3:49pm-#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters dispatched to Linden and Park Avenue for a car crash. First responders on the way.
Category: Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Wires Down East Main Street
11:00am–#Bridgeport CT–First reponders dispatched to 2709 East Main Street to investigate a report of wires down that are sparking in the area.
#Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident Route 8/25
2:53pm–#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic–An accident involving a school bus at Route 8/25 northbound near exit. No children were on the bus. Traffic is slow moving in thearea.
Bridgeport News: Car Accident With Injuries
12:25am–#Bridgeport CT–First responders on the way to North Avenue and Petrie Street for an car accident with injuries.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian hit
6:02pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a pedestrian struck at Hancock and Fairfield Avenue.
Police Arrest Suspect in March Shooting
#Bridgeport, CT — April 4, 2014 – A city man as arrested today in connection with a March 28 shooting during an apparent robbery attempt.
Members of the Bridgeport Police detective bureau, SWAT team and patrol division executed a search and seizure warrant this morning at 74 6th Street. Police recovered a handgun, marijuana and other evidence during the raid.
The suspect, Taavon Johnson, 20, of Bridgeport, subsequently surrendered to police and was charged by warrant with first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal attempt at murder and unlawful discharge. His bond was set at $250,000.
Detectives Art Calvao and Ramon Garcia led the investigation and secured the warrant.
“This was a great team effort by our detectives, members of the gang unit and patrol officers,” said Capt. James Viadero, the head of the detective bureau. “The investigation is ongoing and there could be more arrests.”
The incident stemmed from an incident on March 28 in which a 47-year-old city man was shot in the right arm and grazed in the forehead during an apparent attempted robbery.
Police responded to the area of Stratford Avenue and 6th Street shortly after midnight and located the victim sitting on the steps of a house. He stated that he had exited a nearby corner store when a male demanded his money. He told him “no”. The young man made the demand two more times and received the same answer.
The suspect then pulled out a gun and fired shots.
The victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. He has been identified as Kimothy Carswell, of Bridgeport. The injuries were not life threatening and the victim is expected to recover.
Tonight’s Car Fire
11:15pm–#Bridgeport CT–Tonight’s car fire is at Grand and Housatonic Avenue. Firefighters on the way.
Bridgeport News: Odor of Electrical and Odor of Gas
11:09pm–#Bridgeport Ct–Firefighters were called to 44 Dogwood Drive for an odor of gas. The metered the home and found nothing. Firefighters were called to 597 Clark Street for an odor of electrical burning. They discovered a smoke condition in the basement. They have stretched a line and are investigating.
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I-95 Shutdown, Bridgeport Back Roads Backing Up
3:03pm–#Bridgeport CT–#Stratford CT–#cttraffic–I was just at 1406 State Street at Copy Break and traffic was already backing up due to the I-95 closure in Stratofrd. I even tried North Avenue but it was the same, heavy traffic heading northbound.
Why not plan on having a relaxing dinner at Taco Loco at 3170 Fairfield Avenue and wait it out? They have have $5 Karma Shots and Sangria’s! Plenty of juicy steaks entrees; Steak Chimichurri, Steak Ranchero and Steak Chipotle, but we also have delicious meatless entrees for Lent! Try our Shrimp and Scallop Enchiladas or our Spinach and Shrimp Quesadillas! Check our menu at www.tacoloco.com
I-95 shutdown
1:26pm–#Bridgeoprt CT #Cttraffic–I-95 northbound near exit 30 is shutdown due to a jackknifed tractor trailer.
