Bridgeport News: Tree into House
Report of a tree that fell into a home at the 500 block of Indian Ave. in Bridgeport. No reported injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Crash
Report of a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and a car on Route 8 Southbound between Exits 3 and 2. The Highway is currently shut down in that area.
Whoops!
No reported injuries when this tractor-trailer hit the overpass at South Avenue near Columbia Street. 2024-08-02@1:08pm--#Bridgeport CT
Stabbing
A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a stab wound to the arm. Bridgeport Police say the stabbing occurred at Park Avenue/Benham Avenue area. 2024-08-02@11:25am--#Bridgeport CT--
Man Shot
Police and detectives are investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of Seaview Avenue 2024-08-01@10:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Rapid Gunfire
I received a number of texts/messages for rapid gunfire on Stratford Avenue in the Union/Carroll/Central Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. There appears to be an increase of "automatic" in town. Two were arrested in a raid at Trumbull Gardens and a handgun that according to the press release said "a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. " 2024-08-01@9:00PMish--Bridgeport CT--
City Council President Nieves Announces Appointment of Director of Legislative Services
Bridgeport, CT – Today, City Council President Aidee Nieves is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Legislative Services, Ashley Aguilera. Aguilera will serve to support the City Council in various capacities. She will coordinate Council communications, including updating the Council website to increase the public’s access to city government. As the Legislative Director, she will serve as the Council’s liaison to the State Legislature and City Departments at the discretion of the City Council. Additionally, Aguilera will help schedule community events and meetings with constituents, assist in policy research, and manage the Department of Legislative Services. A Bridgeport native and magna cum laude graduate from Southern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Political Science, Aguilera is currently pursuing…
Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol
from 12:00 PM July 31, 2024 Until 12:00 PM August 4, 2024 Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. The Director of the Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department, Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez, is providing tips on how to stay safe during the upcoming rise in temperatures. “We…
Two Arrested In Raid
Due to a recent spike in criminal activity within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Community, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force launched an investigation into recent "Shots Fired" incidents. As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence within the 400 block of Trumbull Ave. On July 30, 2024, members of the Regional Task Force assisted by the Bridgeport Police Department's Emergency Services Unit and Patrol Division served the warrant. Officers seized a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. Officers also seized an additional extended magazine and several rounds of 9mm ammunition. A teenage suspect was arrested on-scene and charged with multiple firearm…
Bridgeport News: 2 car crash
Report of a 2 car accident at the intersection of Pembroke Street and Arctic Street in Bridgeport.