Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Furniture on Fire on Fox

5:20pm--#Bridgeport CT---"Furniture" on fire is the reason firefighters are at 64 Fox Street on the 2nd floor.  The fire did not extend to any other part of the house.   Hey don't run out of oil and burn your furniture for heat in the upcoming cold snap.  Call Joe our sponsor today!: "Muebles" en el fuego es la razón bomberos están en 64 Fox Street en el segundo piso. El fuego no se extendió a cualquier otra parte de la casa. "Moveis" pegando fogo é a razão que bombeiros estão em 64 Fox Street, no 2º andar. O fogo não se estendeu a qualquer outra parte da casa.

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Bridgeport News: Apartment Fire

11:29pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 352 Bunnell Street where there is a fire in the ceiling of the second floor apartment.   This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena al 352 Bunnell calle donde hay un incendio en el techo del segundo piso. Bombeiros em cena no 352 Bunnell Street, onde há um incêndio no teto do apartamento no segundo andar.

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Home

UPDATE:  Bridgeport Police Press Release: Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night on Saunders Avenue. The victim has been identified as William Ocasio Jr., 25, of Bridgeport. Police responded to a report of a shooting at 7:40 p.m. at 306 Saunders Ave. The victim and witnesses reported that Ocasio answered a ring at the doorbell and was confronted by two hooded and masked males, one of whom had a firearm. As the victim and a witness pushed the door closed, shots were fired, and Ocasio was struck in the side and arm. He was taken to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, where he was in stable condition today. The motive remains under investigation and detectives are pursuing leads. 7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to…

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Westport Pursuit Ends In Bridgeport

At approximately 2:15 pm, Westport officers responded to Castle Wine & Spirits on a report of a shoplifting complaint. The female suspect reportedly stole a bottle of liquor and hid it in a bag while her male companion distracted other employees. Store employees provided dispatch with a description of the suspects and suspect vehicle. Detective Heinmiller spotted the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of another local liquor store. Other officers attempted to stop the vehicle who led police on a brief pursuit. With the assistance of Fairfield, Bridgeport and CT State Police, the vehicle was stopped on Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. Three suspects were taken into custody and the stolen liquor was recovered. It was later determined that nothing was stolen from the second store. The following…

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Bridgeport News: Goose In The Road

9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police were dispatched to Union Avenue just before Orange Street for a possible goose in the middle of the road causing a hazard.  Multiple calls received.  Unknown if  there is fowl play........ This report sponsored by: Policía fueron enviados a Union Avenue justo antes de Orange Street para una posible ganso en el medio de la carretera causando un peligro. Varias llamadas recibidas. Desconocido si hay juego sucio A polícia foi enviada para Union Avenue pouco antes Orange Street para uma possível ganso no meio da estrada, causando um perigo. Várias chamadas recebidas. Desconhecido se há jogo sujo

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Bridgeport News: Firetruck Hit

10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--A car and a firetruck have collided at Park and University Avenue.  No reported injuries.   This report sponsored by: Un coche y un camión de bomberos han chocado en el parque y la avenida Universidad. No reportado lesiones. Um carro e um caminhão de bombeiros colidiram na Park e University ave. N relataram lesões.

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Bridgeport News: Parking Questions?

BConnected Mayor Finch is also urging residents who are having parking issues, questions about the snow emergency, or do not believe their street has been plowed to use Bridgeport’s BConnected service.   “BConnected is our one-stop-shop for Bridgeporters to request services from their government. I urge all residents to communicate with us through this service. We’re here to serve, and this is a great tool for communicating any issues in the community.”   BConnected services can be accessed three different ways: 1) Download the BConnected App on your smartphone, 2) Visit BConnected online at www.bridgeportct.gov/bconnected, or 3) Call the BConnected hotline at 203-576-1311. Finch también exhorta a los residentes que están teniendo problemas de aparcamiento, preguntas acerca de la emergencia…

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Bridgeport Detectives Investigate Shooting

Bridgeport Police Press Release: #Bridgeport, Conn. (Jan. 31, 2015) -- Detectives are investigating a shooting today that happened on Trumbull Avenue near Terrace Circle. The victim, identified as Khyren Best, 14, of Bridgeport, was walking with two other males  at approximately 2:30 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up and the driver fired several shots. The teen was struck in the buttocks. The vehicle was described as a silver-colored car. The victim was taken in a private vehicle to Saint Vincent's Medical Center, and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.  Police are interviewing witnesses. The victim was not able to provide specific details about what occurred. Los detectives están investigando un tiroteo que ocurrió hoy en Trumbull Avenue, cerca…

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Bridgeport News: Child Left Alone in Car

5:24pm--#Bridgeport CT--A supervisor from Stop and Shop at 4531 Main Street called police that a child about 4-5 years of age is left alone in a black Volvo station wagon.  It is currently 23 degrees outside.   This report sponsored by: Un supervisor de Stop and Shop en 4531 Main Street llamó a la policía de que un niño de 4-5 años de edad se queda solo en una estación de Volvo wagon negro. En la actualidad es de 23 grados fuera. Um supervisor de Stop and Shop em 4531 Main Street chamou a polícia que uma criança de cerca de 4-5 anos de idade é deixado sozinho em um preto Volvo station wagon. Atualmente esta 23 graus lá fora.

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