Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a 2 car crash at the intersection of Capitol Ave and Whitney Ave. Firefighters needed to remove the door to get at one of the involved individuals, and there is a report that one was sent to the hospital.
Bridgeport News: Driver Arrested After Police Find Marijuana, Ghost Gun During Traffic Stop
On August 29, 2024, officers stopped a vehicle at State Street and West Avenue due to an equipment issue. They found that the driver, Brian Figueiredo Silva, was operating the vehicle with an expired license. During the vehicle inspection, officers discovered a significant amount of marijuana, THC cartridges, and a firearm with an extended magazine. The firearm had no serial number, commonly referred to as a ghost gun. Silva was already subject to a protective order that prohibited him from owning or possessing a firearm, and he did not have a pistol permit. He was arrested and charged with several offenses, including possession with intent to sell, carrying a firearm without a permit, and violating a protective order. Additionally, Silva…
Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver at State and Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@11:16pm--#Bridgeport
Street Fight!
Report of a street fight in the 500 block of Park Avenueaccording to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-08-30@9:20pm--#Bridgeport CT
Child’s Foot Runover
Unconfirmed radio report of a child's foot runover by a car at PT Barnum Housing by building 4. There were no further updates. 2024- 08-30@8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT
Tow Truck & Bus Collide
There were no reported injuries at this time when a city bus and a tow truck collided on State Street near Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@12:25pm--#Bridgeport CT
Food Bazaar Celebrates Grand Opening on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/vH6r0vkmHe4 Bridgeport, CT - 2024/08/29 - Food Bazaar proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at 2145 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. This is the third Food Bazaar store to open in the city, underscoring the company's dedication to providing Bridgeport residents with top-quality groceries at affordable prices. The new Food Bazaar offers a wide range of products, with full-service departments for produce, seafood, and meats. The store is designed to meet the needs of the diverse Bridgeport community, featuring a variety of foods from around the world. The grand opening event was attended by local officials, community members, and company representatives, all of whom celebrated the store's addition to the neighborhood. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim praised the store’s…
Route 8/25 Northbound Closed
A person jumped to their death from the Congress Street overpass onto the Route northbound lanes according to numerous unconfirmed reports. Police only confirmed that Bridgeport ECC received numerous calls regarding a MVA on route 8 vs. pedestrian. At this time the following highway locations are closed: Exit 27A North & South----I95 North to Rt. 8----I95 South to Rt. 8 On ramp number 1 to Rt. 8 North---From Prospect St. On ramp number 2 to Rt. 8 North From Fairfield Ave. The following City of Bridgeport streets will remain closed: James St. between Lyon Terrace & Washington Ave. Bridgeport PD is assisting the Connecticut State Police, this is an active investigation at this time. No further information. 2024-08-28@9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic
Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
Report of a vehicle fire on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene, and when they arrived the engine compartment was fully engulfed, and are now checking for any extensions.
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash!
Report of a rollover accident by the 1400 block of Fairfield ave by Gala Foods.