Category: Bridgeport

11:44pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Report of 10 women fighting in the street at Beechmont and Thorme Street.  They dispersed as police arrived.

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9:33pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–2133 hours, a shooting incident occurred in front of 177 Denver Avenue, Bridgeport. Multiple shots were fired by an unknown assailant, and a 16 year old male victim was struck in the back by this gunfire. The victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment, and is in serious condition at this time. Detectives are at the incident location, and the Detective Bureau Identification Unit will process the crime scene. Any citizen with information about this crime is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Department confidential tips line at 203-576-TIPS (8477)

(Bridgeport Police Press Release)

9:34pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Firefighters were called to 198 Calhoun Avenue for a rubbish fire in the back of the structure.  The fire spread to adjoining containers of the multi-family home.  There was also a car dealer with cars parked near the fence on Lexington Avenue that did received minor damage.   Firefighters quick response as well as calling for additional resources prevented the fire from extending into the house.  There were no reported injuries.

5:24pm—#Westport Connecticut– #cttraffic– A pedestrian has been hit in front of Whole Foods at 399 Post Rd West.  Initial reports said the person is conscious and alert.

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3:11pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– There were multiple injuries in this crash a Norman and Fairfield Avenue. A witness told me she was frightened as the gray Nissan came towards her and rolled over after being allegedly struck by the white van.

9:55pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Firefighters at Station 12 a block away at heard a crash and immediately headed towards the crash even before it was called in by people at the scene at Main and Thorme Street.  Had they not, the outcome could have been tragic as one person was trapped in one of the cars and the car was on fire.  They grabbed a fire extinguisher and quickly doused the flames.  They then turned their attention a freeing the driver.  The other car was driving down Main Street in the wrong direction allegedly causing the crash.  The three occupants in that car fled on foot and reported injured and limping away.  Firefighters were for over fifteen minutes extricating the victim who is reported in stable condition.

UPDATE: The driver trapped is badly injured according to radio reports. The 3 males in the other car that fled were traveling in the wrong direction on Main Street. The road will be closed for and extended period of time.

9:55pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A two car crash at Main and Thorme Street with a car fire and entrapment.   Firefighters quickly got the fire out.   All occupants in the crash fled the scene on foot expect for the person trapped in the car which they were able to free.

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3:15pm–01/12–#Bridgeport Connecticut– On Thursday, the Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force assisted by SNTF-SW executed a search warrant located on the second floor of the 3 family residence located at #357 Beechwood Avenue in Bridgeport. Surveillance had been set-up for approx. 3 hours and the primary suspect was stopped in a MV after leaving the residence. The suspect was detained and a soft entry was made. Another suspect was located behind the residence working on a car. That suspect was detained and was allowed to go into the basement with Police to get his ID when Narcotics were observed in plain view. That subject lived in a basement apartment which was not included in the original Search Warrant. There was a second Search Warrant for a 2004 Honda Accord that was seized at the residence.

The Basement Apartment was secured and a third Search Warrant was obtained for that Apartment and was executed at approx. 10:00pm.  Seized from the second floor and the basement of the residence as well as the Basement Apartment was 238 Grams of Cocaine and Crack (1/2 Pound), 797 Grams of Marihuana (28 ounces = 1 3⁄4 pounds), 207 Grams of Marihuana Wax (6 ounces), 44 Grams of Edible Marihuana, 16 fluid ounces of Hydrocodone (Opioid), Narcotics Packaging, Scales, Grinders as well as a “Kilo Press”. There was also $14,839.00 in cash seized as well as Five (5) Handguns (2 with laser sights) and two (2) Sawed-Off shotguns (14 and 15 inch barrels). Also seized from the rear of the residence was a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle with a Stolen Engine from another 2009 Kawasaki Ninja MC that had been stolen on 09/05/2015 from Derby.

Arrested wasCarlos FONTANEZ, aged 25 of #357 Beechwood Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Charges: Possession of Narcotics WITS, Possession of Narcotics WITS within 1500 feet of School, Possession of Marijuana WITS, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun (2 Counts), Possession Handgun with Mutilated Serial Numbers, Operating a Drug Factory.  Bond was set at $250,000.00.

(Bridgeport Police Press Release)

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6:36pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police break up a street fight outside Compare Foods on Fairfield Avenue.  EMS were on scene evaluating injuries.