Person Shot
Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting at Central High School by the bleachers near Madison Avenue. No report on the person's condition but it did not appear to be life threatening. 2024-12-31@6:35pm
Bridgeport News: Back to Back Route 8 Crashes
Be careful with driving on the holidays! A 3 car crash just happened on Route 8 Northbound on the Exit 2A onramp, just off the heals of an Exit 2 single car crash. We're now getting a report of a Fed Ex truck on fire by Exit 1D. So that's Exit 2A, 2, and 1D that all have issues at the moment.
Pedestrian Struck
Bridgeport Police are investigating a crash on Madison Avenue involving a pedestrian (near North Av). The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Witnesses told me it allegedly involved the red pick-up truck.
Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm
On December 27th, around 11:20 a.m., an altercation occurred at a gas station in the 900 Block of Park Avenue involving three parties, including Curtis Dwayne Gibbs. During the incident, a firearm was discharged, though no injuries were reported. Later that day, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport Police stopped a motor vehicle near Norman Street and State Street. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs, a passenger in the vehicle, refused to exit and ignored verbal commands from officers, leading to a vehicle pursuit through the City of Bridgeport. The chase caused a motor vehicle accident and continued onto I-95 north. With assistance from Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police, the vehicle was eventually stopped at Exit 41. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs was arrested…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire has shut down Route 8/25 northbound near exit two. A passenger car rear-ended box truck and caught fire. The fire started extending to the empty box truck. Reports of injuries including a woman who is pregnant. 2024-12-28@12:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Bridgeport Police Pursue Suspect in Vehicle Chase Ending on I-95
At approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Norman Street and State Street. The driver refused to exit the car and ignored officers' verbal commands, leading to a pursuit through Bridgeport that extended onto I-95 North. The chase ended near exit 41 in Milford, where Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police assisted in stopping the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, and the investigation remains ongoing. Unconfirmed radio reports suggested the driver was wanted in connection with a shots-fired incident. A witness at the scene reported that the driver released a dog onto the officers during the confrontation. Authorities reportedly recovered a firearm, though additional details have yet to be confirmed.
Hi-Ho-Ho Smokestack?
Last week we met with Bridgeport officials on the new paint scheme on the Hi-Ho Daddario coal chute on North Avenue. Mayor Ganim mentioned that the red and white smoke stack on the PSEG is slated for demolition and would like to save it. Many have said it is a beacon for boats and aircraft. Alex from DoingItLocal had the best idea!
Bridgeport News: Victim ID’d in CT Ave Fire
Today, the Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that an identification was made on the victim from the structure fire that occurred on December 23rd. The victim Fabienne Laramee, 26 succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department sends its condolences to the family during this difficult time. The Red Cross has assisted another family from this fire totaling: 6 Families (14 adults, 6 children, and 1 dog) The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police, Fire, and Explosion investigation unit are working together as this is an active investigation to determine the cause of this structure fire.
Structure Fire
Firefighters were called to an alarm in the 400 block of Bishop Avenue, firefighters found a working fire in the walls on the third floor which spread to the roof. 5 adults, 4 children, and 10 dogs will be spending Christmas elsewhere when the Red Cross relocates them and attends to their immediate needs. Chief Edwards stressed the importance of working fire alarms especially this time of the year. 2024-12-24@4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/qrYeN2nK14g At approximately 4:50 PM, Bridgeport ECC received phone calls of a structure fire of a wood frame residential building on Connecticut Ave. 3 individuals were transferred to the hospital for evaluation and unfortunately, there was one fatality. 4 adults and 4 children are being relocated by the Red Cross. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion investigation unit are investigating.