Category: Bridgeport

On August 20, 2024, officers were dispatched to Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue for a high-visibility foot patrol in the federally subsidized housing complex, which has recently seen a rise in violent criminal activity, including shootings, drug sales, and robberies. While patrolling the 500 Block of Trumbull Avenue, officers observed five males loitering. One of them, later identified as Javier Cabrera, separated from the group and began running. Officers pursued him on foot through the housing complex. Cabrera entered an occupied apartment and concealed a black Glock 30 .45 Auto with obliterated serial numbers inside a shopping bag. He then exited the apartment, where he was apprehended and searched. Officers found multiple pre-packaged containers of marijuana and approximately $214 in suspected drug proceeds.

Javier Cabrera was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm (two counts), alteration of firearm identification marks, possession with intent to sell, interfering with an officer, second-degree burglary, and second-degree criminal trespass. His bond was set at $150,000.

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Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a bedroom closet in the 800 block of Colorado Avenue. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. There were no reported injuries.

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On Thursday 8/22/2024 Officers Mendoza and Sadowski of the Bridgeport police patrol division received credible information regarding a party brandishing a firearm in their patrol area on Park Avenue near Washington Terrace. This area has notable incidents of gun violence. The officers received a vehicle description and observed the vehicle traveling without a front license plate. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on Washington Avenue at Sanford Place. After contacting the male operator who matched the description of the suspect he was directed out of the vehicle.

As the suspect exited the vehicle officers observed a spent pistol shell casing on the driver’s seat indicative of a pistol fired from within the vehicle.  The suspect was detained as well as the female passenger and subsequent investigation resulted in locating a loaded Glock 22 .40 Caliber pistol under the passenger seat as well as an additional spent shell casing. The pistol had a high-capacity magazine with 12 rounds in it, it had a laser sight attached, and the serial number had been obliterated. It was secured into evidence for additional forensic testing.

Neither occupant of the vehicle had a pistol permit. The driver was identified as Ramos, Roberto 28 years old of Bridgeport and Torres, Everdoll 35 also of Bridgeport. Both were charged with carrying pistol without permit, Alteration of Firearm identification, Illegal possession of large-capacity magazine. Bond was set at 50,000. Ramos was additionally charged with failure to display plates.

Report of a fire in the basement at the 2000 block of East Main Street. The fire is out at this time.

At 5:43PM Bridgeport ECC received calls of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 500 block of East Washington Ave. Officers responded finding a male victim stabbed in the upper body. The victim was transported to the hospital. This is an active investigation, we will update you as information comes to light.

At 7:30pm Bridgeport Police Department, Milford Police Department, and Connecticut State Police apprehended suspect Dale Kirkland in Bridgeport at the corner of East Main St. and Berkshire Ave. Kirkland had a warrant out for his arrest due to the incident this morning in Milford, where an unresponsive baby was found. This is an active investigation.

Photo Credit: Frank Recchia

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Bridgeport, CT – Harding High School, a growing institution both academically and culturally, is grappling with the challenges of increased enrollment. The school’s expanding student body has strained its existing facilities, leading to overcrowding and limitations on athletic programs.

Dr. Carmela M. Levy-David, Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools has outlined the school’s efforts to address these issues. One significant step is the conversion of three open collaborative spaces into classrooms, providing an additional 90 seats for students. This strategic move aims to alleviate the pressure on existing classroom capacity.

To further support students’ academic and personal growth, the school has also added counseling support. This increased presence of counselors will allow for more frequent interactions with students, providing them with valuable guidance and support as they navigate their educational journey.

Athletic programs at Harding High School have been particularly impacted by the overcrowding. The school’s gymnasium, originally designed for 850 students, now accommodates a student body of 1,250. This limited space has hindered the school’s ability to host state tournament games.

To address these challenges, the district is undertaking a comprehensive demographic study and a facilities master plan. These initiatives aim to identify potential locations within the city where a new sports complex can be built, serving all of the local high schools. Such a facility would provide much-needed space for athletic programs and enable the schools to host regional and state tournaments.

As Harding High School continues to evolve and grow, the district’s commitment to providing a quality education and supportive environment for its students remains unwavering. The proposed solutions, including the classroom conversion, increased counseling support, and the development of a new sports complex, reflect the district’s dedication to addressing the challenges posed by the school’s growing enrollment.