Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is at Stratfor and Surf Avenue This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Smoking Pot
6:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters called to Hickory Street where the homeowner was frightened by the pot that was smoking excessively. There is a slight smoke condition in the home which firefighters will vent out. Nothing serious, but if you in the area now you know what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
5:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- East Main Street between Barnum and Maple Street is closed due to a water main break. This press release is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
5:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple injuries reported in a crash in front of 769 Capital Avenue which is between Main and Madison Avenue. Avoid the area. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport DMV Larceny Arrest
#Middletown, CT. (January 11, 2018): Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives arrested a former Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles employee today following an investigation of a monetary discrepancy at the DMV Bridgeport Office. Upon its Bridgeport Office manager’s discovery of the discrepancy, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notified the Office of the Connecticut State’s Attorney of suspected employee misconduct at the Department of Motor Vehicles Bridgeport office. The Office of the Chief State’s Attorney initiated an investigation and requested that Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives assist the Bridgeport Office of the State’s Attorney with the investigation. Through the course of the several-month-long investigation, WDMC detectives identified the suspect as Kimberly Brown, a motor…
Bridgeport News: Police Need Your Help Identifying
The Robbery squad is seeking assistance identifying a suspect who has committed several robberies this week in the Ogden St and Park St area. A firearm was used in one of the robberies. The suspect can be seen in the photo and video wearing a distinct dark color “NIKE” hoddie with a large white square on the front and back with the black “Nike” logo on the front.The suspect is described as 5’5”-5’9” light brown male. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Head Drives Self To Hospital-Crashes Into Ambulance
8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man suffering from a gunshot wound drove himself to the hospital and was about two blocks away from the emergency room when he crashed into an ambulance traveling on Barnum Avenue just before the intersection at Mill Hill Avenue. The EMS personnel quickly assessed the man's condition and found a gunshot wound near his neck according to radio broadcasts from EMS. A nearby ambulance quickly transported the victim. First responders told me he may not make it which will make the city's first homicide for 2018. The EMS personnel were not injured. Expect delays as Barnum Avenue will be closed from Mill Hill Avenue to Central Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Viewer Paula says there is a water main break on Harborview Avenue. Low water pressure and brown water are typical conditions during and after a water main break. Be careful if you plan on doing laundry! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport New: Parking Ban Lifted
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of today, January 8, 2018. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities continues to plow city roads. They will use all their resources in responding to tickets uploaded on Bridgeport 311. As of today, all streets have been plowed. Residents can expect crews and loaders to be out all week throughout the City for additional cleanup, especially on secondary roadways and cul-de-sacs that proved to be especially challenging due to abandon vehicles or vehicles that did not adhere to the parking ban. Plowing Residents can report plowing or any other related issues or concerns on Bridgeport 311 or by calling 203-576-7124. Sanitation and Recycling Collection Sanitation and Recycling Collection has…
Bridgeport News: Foot Pursuit-Manhunt
12:04pm--UPDATE: The suspect is in custody. The area schools were also in lock-in/lock-out. 11:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police just had a brief foot pursuit on Colorado and Denver Court. They lost him on Howard Court. They are looking for a white male, wearing jeans, boots, black jacket, reddish hair and light complexion. He fled after a traffic stop. If see him or see someone or if you live in the area and see someone matching that description running in your backyard call police. He could possibly be armed. This news report is made possible by: