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. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
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…
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.
Bridgeport News: Shooting in Bridgeport
3:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a skinny Hispanic male wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans with a pony tail who fled on a grey mountain bike driving towards Chopsey Hill Road wanted for a shooting that occurred on Yaermich Drive.
Bridgeport News: Threat Written on School Wall
11:20am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and fire department on the way to Achievement First School at 529 Noble Avenue after a threat was found written on a wall. Police and fire department on scene. The school did not appear to be evacuated. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Bridgeport News: Manhunt Pembroke Street
1:52am--#Bridgeport CT--One in custody, one at large on Pembroke and Hamilton Street area. The two are wanted for breaking into cars on Pembroke Street. UPDATE: 2nd person now in custody.