Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
5:09pm-- A pedestrian has been reported hit at Connecticut and Bishop Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
4:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a report of a drive-by shots fired near building 15. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: New Bridgeport Fire Recruit Class
#Bridgeport Connecticut--Mayor Joe Ganim joined Connecticut US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode today to present the 23 new Bridgeport fire recruits who have been selected to begin training at the Connecticut state fire academy. The new class is a diverse group made up almost entirely of Bridgeport residents, and includes military veterans, second chance returning citizens, and descendants of Bridgeport firefighters. Funding to hire most of the recruit class comes from a federal SAFER grant of $2.7 Million awarded to Bridgeport by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant funds the training and salaries of 17 of the new recruits. With the new recruits completing their training, Bridgeport’s Fire Department will reach a…
Bridgeport News: Car Intentionally Hits Motorcyclist
12:12am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Report of a car intentionally hitting a motorcyclist at Connecticut and Baldwin Street and the car then fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: The Bionic Mayor
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The Bionic Mayor Joe Ganim greeted the new firefighter recruits this morning along with other officials. I'll have a video report soon. His right arm has been in a sling following surgery to repair a torn bicep that he injured playing basketball against his son according to city spokesperson Av Harris.
Bridgeport News: Pistol Whipped & Robbed
12:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was pistol whipped and robbed of his wallet and cash at the corner of Iranistan and Fairfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by: 12:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Un hombre fue golpeado con una pistola. Le robaron su billetera con dinero en la esquina de Iranistan y Fairfield Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
12:09am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A strong armed robbery (by force no weapon) occurred by 5 males at the corner of Maplewood and Pequonnick Street. Take was the victims cellphone. This news report is made possible by http://www.senshidoct.com/
Bridgeport News: Man Assaulted
11:25pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was assaulted by someone with a bat (baseball) at North and Wood Avenue. The victim and his brother just arrived by private vehicle to St. Vincent's Hospital. This news report is made possible by: 11:25pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Un hombre fue assaltado por alguien con un bate de béisbol an la North y Wood avenue. La victima y su hermano fueron en auto privado a St.Vincent's Hospital.
Bridgeport Crashes
5:14pm--#Bridgeport Connectciut-- Two crashes to report. Barnum and Hallett Street and another crash at North Avenue near Colonial Avenue. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by: