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…
#Trumbull Child Reunited With Mom After Search
6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT #Trumbull CT-- A father took off on foot with a child in his arms who was not suppose to and fled on foot to Bridgeport in the Clifton Place Dayton Road area. It was a Trumbull 10-9 but I don't have Trumbull's 10 codes. Bridgeport Police assisted Trumbull Police in searching the area along with K-9 in the Sylvan Avenue area including searching inside Food Bazaar and Home Depot. No one matching the description was seen or found in either store. Around 8:20pm the man called a family member and returned the child in Trumbull. This post was intentionally delayed. The information posted here is preliminary and is subject to change. This report was sponsored by: Un…
Bridgeport News: Police Activity
#Bridgeport CT--A traffic stop at Ogden and Stillman Street netted a sizable amount of drugs and an unknown suspicious item. Bridgeport Police called the State Police to assist in the investigation. This report sponsored by: Hay una parada de tráfico en Ogden y Stillman Calle anotó una cantidad considerable de drogas y un elemento sospechoso desconocido. Policía Bridgeport llamó a la policía del Estado para ayudar en la investigación. A batida de trânsito em Ogden e Stillman Rua rendeu uma quantidade considerável de drogas e um item suspeito desconhecido. Polícia de Bridgeport chamou a polícia do Estado para ajudar na investigação.