At 11:33 am Bridgeport ECC received a call of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 200 block of Grant Street. The male victim was stabbed in the upper area and is in critical condition. There is no more information at this time.
ASSAULT DANGEROUS WEAPON/ ROBBERY BROOKS / SPRING
At 2:26pm Bridgeport ECC received a call from Bridgeport Hospital Security reporting a male victim arrived at the Emergency Department with a laceration to the arm. The victim states that this incident occurred at a robbery at Brooks and Spring last night. This is an active investigation.
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state.
The motorcade will follow the route established last year, beginning at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continuing through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession will travel from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector, then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit 17.
From there, the procession will head north up Saugatuck Avenue (Route 136) from Exit 17, continue north on Riverside Avenue (Route 33) to Wilton Road, and cross the Wilton town line. The route is closed and continuous, meaning that with the assistance of a police escort, the participating motorcyclists will drive through traffic lights and not stop at stop signs.
Motorists should anticipate extended traffic delays along the procession’s route, which could potentially last 45 minutes or longer. Although delays are to be expected, please be mindful of those we lost over 20 years ago, as well as their families who are with us today, as it is a day for remembrance and reflection.
It is recommended that wherever possible, alternate routes should be sought to avoid these areas, as they will be rendered completely impassable until the entire procession clears.
The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the Don Raphael Restaurant at 256 Oak Street at approximately 4:30 am for a fire in a commercial building. Fire units arrived on scene to find smoke and fire visible from the building at which time an aggressive interior fire attack was conducted. This was placed under control at 5:19 am and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshall’s office is investigating.
On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:52 AM, dispatch received a call about a threatening incident involving a firearm at 175 Helen St. The suspect, later identified as Willie Tyron Johnson, was reported to be chasing his roommates down the street while making threats with a firearm. Officers were quickly provided with a description of Johnson and his direction of travel, leading to his swift arrest by patrol officers. An investigation began immediately to find additional evidence.
Johnson was subleasing a room at the address where the incident occurred. Since the firearm was not found on Johnson during his initial arrest, officers applied for a risk search warrant to locate it. The judge approved the warrant based on the facts and circumstances presented. During the search of Johnson’s bedroom, officers discovered two handguns: a SCCY CPX 9mm and a Colt .32 caliber. It is important to note that Johnson is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.
Johnson was charged with several offenses, including criminal possession of a firearm (two counts), threatening with a firearm, risk of injury to a child, and breach of peace. His bond was set at $75,000.
Today the Bridgeport Teacher’s Union met at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield for a closed all-member union meeting. Jeff Morrissey is the president of the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA), the union that represents the teachers in Bridgeport Public Schools told us that the meeting will address recent changes and listening to member’s concerns.
On September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:44 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at Boca Oyster Bar, located at 10 East Main St. The alarm was determined to be false. As the officers were preparing to leave the scene, they noticed a Dodge Charger in the Bass Pro parking lot across the street performing “donuts” and spinning its tires, leaving fresh circular skid marks on the pavement.
The driver of the Dodge Charger was later identified as Luis G. Hartwell. After completing the reckless driving maneuvers, Hartwell parked his vehicle next to another car, which was occupied by a male spectator. Officers approached Hartwell as he exited his vehicle. As he attempted to return to his car and opened the driver’s side door, officers quickly detained him. While requesting Hartwell’s vehicle paperwork, one of the officers noticed a clear plastic bag containing a white powdery substance in his fanny pack, which later tested positive for cocaine during booking.
On further investigation, Hartwell was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. In addition to reckless driving, officers discovered that his vehicle had neither valid registration nor insurance. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered a loaded Ruger Security 9mm handgun with a light and laser attachment near the driver’s seat. Hartwell, who is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition, was also charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, and the illegal transfer or purchase of a pistol or revolver.
Hartwell’s bond was set at $100,000.
The vigilant work of the patrol officers on the A shift led to the discovery of the reckless operation of the vehicle, as well as the seizure of another illegal firearm from the streets of Bridgeport. The arresting officer’s training and experience enabled the quick identification of narcotics, which further led to the recovery of the firearm.
Report of two separate motor vehicle accidents, the first at the intersection of Seaview Ave and Williston Street, where a vehicle went through a metal fence into a tree.
The second is reported by unconfirmed witness reports to be a hit and run with one car striking a building at Seaview Ave and Crescent Ave.
Despite being only a block away, there is not at this time a known connection between the two crashes.
