Bridgeport News: Shoot Out
2:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Reports of shots fired between two cars at Stratford and Union Avenue. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Off Duty Cop Catches 2 Breaking Into His Home
1:04am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Off duty police officer living on Exeter Street catches two burgulars breaking into his home and has them detained according to radio reports. On duty officers on the way. This report is made possible by:
Prayers For Water Rescue
5:28pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--First responders were called to Seaside Park for a paddle boater who drifted out too far. Fairfield and Bridgeport Marine Units have been scouring the area since. Suffolk County brought in a helicopter to aid in the search from the air. Fire chief at 8:30pm that they will give the search another hour. Witnesses told me that the man's wife and minister were on scene praying. Please do the same.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired PT Barnum
1:38am--UPDATE: Police have two in custody after a brief foot pursuit. 1:27am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police confirm hearing shots fired near building 3. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Crash
1:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police investigate this two car crash at Freeman and Seaview Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital and another taken into police custody. K-9 was called to check the black sedan.
Bridgeport News: 1 In Custody After Break In Attempt
11:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--One person is in custody after trying to break in to a home on Highland Avenue. Looks like he's going to need our sponsor! This report is made possible by:
Ganim Proposes 2nd Chance Society Initiatives
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today joined Bridgeport area businesses and nonprofits to launch the first steps of a major 2nd chance society initiative whose goal ultimately is to encourage and incentivize the private sector hiring of ex-offenders who may have a criminal record from their past. At least a dozen Bridgeport area businesses gathered with Mayor Ganim, state lawmakers and Bridgeport City Councilors to sign a “Fair Chance Pledge” to give individuals re-entering society from incarceration a fair chance at being hired. Specifically, Mayor Ganim is proposing a $50,000 budget transfer in the form of a challenge grant to the private sector to leverage the investment with foundational support and funds from federal and state government. The goal…
Route 8 Closures
Beginning at 7pm tonight there will lane closures on Route 8 throughout the summer for bridge replacements near exit 4. The bridges have been prefabricated on the side of highway and are ready to be put in place. This will reduce the construction time from 2 years to one summer. There numerous phases of the construction so visit http://rt8bridgeport.com/ . Two construction cameras have been installed and can be viewed here: http://rt8bridgeport.com/livefeed/
Bridgeport Library Movie Night!
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Bridgeport News: Copper Fox Eviction Dispute
3:21pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were called to the Copper Fox at 2929 Fairfield Avenue where the ex tenants of the Copper Fox have been evicted and they were taking items from the kitchen according to radio reports.