Bridgeport News: Delivery Person Robbed At Gunpoint, Car Taken
10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pizza delivery person was robbed at gunpoint by two males who then took his car, a gray Nissan Pathfinder. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired, Car Hit
10:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 1500 block of East Main Street. A car was hit, so far no reports of anyone being hit. Shell casings have been located. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A third ambulance has been dispatched for a high-speed crash at Seaview near Deacon Street for a crash with injuries. Apparently, the traffic lights are out it in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Power Outage
9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a possible transformer explosion causing a power outage in the Knowlton/Washington Street area. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a robbery in the 500 block of Connecticut Avenue. The victim was thrown to the ground by two males who then robbed him and fled in a gray car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Trapped Under A Car
5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man trapped under a red car at Bass Pro. Firefighters arrived to find a man under the car trapped and then quickly reported he had freed himself. He was transported to the hospital by EMS. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Homicide Arrest
#Bridgeport CT--This morning, members of the Fugitive Task Force apprehended Richard Evans of 350 Dogwood Drive) and served him with an arrest warrant charging him with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is alleged to have fatally shot Reginald May at 140 Alice Street on July 2, 2017. The evidence shows that Evans lured May out of his apartment by setting off his car alarm, and then opening fire on him from a neighboring yard when he came outside to investigate. Evans is held on a $1,000,000 bond. Great work by all that worked on this case led by Detective Heanue. \ (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Robbed At The Hospital
2:20pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect detained at Central and Connecticut Avenue. 2:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Security at Bridgeport Hospital has called the police to report that a person was robbed by force in the hospital. Security if following the suspect on Barnum Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Domestic Incident Leads To Fire
#Bridgeport CT--Only DoingItLocal was on the scene when this happened. Bridgeport Police Press Release: About 10:30 pm last night we received reports of a domestic incident at 158 Beechwood Ave that led to a structure fire. Crews responded to a structure fire at 158 Beechwood Avenue last night, occupants on the first floor heard the smoke detector going off on the 3rd floor and exited the building. that's when they saw smoke coming from the 3rd floor, all occupants were out on arrival of firefighters. one person was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, the second floor was vacant, 4 engines 2 ladders, 1 safety officer, and assistant chief responded, red Cross notified, 8 people were displaced, and this fire is under investigation. The…
Bridgeport News: Fire On Beechwood Avenue
10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were on a call on Beechwood Avenue when they noticed smoke near the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street and radioed the Emergency Communication Center. They then made sure everyone got out of the home at 158 Beechwood Avenue. There was heavy fire on the second and third floors. Firefighters made entry into the apartments and reported everyone had safely made it out. Within fifteen minutes firefighters had the bulk of the fire out. There were no reported injuries but I did see EMS checking a few residents to make sure they were okay. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.