Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
11:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- A white or light-colored car was seen fleeing the area of 181 Trumbull Gardens after shots were fired. So far, no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Blows Hand Off With M-80
6:15pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- A man lighting off fireworks at 680 Brewster Street accidentally blew his hand off according to police. This is near the intersection of Fairfield Avenue near the old bank. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Bridgeport News: Woman Shot By Stray Bullet While Sleeping
2:07am--#Bridgeport CT--This morning at approximately 0207 hours, dispatch received a call of shots fired into a home at 14 Lakeside Drive. Upon arrival, BPD found a female victim inside the home had sustained a graze to the head. A preliminary assessment was made that this was a non-life threatening injury as the victim was stable and transported to the hospital by EMT’s. The victim is identified as Jamilivette Padilla, age 18. Bridgeport Police and the Detective Bureau are working with Stratford PD on this matter and a related incident surrounding the circumstances of this shooting. If anyone has further information on this matter, please call 203-576-TIPS. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Firetruck Hit Responding To A Call
4:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Engine 12 was hit by a car while making a turn on Island Brook Extension. T The fire truck was responding with lights and sirens to an accident on Route 8/25 which turned out to be a false call. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Gas Leak Closes Roads
9:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene with gas reading in the manholes on Minnesota, Lousiana, Virginia and Huntington Turnpike. This news report is made possible by our safe sponsor:
Bridgeport News: West Beach At Capacity
12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- West Beach is is at capacity and is closed to any further traffic other than emergency vehicles according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by our sponsor who will keep you cool!
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…