Bridgeport News: Wake Up Bridgeport!
1:06am--#Bridgeport CT-- Reprot of an odor of gas indoors at 27 East Eaton Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: He’s Running!
Despite Democratic Primary winner Joe Ganim's plea for Mayor Bill Finch to step aside for the good the party Bill Finch released this statement/press release today: As a father, and as chief executive of our state’s largest city, it’s my job to think about the long run. It’s my job to make Bridgeport an even better city than it is today -- a place where my kids, and your kids, will choose to live, work, and raise their families here, too. Regardless of party affiliation, as your mayor, I represent everyone in Bridgeport. Our better tomorrow is already taking shape -- the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after years of neglect, building at Steelpointe Harbor after decades of broken promises and…
Bridgeport News: Girl Critical After Crash With Car
#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle Wednesday afternoon. On September 16, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Ave. between the corner of Iranistan Ave. and Columbia St. Upon arrival on scene, police officers found a 2010 Toyota Prius had struck a bicycle being ridden by a ten-year-old female child. According to witnesses, a ten year old was riding a bike on the sidewalk, and then swerved out into the road where she was struck by the Prius. Police officers spoke with the driver of the Prius who is cooperating with the investigation. The child was transported…
Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Homicide Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit
Here is the press release on the story we told you as it happened: #Bridgeport, Conn. (September 17, 2015) – Yesterday evening the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in an open Bridgeport homicide case after a routine traffic stop turned into a motor vehicle pursuit. Cewell Sharpe (12/17/82) of Bridgeport is a possible suspect in an open homicide case. In connection with the motor vehicle pursuit, Sharpe was charged with operating with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey a stop sign, and violating conditions of a release. In addition, Sharpe was out on bond for two arrests that occurred on May 7, 2015 when he was charged with larceny, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, and…
I-95 Crash
1:11pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries on I-95 northbound between exits 27 and 27A. It does not appear to be slowing traffic too bad.
Bridgeport News: Teacher Assaulted
10:45am--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police dispatched to Cesar Batalla School at 606 Howard Avenue. A fifth grade teacher was assaulted by a student according to radio reports. This report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
7:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired near Remington and Tudor Street. So far no one or anything reported hit. UPDATE: A mother on Remington Street called police to report a bullet hole in her daughters room on the second floor. This report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends With Suspect In Cusotdy
5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An armed suspect possibly wanted in a homicide was apprehended near the on ramp at Bluefish Stadium after a brief pursuit from the Hollow. This report was made possible by the support of:
Bridgeport News: Sacred Heart Bus Accident
12:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Expecting someone on the Sacred Heart bus? Expect them to be late as the bus was involved in an accident at Madison and Eckert Street. This report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Shooting Incidents
Here are two press releases from the City of Bridgeport: Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- Today, Bridgeport Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired near the corner of Daniels Ave. and Trumbull Ave. Upon arrival at the reported scene, police officers did not find a victim or suspect. The location of the alleged incident is not too far from several schools, and, as a matter of precaution, following the 911 call about the alleged incident police called for a temporary lockdown of Hallen School, Park City Magnet School, and Wilbur Cross School. The lockdown at each school was lifted minutes after police arrived at the alleged scene only to find no trace of a victim or suspect. Detectives…