Bridgeport News: Man Jumps Off Bridge By Bus Station
5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a man jumping off the bridge near the bus station on Water Street according to police radio reports. Police say he is only waist deep in the water.
Bridgeport News: Wake Up Central Commons!
1:45am--#Bridgeport CT--Wake up Central Commons. Dumpster fire in front of Central Commons,1535 Central Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Man Running At ATM
12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you are downtown and want to use the ATM at People's Bank you may want to hold off. There is a man running back and forth in front of the ATM, now he is reported in front of Citybank. Police on the way. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Bridgeport News: Date Night?
8:06pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police called to St. Margret's Shrine on Park Avenue for a man removing flowers from the site. Want to see ALL of our posts? Visit our website at DoingItLocal.com. Its smartphone friendly!
Bridgeport News: Crash at Capital and Lindley Street
3:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the way to Capital and Lindley Street for a 3 car crash with injures. Interstate Batteries is open Saturday's for all your battery needs. Car, motorcycle, tractor you name it! Interstate Battery 125 Holland Ave, Bridgeport CT 06605 Phone:(203) 368-2300
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Break Ins
11:39am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating two break in of two apartments in 300 block of Huntington Road. See ALL our posts, not just what Facebook lets you see. Visit us at DoingItLocal.com, our website is smartphone friendly!
Bridgeport Mayor Finch on One-Year Moratorium for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
#Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 28, 2014) – Background: Last night, Bridgeport’s Zoning Commission voted for a year-long moratorium on accepting medical marijuana plans. This vote comes more than a month after the City’s Zoning Commission voted against allowing D&B Wellness to move forward with a medical marijuana dispensary in the city (Read Mayor Finch’s statement after the vote:http://bit.ly/1nuxUeH). In response to last night’s moratorium decision, Mayor Finch’s spokesperson Brett Broesder made the following statement: “As he does with all issues, Mayor Finch listened carefully to people from across Bridgeport as the zoning process unfolded, and heard from both sides on the issue of medical marijuana dispensaries opening in Bridgeport. He remains convinced that we have a responsibility to provide people who are…
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A police officer on patrol was flagged down by a man who was bleeding at Washington Avenue near James Street after being beat up and robbed on Sanford Street. Taken was his red Honda. Get all the news we report, not just what Facebook shows you. Visit us at DoingItLocal.com, our site is smartphone friendly!
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery New China Restaurant
10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--The New China Restaurant at 1550 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint. Suspect fled on foot towards Fairfield. Police are investigating. UPDATE: Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people who held up a Wood Avenue restaurant Tuesday. The New China Restaurant, 1550 Wood Ave., was robbed at gunpoint by two black males at approximately 10:05 p.m. The suspects stole a small amount of cash and the store owner’s iPhone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-581-5246.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired at Marina Village
4:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a shooting at Marina Village between the playground and building 23. The suspect fled on foot towards Railroad Avenue. UPDATE: No reports of anyone or anything being hit at this time.