officials, are planned to begin on Tuesday, March 20th. Meetings with elected officials, including state elected officials, council members, and community stakeholders will be scheduled in the near future. Qualities in a police chief that have been suggested or…