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Trumbull News: Officer Injured From Pursuit

1:36am--A suspect allegedly ran a red light on Daniels Farm Road when police attempted to stop the black jeep.  The suspect fled on Route 25 southbound starting at exit 8 speeds around 70mph according to radio reports.  The officer was able to call in the plate number which back to a different vehicle.  Backup officers were dispatched.  The pursuit got off exit 6 where the suspect crashed head into a different police car on its way to assist.  Both the officer and suspect were injured and taken to the hospital with injuries unknown at this time.

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Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Man for Illegal Possession of Firearm

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 10, 2015) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a man for illegal possession of a firearm, as well as several other criminal and motor vehicle charges. On Sunday, November 8, a patrolman observed a 2006 Silver BMW heading down Chamberlain St., operating at a high speed, and disobeying a “Stop Sign.”  The vehicle then turned left (westbound) on Summit St. when the patrolman activated his lights and attempted to pull the suspect over.   The operator of the vehicle slowed down, but refused to come to a complete stop while driving down Summit St. near Chopsey Hill Rd.  Speeding up and evading apprehension, the operator of the vehicle (a.k.a., the suspect) raced down Chopsey Hill…

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Bridgeport Police Department Makes Arrest Following Car Chase

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 10, 2015 Bridgeport Police Press Release) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a man on several criminal and motor vehicle charges following a car chase.  Around 12:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, police officers observed multiple cars stopped in the middle of Rt. 8/25 – near Exit 5 – preparing to illegally street race.  Upon activating the police car lights and siren, the vehicles dispersed. However, one vehicle in particular – a white Buick Lacrosse with Virginia plates – left at a very high rate of speed, and swerving across all lanes of the highway.   The vehicle operator attempted to avoid arrest, but the police car pulled in front of the Buick and was…

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