1:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–A daycare visiting the new McDonald’s on Park Avenue left one of their children behind. The McDonald’s employees discovered the missing child. The daycare went back to retrieve the child but the manager wants to document it with police. UPDATE: A police supervisor was dispatched to Precious Memories Child Care at 1332 North Avenue per request of the investigating officer of this incident.
Category: Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Unconscious Man On Bridge
12:20am–#Bridgeport CT–If driving on East Washington near Knollton Street avoid the unconscious man laying on the bridge. First responders are on the way.
Bridgeport News: River Street Living Up To It’s Name
11:57pm–#Bridgeport Ct–First responders warned to stay away from River Street near Huntington Road for flooding conditions.
Stratford/Bridgeport News: Car Stuck Under an Underpass
11:38pm–#Bridgeport CT #Stratford CT–First responders on the way to Bruce and Stratford Avenue for a car stuck under the railroad underpass. Its not know if it is stuck in water or just stuck.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot on Wood Avenue
10:32pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a assault that took place with a weapon 845 Wood Avenue. The suspect fled on foot down Wood Avenue towards Pacific Street. Detectives are now on scene. Man was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in very serious condition.
Bridgeport News: Barnum Avenue Subway Robbed
9:45pm–#Bridgeport CT–The Subway at 1700 Barnum Avenue was just robbed of $150.00. No weapon was displayed but one was implied.
Bridgeport News: Students Pricked by Needles
We received a couple of messages from readers and News12’s Brandon Walker had reported of 5 students being pricked by needles brought in by a student at Hallen School . Here is the letter that went home with students today from the principal:
April 30, 2014
Dear Parent or Guardian:
There has been an incident yesterday at Hallen School that I would like to share with
each and every one of you. We at Hallen School pride ourselves on having a safe and secure
environment and take every precaution to ensure that our school setting is a thriving learning
community.
With that said, we are sharing what happened because communication between home
and school is vital and necessary. A third grade student brought in five needles to Hallen School
yesterday. Once this was discovered, there was a thorough investigation by our staff and school
security. We have checked on the third grade students who came in contact with the needles, made
our medical personnel aware of it and took the required actions for their safety. Please know that
Hallen School has and always will continue to make “safety our first priority”. You have entrusted
your most precious possession, your child in our care. We are honored to teach your child every
day at Hallen School.
Sincerely,
Deborah Santacapita
Deborah Santacapita, Ed.D
Principal
Bridgeport News: Car Rollover
12:51pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a two car motor vehicle accident at Madison Avenue and Eckart Street. One of the cars has rolled over.
Bridgeport News: Fire at Washington Park.
11:08am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a fire in the bathroom at Washington Park. Firefighters are on the way. Firefighters have arrived and are reporting that it is a trash fire in the bathroom.
Bridgeport News: Purse Snatching on Boston Avenue
3:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a purse snatching on the 1400 block of Boston Avenue. The snatcher is wearing a green hoodie fled between two houses on this street.