At 10:50 pm The Bridgeport Police Department made a juvenile arrest in the recent threat to our schools. The Bridgeport Police Department would like to ensure our community that the safety of our students and staff is a priority and that there will be a strong police presence at our schools. We would like to thank our patrol division, Detective Bureau, and our federal partners for working together on this case.
Many concerned parents reached out to us about a possible threat posted online. I immediately reached out and to the city and received this report:
The Bridgeport Police Department is aware of and actively investigating the recent threats to our schools. We are committed to ensuring that all our students and staff are safe in our schools and will provide all of the necessary resources to protect our schools.
Unofficial Facebook pages report a two hour delay with the schools tomorrow.
Additionally, we are actively and aggressively pursuing all individuals responsible for making these threats.
We strongly encourage, anyone who might have information regarding this threat to please contact the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. Also, if anyone would like to utilize our Tips Line, please call 203-576-TIPS.
Board Of Education Statement:
We are aware of a viral threat to our schools tomorrow. Safety is our top priority. Immediate steps:
• 2-hour delay for all schools
• Increased security presence
• No visitors or outdoor activities
• Keep doors locked
Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Thank you for your cooperation. For up to date and accurate information, please visit our Facebook page. We are in continuous communication with law enforcement in our joint efforts to keep schools safe.
Firefighters were called to William at East Washington Avenue for a Greater Bridgeport Transportation bus that was leaking diesel fuel on the roadway. I haven’t heard anything about any spinouts as a result. A special call was put in for the spill truck to respond to the scene.
2024-09-18@3:30pm–#Bridgeport CT
Today’s vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Wordin and Fairfield Avenue. A thick black column of smoke was visible for miles. Firefighters quickly knocked the fire down. Expect delays in the area, enough to take a different route until they tow the vehicle.
If anyone has better images please post below.
2024-09-18@12:10pm–#Bridgeport CT
Report of a MVA vs. Motorcycle at the 600 block of North Ave. Three parties were involved in the accident. Two patients were transported to the hospital one was in critical but stable condition and the second had non-critical injuries. There are no further details at this time.
Two people were injured in this crash involving a car and a motorcycle at North and French Street.
2024-09-16@7:44PM–#Bridgeport CT
On September 13, 2024, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at Howard Avenue and Fairfield Avenue for an equipment violation. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver, Sasha Garcia, had an outstanding warrant from Montville, Connecticut. She was transported to the Police Department pending pick-up by Montville authorities. The front seat passenger, Tavon Holman, also had outstanding warrants from Montville and Bridgeport. Holman was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, and further investigation revealed he is a convicted felon previously charged with stealing a firearm and having weapons in a motor vehicle.
Tavon Holman was placed under arrest and charged with stealing a firearm, criminal possession of a pistol, carrying a pistol without a permit, and illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $100,000. Additionally, Holman was issued an infraction for failure to wear a seat belt and was charged under the Bridgeport warrant for violating the deadly weapons registry, with an additional bond set at $5,000.
Report of a two car accident on the Stratford Ave. Bridge at 3:20 PM today. There were injuries reported but there is no report of anyone in critical condition at this time. Video credit: Frank Recchia
Report of a Pedestrian Struck at the intersection of Park Ave. and Benham Ave. A female pedestrian was transported to the hospital in critical condition. There are no further details at this time.
A wrong-way driver is facing charges after a multi-vehicle collision on I-95 in Stamford. Early on the morning of September 11, 2024, at around 2:53 a.m., state troopers from Troop G in Bridgeport responded to a five-car crash on I-95 northbound, near Exit 9. The incident followed reports of a wrong-way driver, identified as a dark-colored Toyota Corolla.
When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a heavily damaged black Toyota Corolla in the left lane, along with four other vehicles involved in the crash. The driver of the Corolla was identified as Jacqueline Remache, a 29-year-old from Bronx, New York. She did not have her driver’s license on her at the time.
During their interaction with Remache, troopers noticed signs of intoxication. Her eyes were watery and bloodshot, her speech was slurred, and there was a strong smell of alcohol. Although she initially denied drinking, she later admitted to consuming alcohol. She agreed to perform field sobriety tests, which she failed to complete satisfactorily.
Based on their observations and the information gathered, the troopers arrested Remache. She was transported to Troop G in Bridgeport, where she was charged with operating under the influence, driving the wrong way on a divided highway, improper entry onto a limited access highway, and failure to carry an operator’s license.
Remache was released on a $5,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on October 9, 2024.
