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Bridgeport News: Driver Arrested After Police Find Marijuana, Ghost Gun During Traffic Stop

Aug 31, 2024 Alex

On August 29, 2024, officers stopped a vehicle at State Street and West Avenue due to an equipment issue. They found that the driver, Brian Figueiredo Silva, was operating the vehicle with an expired license. During the vehicle inspection, officers discovered a significant amount of marijuana, THC cartridges, and a firearm with an extended magazine. The firearm had no serial number, commonly referred to as a ghost gun. Silva was already subject to a protective order that prohibited him from owning or possessing a firearm, and he did not have a pistol permit. He was arrested and charged with several offenses, including possession with intent to sell, carrying a firearm without a permit, and violating a protective order. Additionally, Silva…

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Pedestrian Struck

Aug 30, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver at State and Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@11:16pm--#Bridgeport

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Street Fight!

Aug 30, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a street fight in the 500 block of Park Avenueaccording to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-08-30@9:20pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Child’s Foot Runover

Aug 30, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Unconfirmed radio report of a child's foot runover by a car at PT Barnum Housing by building 4. There were no further updates. 2024- 08-30@8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Tow Truck & Bus Collide

Aug 30, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

There were no reported injuries at this time when a city bus and a tow truck collided on State Street near Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@12:25pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Food Bazaar Celebrates Grand Opening on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport

Aug 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/vH6r0vkmHe4 Bridgeport, CT - 2024/08/29 - Food Bazaar proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at 2145 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. This is the third Food Bazaar store to open in the city, underscoring the company's dedication to providing Bridgeport residents with top-quality groceries at affordable prices. The new Food Bazaar offers a wide range of products, with full-service departments for produce, seafood, and meats. The store is designed to meet the needs of the diverse Bridgeport community, featuring a variety of foods from around the world. The grand opening event was attended by local officials, community members, and company representatives, all of whom celebrated the store's addition to the neighborhood. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim praised the store’s…

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Route 8/25 Northbound Closed

Aug 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A person jumped to their death from the Congress Street overpass onto the Route northbound lanes according to numerous unconfirmed reports. Police only confirmed that Bridgeport ECC received numerous calls regarding a MVA on route 8 vs. pedestrian. At this time the following highway locations are closed: Exit 27A North & South----I95 North to Rt. 8----I95 South to Rt. 8 On ramp number 1 to Rt. 8 North---From Prospect St. On ramp number 2 to Rt. 8 North From Fairfield Ave. The following City of Bridgeport streets will remain closed: James St. between Lyon Terrace & Washington Ave. Bridgeport PD is assisting the Connecticut State Police, this is an active investigation at this time. No further information. 2024-08-28@9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic

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Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire

Aug 28, 2024 Alex

Report of a vehicle fire on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene, and when they arrived the engine compartment was fully engulfed, and are now checking for any extensions.