Bridgeport News: Detectives Arrest Suspect In Shooting
#Bridgeport, Conn. (July 14, 2015 Press Release) -- Detectives arrested a city man today in connection with a shooting Friday on Reservoir Avenue. Investigators charged Malcolm Dukes, 21, of Bridgeport, with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree robbery and gun-related charges. Investigators determined that Dukes, the victim and one of the victim's friends arranged to meet for a drug transaction. The victim, a 23-year-old Monroe man, was shot in the shoulder when Dukes attempted to rob him. The shooting happened at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the area of Reservoir Avenue and Alba Avenue. Police located the victim, who drove himself to a nearby gas station, and his friend a short distance away. Neither man lives in Bridgeport. Based on accounts to investigators, the men…
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report to two women fighting in the 200 block of Lafayette Street near University Avenue. One is using a cane the other a broom, there are also children on scene according to radio reports. Now I'm just reporting what the radio said, I'm not on scene and won't be going on scene to verify the information. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Coaches Fighting With Bats
6:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police dispatched to Blackam School on Thorme Street for two baseball coaches fighting with bats on the baseball field. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: House Fire
4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters quick response time kept a fire from quickly spreading to the rest of the house at 148 Anson Street. The fire was on the third floor. Firefighters did a search and found no one inside the home. Firefighters had it quickly contained but hots spots in the insulation remained until the removed it from the home. The fire marshal was called to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Crash
3:03pm--Firefighters extricating 2 Senior citizens trapped in their car after a crash in the 4400 block of Park Avenue. Thanks Garth! This report sponsored by :
Bridgeport News: Furnace Malfunction
12:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--A furnace malfunction was the reason for smoke in the basement at 691 Fairfiew Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
12:15pm--#Fairfield CT--Today's vehicle fire was hosted by TJ Maxx at 425 Tunxis Hill Cutoff in Fairfield, right down the street from our sponsor Nick's Precision Automotive. It was called in by a police officer on routine patrol.
Fairfield News: Car Into Pole
12:55pm--#Fairfield CT--Police on the scene of a car hitting a utility pole at Mil Plain and Ludlowe Road. No injuries, just shaken up according to radio reports. This report sponsored by: