Bridgeport, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a man for stealing several bags of shrimp from Food Bazaar (500 Sylvan Ave.). On Monday, police officers were dispatched to Food Bazaar following a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival on scene, police officers located an individual sitting on the floor next to the store manager. The man on the floor – Carlos Muniz (DOB: 6/25/1978) – was identified as the shoplifter, and the police officer handcuffed and detained him. Police officers also determined that there was an active warrant for Muniz. After police officers reviewed video surveillance of the incident, it was evident that Muniz attempted to walk out of the store while concealing…
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors
5:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an odor of gas indoors at 204 Wheeler Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Over 30 Public Storage Units Broken Into
1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The manager at the Public Storage Units on Wordin Avenue has called police that over 30 storage units have been broken into. The entire first floor and many on the 2nd floor have been broken into according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
#Bridgeport Police Chief Addresses Officers Following Terrorist Attacks in Paris, France
#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 14, 2015) – Today, in the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, France, Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph Gaudett sent the following communication to all officers in the Department: Subject: Message to Officers re: Recent Terrorist Attacks To: ALL COMMANDS In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, all officers are reminded to remain vigilant while on and off duty, especially around transportation hubs and areas where large groups of people gather. While there are no specific or credible known threats to Bridgeport, or Connecticut, at this time, the sad reality is that radicalized individuals may take actions similar to those in Paris at any place and at any time. Never before has law…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Pole Driver Flees
2:11am--#Bridgeport CT--A car has hit a utility pole at Wilson and Fairfield Avenue, the driver and passenger fled down Gilman Street according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Rollover Accident I-95
10:01pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a rollover accident on I-95 northbound between exits 28 and 29 This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Veggies For Those In Need
#Bridgeport, CT November 9, 2015 - LifeBridge Boosts Bridgeport’s Culture of Health with New Healthy Foods Enterprise LifeBridge Community Services a 166 year-old 501(c)(3) social service agency will announce a $800,000 3-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to develop a new produce supply and delivery enterprise that will provide affordable, fresh fruit and vegetables in food desert areas where many of Bridgeport’s poorest people live. LifeBridge will collaborate closely with the City’s network of government and non-profit agencies to increase the aggregate impact of their efforts to address hunger and enable low-income families to obtain healthy and nutritious food. LifeBridge will build on its experience, community networks, commercial relationships in the food industry, and knowledge of…
Merritt Crash
3:44pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--#Milford CT-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway north between exits 54 and 55 to start off your Friday the 13th evening commute. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Manhunt!
4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking in the backyards on Cowles Street (off Stratford Avenue) for a man in all beige wearing a beanie. A homeowner came home and found him inside. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Sugar and Spice and Robbery
6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Sugar and Spice at 1394 Park Avenue is reporting to police that they were broken in to overnight during off hours and cash was taken. This report is made possible by: