Bridgeport News: Crash
10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a crash at Hancock Avenue and State Street. There was no word on injuries but AMR was on the scene.
Bridgeport News: Fishermen Rescue 14 Year Old Autistic Boy From The Water
3:15pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT-- A fourteen-year-old autistic boy from Monroe walked along the sandbar from Fairfield beach. As the water began to rise for the 3:56pm high tide, the boy began to panic. Nearby fishermen spotted the boy and picked brought him aboard their boat. The boy was brought to the Pier 5 where first responders were staged, he was checked out by EMS and he only suffered some cuts and scratches from the rough portion of the sandbar.
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Hit
7:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It continues to be a tough day for motorcyclists. A car and motorcycle collided at Truman and Park Avenue. Both the driver of the car and the motorcyclist were injured. Witnesses said the motorcyclist had riding gear on as well as a helmet.
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Pinned Under Pickup Truck
2:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--Prayers are needed for a motorcyclist and all involved at Huntington Turnpike near Virginia Avenue. The motorcyclist was pinned under and trapped under the pickup for approximately a half hour. Firefighters had to lift the truck to free the man while family members looked on.
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate 5th Homicide
12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Last night we reported that a person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with gunshot wounds. At 1:50am police located a crime scene on Asylum Street. The victim of the shooting died from his injuries at Bridgeport Hospital around 6am this morning. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire On Da Roof
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a fire at Holland Avenue and Fairfield Avenue. They located a fire on the roof of 65 Holland Avenue, the Fusco Company. The firefighters had to get through a chained link fence to gain entry. Once the made entry it was only a few minutes before the fire was extinguished. Firefighters had to force entry to the building to ensure the fire did not spread inside the building which it did not. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident at Park and Harral Avenue. Radio reports said one person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle shot in the leg. A witness said they thought two people were shot. This is breaking news and none of this info has been confirmed. It is subject to change. If I get any updates I'll post it here.
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
5:50pm--UPDATE: Suspect in custody by an alert officer at Arctic and Helen Street. 3:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A carjacking just occurred at Union and Stratford Avenue. Taken was a blue and silver Subaru Legacy at knifepoint. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fill A Public Works Truck
#Bridgeport CT--The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities is joining hundreds of Public Works Departments from across New England to collect food and household goods to support our local community food bank needs. Help those in need by donating new diapers, toiletries, snacks, juice boxes, baby food and cereal. WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 9AM to 3PM WHERE: Margaret E. Morton Government Center, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT WHEN: Friday, May 25 & Saturday, May 26th from 8AM to 3PM WHERE: Stop & Shop, 2145 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport News: FBI Raids Bridgeport Health Care
6:00AMish-- The FBI raided the Bridgeport Health Care at 600 Bond Street this morning around 6am. In the past, there were alleged employee complaints about the company ’s failure to meet payroll and alleged financial mismanagement. Last month the facility filed for bankruptcy protection.