3:11pm---#Bridgeport Prayers needed for a 4 year old who fell out of a 2nd story window at 1652 Stratford Avenue. Firefighters on scene asking the medics to step it up so it sounds serious. This is the third person this week to fall out of a second story window, the other two were adults.
12:00am--#Fairfield CT--#Black Rock CT--Police nab a person wanted in car break in's catching him after a brief foot pursuit behind Michael Gennaro's Steakhouse at 238 Post Road. The suspect was brought down after being tazed. Sorry, this was the best photograph I was able get as the sergeant directed the patrol officer to block the scene with his police cruiser. The suspect was transport to St. Vincent's Hospital to be treated for injuries prior to booking. This may be connected to a break in at Lexus Pre-Owned vehicles on Commerce Drive. I know the sergeant wasn't talking and the Shift Commander was on the road so I'll check with Lt. Perez tomorrow.
1:23AM--Report of a large street fight at Iranistan and State Street. Police calling for backup. This report made possible by:
11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Reports of 5 shots fired at Moutain Grove and Fairfield Avenue. The only reported hit was a blue Toyota that had the windows shot out. This report made possible by:
1:06am--#Bridgeport CT-- Reprot of an odor of gas indoors at 27 East Eaton Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This report made possible by:
Despite Democratic Primary winner Joe Ganim's plea for Mayor Bill Finch to step aside for the good the party Bill Finch released this statement/press release today: As a father, and as chief executive of our state’s largest city, it’s my job to think about the long run. It’s my job to make Bridgeport an even better city than it is today -- a place where my kids, and your kids, will choose to live, work, and raise their families here, too. Regardless of party affiliation, as your mayor, I represent everyone in Bridgeport. Our better tomorrow is already taking shape -- the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after years of neglect, building at Steelpointe Harbor after decades of broken promises and…
#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle Wednesday afternoon. On September 16, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Ave. between the corner of Iranistan Ave. and Columbia St. Upon arrival on scene, police officers found a 2010 Toyota Prius had struck a bicycle being ridden by a ten-year-old female child. According to witnesses, a ten year old was riding a bike on the sidewalk, and then swerved out into the road where she was struck by the Prius. Police officers spoke with the driver of the Prius who is cooperating with the investigation. The child was transported…
Here is the press release on the story we told you as it happened: #Bridgeport, Conn. (September 17, 2015) – Yesterday evening the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in an open Bridgeport homicide case after a routine traffic stop turned into a motor vehicle pursuit. Cewell Sharpe (12/17/82) of Bridgeport is a possible suspect in an open homicide case. In connection with the motor vehicle pursuit, Sharpe was charged with operating with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey a stop sign, and violating conditions of a release. In addition, Sharpe was out on bond for two arrests that occurred on May 7, 2015 when he was charged with larceny, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, and…
1:11pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries on I-95 northbound between exits 27 and 27A. It does not appear to be slowing traffic too bad.
10:45am--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police dispatched to Cesar Batalla School at 606 Howard Avenue. A fifth grade teacher was assaulted by a student according to radio reports. This report was made possible by:
