2:21am–#Bridgeport Ct–Wake up Bridgeport! Odor of gas indoors on Lee Avenue. Firefighters have no readings.
Category: Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Fire on Central Avenue
10:56pm–#Bridgeport CT–Just before 11pm Saturday night firefighters responded to a call of fire at an abandoned house at 1801 Central Avenue. When they arrived they found heavy fire at the roof line and were concerned about the flames extending to the building to the left of it. Firefighters quickly got control of the fire, I was there within ten minutes of the call and all visible flames were out on my arrival. There was concern about a homeless man living in the attic but primary and secondary searches of the home found no one in the building. The fire marshal is on the scene investigating.
Bridgeport News: Crash Blocking Traffic
10:27pm–#Bridgeport CT–A two car accident is causing big traffic problems on Chopsey Hill and Reservoir Avenue.
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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit and Driver Flees
7:25pm–#Bridgeport CT– An older man driving a burgundy Taurus station wagon hit a pedestrian and fled the scene behind the Walgreen’s at Fairfield Avenue and West Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Burnt out Ballast Smokes E.Main Apartment
7:19pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters discover a burnt out light ballast the culprit for creating a smoke condition at 2462 East Main Street.
Bridgeport News: Package Store Armed Robbery
4:40pm–Bridgeport CT– Menendez Package Store at 490 East Main Street was robbed at gunpoint. Police are investigating after a delay in the store reporting it. They have it on surveillance video, police are now on scene investigating.
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Police Conduct “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement
(Bridgeport, CT – May 15, 2014) — The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division will be taking part in the Click It Or Ticket enforcement program from May 19 through June 1 throughout the City of Bridgeport. With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, Connecticut’s law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division will be out enforcing the State occupant protection laws and issuing citations to those who are unbuckled. Captain Robert Evans reminds those who are caught driving or traveling as a passenger in a vehicle without using a safety belt that the fine is $92.00–no verbal or written warnings will be issued during the enforcement period. The public is reminded to buckle up—it’s the law.
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire On Worth Street
10:59am–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on the way to 65 Worth Street for a porch fire on the 2nd floor.
Bridgeport News: One in Custody After Slow Speed Pursuit
10:28pm–#Bridgeport CT–One in custody at Dover and Tudor Street after a slow speed pursuit. UPDATE–Firearm recovered.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit on Chopsey Hill Road
6:37pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a pedestrian hit at 1715 Chopsey Hill Road (near Lakeside Drive). First resposnders on the way, take an alternative route.