10:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire at 800 Union Avenue, Google Maps says it is Moore Precision Tools. Most of the fire was extinguished by employees prior to firefighter's arrival, they are checking to make sure the fire didn't extend elsewhere. This report is made possible by our sponsor who will make it Like It Never Even Happened!
#Bridgeport CT-- Police arrested Jarod Hamilton, age 19 in connection with the shooting death of Khali Davis, on December 23rd in front of the Maple Deli at Kossuth and Maple Street. Davis was 22 and was the city's 23rd homicide for 2017.
#BRIDGEPORT CT – Today, the Discovery Museum announced that former Bridgeport Mayor and State Senator Bill Finch has officially started in his new role as executive director. The news comes as the museum celebrates its 60th anniversary. "I've always been a big fan of the Discovery Museum," said Bill Finch, who grew up nearby, visited the museum as a kid and has since taken all four of his sons there. "That plays a major role in my excitement for this opportunity to help the museum grow and thrive today, tomorrow, and for generations to come." After an extensive search process for a new executive director – during which the Discovery Museum board emphasized that community partnerships with local institutions and fundraising…
10:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are evacuating two buildings at Howard and Fairfield Avenue due to an odor of gas in both buildings. Expect travel delays in the area. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:
12:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to break up a large gathering at Park and Rooster River Boulevard. This news report is made possible by:
9:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman has been hit by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Fairfield and Clinton Avenue. It appears she was hit by a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus but this has not been confirmed by anyone on the scene.
#Bridgeport CT--Today around 3pm the Snack Shop at at 604 Newfield Avenue was raided by police and city officials after pressure from City Council Member Eneida Martinez. The location corner of Revere and Newfield Avenue was the scene of the city's first homicide of 2018. Captain Roderick Porter told us that the area has become a nuisance. The store is open past midnight which Captain Porter said there is nothing around to warrant the store being open that late. He said it attracts unwanted activities like drug sales. Captain Porter said the city's health, building and fire departments were also on scene to look for any potential violations.
1:00am--#Bridgeport CT--There is a report of a water main break at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. Aquarion on the way. Icing is a possibility in the area. You can also expect low water pressure and brown water due for a period of time. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: 3 Massachusetts tourist admit to breaking into the theater: Joshua Mollica, 21, of Berlin, MA, Ryan Mello, 33, of Quincy, MA, and John Mooney, 35, of Taunton, MA, were each charged with third-degree criminal trespass and released on a written promise to appear in court. 12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have two in custody after they broke into the Majestic Theater at 1325 Main Street. This sounds more like thrill seekers than homeless people. A developer was chosen over the summer to renovate and develop the long-dormant theater.
1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to 1268 Pembroke Street for smoke in the building. The structure is a 3 story brick building with a store on the first floor and residential units above. Smoke was found on the first floor and firefighters searched for the source of the fire. It was in the walls between the first and second floor and spreading quickly. Four alarms were called and surrounding towns provided mutual aid to cover the empty fire stations in Bridgeport due to this fire. Over fifty Bridgeport Firefighters were on scene opening walls and attacking hot spots. Firefighters removed a family dog and the tenants of the building are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. The health department was…
