Pedestrian Struck
8:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit in front of the Citgo Station at Iranistan and State Street. First responders on the way. Additional police being sent for a possible fight.
Bridgeport News: Man causing a disturbance at Beardsley Park
3:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- If you're in the area of Beardsley Park, be sure to look out for the man jumping in the water and running in the street.
Bridgeport News: Pedestian struck
12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Police are investigating a pedestrian being hit in or around the post office on Fairfield Avenue. The responsible vehicle may now be in the Wendy's parking lot. Police are sorting this one out.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck then robbed
9:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--In a story we reported earlier a pedestrian was struck by a tan Caravan style vehicle in front of Walgreen's at 1000 Park Avenue robbed the victim then fled the scene. They only got away with the victim's cellphone. The van sideswiped the victim who is being evaluated at St. Vincent's Emergency Room. His injuries are not life threatening. Employees at Walgreen's assisted the victim until first responders arrived. Police are looking for two black males, both thin built, one dressed in all black, the other in a red hoodie and jeans.
Bridgeport News: Break in on Clifford Street
2:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break in at Clifford Street.
Bridgeport News: Attempted burglary
2:35am--#Bridgeport CT--Attempted burglary by a male and female in the 1300 block of Fairfield Avenue. The homeowner chased the male to the corner of Poplar Street. Police on the way.
Bridgeport News: Neighbor suspects witchcraft
10:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Sanford Place resident has called police a second time, suspecting his upstairs neighbor is working witchcraft on him because they are banging on his ceiling. Police are checking on his well being.....
Bridgeport News–Threatened after attempted scam
4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A person called police after receiving an attempted UI Scam phone call. When they told the caller they knew it was a scam the caller threatened them. Police are investigating.
Mayor Finch at Roosevelt School for ‘Words on Wheels’ poetry contest rally
WHAT: On Wednesday, February 19, Mayor Bill Finch will join Roosevelt School students and teachers in a poetry rally to promote the fourth annual “Words on Wheels” poetry contest in conjunction with Greater Bridgeport Transit. Roosevelt teacher Ron Rapice started Words on Wheels in 2011 as a way to foster an interest in poetry as an art form and a means of expression. Students in grades K-12 can submit original pieces of poetry, of which about 75 will be displayed in Greater Bridgeport Transit buses – hence the name “Words on Wheels.” Last year, more than 700 pieces of original poetry were entered in the contest and the selections were posted in GBT buses during April, May and June.…
February Programs at The Barnum Museum
Offer an educational look at the struggles world explorers had with cold and ice blocking issues in the late 1800s During February, The Barnum Museum is offering a few fascinating events. Please be advised to check the museum’s website barnum-museum.org or Facebook should weather concerns arise. During February, The Barnum Museum is offering a few fascinating events. Please be advised to check the museum’s website barnum-museum.org or Facebook should weather concerns arise. Snow dates for each program have been set and are listed below. Programs will run at the same times as originally scheduled. Wednesday, February 12 at 12:15 p.m. – Sneak Peek Arctic Artifact: Exploring a Re-discovered Treasure in The Barnum Museum Collection presented by Adrienne Saint Pierre, Curator.…