Bridgeport News: Street Fight
11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--Street fight outside the club at 355 James Street. Here comes the calvary! This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was outside a store at 458 Connecticut Avenue when two males jump out of a car stabbing him in the chest. Police are investigating. This report sponsored by:
Water Restored Off Park Avenue
8:50pm---#Bridgeport CT #Fairfeild CT--The water has been restored to the Park Avenue Old Town Road area. Earlier this morning there was a big water main break.
Bridgeport News: Rudolph Looking For Work
8:42pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police received a call on Seaview Terrace for a man wearing a blinking red nose and reindeer antlers knocking on her door, the caller refused to answer but wants to see an officer. As the call was being dispatched police received a second call about the same man on Seabright Avenue, he is soliciting work according to the second caller. Bridgeport Police File #229 because you just can't make this stuff up!
Bridgeport News: Robbery at Car Dealer
#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a robbery at Lopez Motors at 773 State Street.
Fairfield News: Water Main Break
1:01pm--#Fairfield CT--There is a water main break at Park Avenue and Jefferson Street. Expect a large media presence after I post this, they love this stuff. There is also reduced water pressure in the area. This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Greene Homes Fire
12:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--The firefighters extinguished a small apartment fire at Greene Homes at 508 Harral Avenue on the 5th floor. The fire marshal has been called to the scene.
180 new Pre-K Seats in Bridgeport
#Bridgeport, Conn. (December 12, 2014) – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport Public Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz, and other elected officials, visited Wilbur Cross School yesterday in celebration of the federal government giving the state’s largest city 180 new pre-k seats. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Connecticut $12.5 million to Connecticut this week, which will give 428 kids access to pre-k, and an additional 284 kids to higher-quality pre-k programs. Bridgeport, the state’s largest city, received the largest share of these funds in receiving $4.5 million for 180 new pre-k seats and quality improvements for an additional 90 kids. “As a parent, and mayor of the state's largest city, I've seen firsthand how tough it is for kids who don't…
Bridgeport News: Man Robbed Then Shot
#Bridgeport CT--Just before 11:30pm two shots rang out and a man screamed according to witnesses. A man was robbed and shot in front of 1355 Reservoir Avenue, his cell phone was taken in the robbery. The suspect sped away in a small silver car. The victim was shot in the lower extremities according to radio reports. Expect Reservoir Avenue to be closed near Soundview Avenue as police process the crime scene.
Bridgeport News: House Fire
1:42am--#Bridgeport CT--A back porch fire extended into the home of 681 Thorme Street. Firefighters quick response time kept the fire from becoming a much larger fire. First and second searches found no one inside the home. Smoke could be seen coming from the attic vents and smoke filled the home. The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. Un incendio porche trasero extendido en la casa de 681 Thorme Street. Los bomberos tiempo de respuesta rápida mantuvieron el fuego se convierta en un fuego mucho mayor. Búsquedas primera y segunda no encontraron a nadie dentro de la casa. El humo podía verse procedente de los respiraderos del ático y el humo llenó la casa. El jefe de bomberos…