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BRIDGEPORT TEENAGER ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY OF MOTORCYCLE

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

Trumbull Police arrested a local teen after he robbed another teen at gunpoint and stole the victim’s dirt bike on Tuesday, December 31st. GIOVANNI DEJESUS, age 19, of Bridgeport was arrested for Armed Robbery and other related crimes. Around 5:00 p.m., Trumbull officers were dispatched to the area of the “Rails to Trails” between White Plains Road and Quarry Road, for a robbery at gunpoint. Arriving officers met with the fourteen (14) year-old victim who stated that he was riding his dirt bike on the "Rails to Trails” near the pump station when another group on dirt bikes approached him. One of the men in that group, DeJesus, approached the victim and pointed a handgun at him while ordering him…

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Pedestrian Struck

Jan 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian struck at Madison Avenue and Frank Street. The person was transported to the hospital. Police said the vehicle fled the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 2025-01-01@5:54pm--#Bridgeport CT

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Bridgeport Teen Arrested After Trumbull Armed Robbery of Dirt Bike

Jan 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Trumbull, CT — A Bridgeport teenager was arrested on December 31 after allegedly robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint and stealing the victim’s dirt bike on Trumbull's "Rails to Trails" path. Police identified the suspect as Giovanni DeJesus, 19, of East Main Street, Bridgeport. Around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to the area near White Plains Road and Quarry Road, where the young victim reported being confronted by a group on dirt bikes. According to police, DeJesus pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the dirt bike before fleeing toward Bridgeport. Bridgeport officers quickly located DeJesus on Palisade Avenue, where he was apprehended. Police recovered a Glock 19 handgun modified to be fully automatic, along with a 30-round magazine and additional…

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Person Shot

Dec 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting at Central High School by the bleachers near Madison Avenue. No report on the person's condition but it did not appear to be life threatening. 2024-12-31@6:35pm

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Bridgeport News: Back to Back Route 8 Crashes

Dec 31, 2024 Alex

Be careful with driving on the holidays! A 3 car crash just happened on Route 8 Northbound on the Exit 2A onramp, just off the heals of an Exit 2 single car crash. We're now getting a report of a Fed Ex truck on fire by Exit 1D. So that's Exit 2A, 2, and 1D that all have issues at the moment.

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Pedestrian Struck

Dec 31, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a crash on Madison Avenue involving a pedestrian (near North Av). The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. Witnesses told me it allegedly involved the red pick-up truck.

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Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm

Dec 29, 2024 Alex

On December 27th, around 11:20 a.m., an altercation occurred at a gas station in the 900 Block of Park Avenue involving three parties, including Curtis Dwayne Gibbs. During the incident, a firearm was discharged, though no injuries were reported. Later that day, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport Police stopped a motor vehicle near Norman Street and State Street. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs, a passenger in the vehicle, refused to exit and ignored verbal commands from officers, leading to a vehicle pursuit through the City of Bridgeport. The chase caused a motor vehicle accident and continued onto I-95 north. With assistance from Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police, the vehicle was eventually stopped at Exit 41. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs was arrested…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Dec 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today's vehicle fire has shut down Route 8/25 northbound near exit two. A passenger car rear-ended box truck and caught fire. The fire started extending to the empty box truck. Reports of injuries including a woman who is pregnant. 2024-12-28@12:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic

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Bridgeport Police Pursue Suspect in Vehicle Chase Ending on I-95

Dec 27, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Norman Street and State Street. The driver refused to exit the car and ignored officers' verbal commands, leading to a pursuit through Bridgeport that extended onto I-95 North. The chase ended near exit 41 in Milford, where Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police assisted in stopping the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, and the investigation remains ongoing. Unconfirmed radio reports suggested the driver was wanted in connection with a shots-fired incident. A witness at the scene reported that the driver released a dog onto the officers during the confrontation. Authorities reportedly recovered a firearm, though additional details have yet to be confirmed.

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Hi-Ho-Ho Smokestack?

Dec 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Last week we met with Bridgeport officials on the new paint scheme on the Hi-Ho Daddario coal chute on North Avenue. Mayor Ganim mentioned that the red and white smoke stack on the PSEG is slated for demolition and would like to save it. Many have said it is a beacon for boats and aircraft. Alex from DoingItLocal had the best idea!

BRIDGEPORT TEENAGER ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY OF MOTORCYCLE

Pedestrian Struck

Bridgeport Teen Arrested After Trumbull Armed Robbery of Dirt Bike

Person Shot

Bridgeport News: Back to Back Route 8 Crashes

Pedestrian Struck

Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Bridgeport Police Pursue Suspect in Vehicle Chase Ending on I-95

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