Bridgeport News: Police Investigate ATM Skimming Device
11:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were dispatched to investigate the possibility of a skimming device on the ATM at Checkers, 233 North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim Freezes Spending/Hiring
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the city and his administration are anticipating that the Governor’s Interim Budget Proposal will fall short up to $27 million dollars in municipal funds for the City of Bridgeport. In wake of the uncertainty of financial funding from the state, the city will proceed cautiously with expenditures until the State budget is resolved. After discussions with other cities and towns and their OPM Finance Directors, the financial forecast for all municipalities is grim. Mayor Ganim is reviewing all City of Bridgeport departments, all city spending, and possible budget cuts to support expenditure savings. Everything is on the table for review including budget cuts on municipal projects, putting a hold on personnel increases,…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was hit by a car on Hancock Avenue near Maplewood Avenue. Radio reports said she was seriously injured, police spokesperson Rowena White said the woman suffered non-life threatening injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Name As One Of The Most Livable Cities
#Bridgeport, CT –The City of Bridgeport today announced it was a recipient of The Honorable Mention Large City 2017 Livability Award by the United States Conference of Mayor’s. The 2017 City Livability Awards, in its 38th year, recognizes and honors mayors for exemplary leadership in developing initiatives that enhance the quality of life in municipalities. Bridgeport was recognized for The Mayor’s Initiative on Re-entry Affairs (MIRA). This comprehensive city government program, launched by Mayor Ganim in August 2016, helps formerly incarcerated individuals to advance their education and careers to establish new lives. “I am so proud of MIRA for how it has positively impacted the lives of those individuals with prior convictions and their families,” said Mayor Ganim. “Being recognized across the country…
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Two Homicides Overnight
Bridgeport, CT - This morning, at 0214 hours, Bridgeport Police officers were called to the scene of a neighbor dispute at 950/952 State Street that turned violent resulting in one man, being shot. The male victim was located at Norman and Fremont Street and transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. While investigating that homicide, another fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of 140 Alice Street at 0427 hours. The victim, lived in the building. The motive is not clear at this time, but there is no connection to the previous incident. These are the 15th and 16th homicides this year. Bridgeport Police Department confirm that these are two separate and isolated incidents that don’t appear to involve any threat to…
Bridgeport News: Fire At Black Rock Printing
9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a dumpster fire at the Black Rock Print Shop at 3442 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of town. When firefighters arrived they found the dumpster was close to the building and the fire had extended to the building. Firefighters immediately called for more personnel and equipment. The fire had extended into the ceiling making access difficult. Multiple witness told me they heard fireworks just before the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate. A family that lived in an apartment above the print shop safely escaped and will more than likely need the Red Cross to assist them in overnight housing. Within the hour the firefighters had the fire out. There…
Bridgeport News: Cops Reunite Child With Mother
12:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for the police who help locate a child on Texas Avenue?! Police do this on a daily basis but it never gets reported. EMS on the way to check out the child. This good news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Steals Deliver Van Engaging In Pursuit
#Bridgeport CT-- Thursday, 6/29--Mercedes Bruno, 26, of 163 Catherine St., Bridgeport, allegedly stole a sprinter delivery van from Junco's Meat Market on Harral Avenue around 6:30am Thursday morning. She lead police on pursuit on I-95 ending in North Haven after hitting state police cars as well as several Bridgeport Police cars. The pursuit continued onto I-91 northbound when she struck another state police car near exit 12 which caused her to lose control of the van and she crashed into a light pole knocking it over and ending the pursuit. She was lead away in handcuffs with no further incident. Bruno was charged with two counts of assault on public safety personnel, two counts of criminal attempt to commit…
Bridgeport News: Carjacking- Two In Custody In Fairfield
10:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A resident on Coolidge Street (off Commerce Drive) called in a suspicious vehicle. Fairfield Police recognized the car from the BOLO (Be On The Look Out) for the carjacking on Stratford Avenue. It was a pizza delivery person that was robbed and jacked of his car. Police have two in custody. 10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A white Toyota was taken by force by three males at the intersection of Freeman and Stratford Avenue. No weapon was displayed, the victim was reportedly beaten by the three.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
9;11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash between two SUVAs at Main and North wit injuries reported. Traffic is a mess according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by :