Throwback Thursday
Be green in Bridgeport. A poster as seen in Morton Government Center (City Hall Annex) on State Street.
Bridgeport Police Make Arrest In Chubby’s Homicide
#Bridgeport CT--On August 1, 2015, Bridgeport and Fairfield PD responded to a fight and drowning at Chubby’s Bar and Restaurant at 3488 Fairfield Avenue. The victim was Wayne Bentley (2-26-73). On today’s date 1-12-16 an arrest warrant was secured and served, arresting Richard de Carvalho “Ricky D” (9-10-82). de Carvalho was charged with: Criminally Negligent Homicide in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-58 Assault 3rd in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-61 Breach of Peace 2nd degree in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-181. Bond set at $500,000 DoingItLocal had the only cameras at the scene and here was the orignal report:
Bridgeport News: Threatening With A Gun
4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to a house at the intersection of Park Avenue and Cottage Street where a man was threatening another man with a gun.
Bridgeport News: Mother/Child Hit By Truck Mom Dies
#BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Police released the following information regarding a fatal accident involving two pedestrians in downtown Bridgeport: On Jan 11, 2016 at 1530 hrs 2 pedestrians, a 41 year old female and her 9 year old son were struck by a GMC pickup truck while crossing John St near the intersection of West Avenue. The female, identified as Carmen Martinez of Fairfield Ave was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where she died of her injuries. Her son (name withheld) was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was transferred to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of internal trauma. Family notified. The operator of the truck, Joseph Frazier, 70, of Berkley, MA remained at the scene and was not injured. Traffic Division Serious Crash Investigation…
Bridgeport News: Store Robbed By Young Teen With Gun
3:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- J&M Grocery at 129 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gun point by a black teen about 15-16 years old. He was wearing a gray hoodie with black pants with 3 white stripes down it according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of an armed robbery in the 600 block of Dewey Street. There aren't many details at this time but I'd rather give everyone a heads up to the situation than wait for all the details IF they even become available. This report is made possible by:
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) will hold four office hour meetings in January. Residents of the 22nd Senate District in Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Monroe are welcome to attend these sessions. “I attend and participate in many events and gatherings throughout Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Monroe,” saidSenator Moore. “Getting to hear from people all over the district is so critical to my ability to best represent our communities in the State Senate. Office hours serve as another opportunity for people to let me know the issues they and their neighbors are facing. I am excited for folks to turn out to these events so together we can discuss how the legislature can better address our local concerns.” The…