Motor vehicle accident in Bridgeport
2:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at Merritt Street and Madison Avenue
Pedestrian struck update
6/24 #Bridgeport CT--The pedestrian seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident last night is identified as Thomas M. Jacob, 51, of Bridgeport. He was struck near the corner of State Street near Park Avenue. His condition is still listed as critical in Bridgeport Hospital. At this time, no charges have been filed against the operator of the vehicle that struck Jacob. The driver, identified as Milton Dickens, 50, of Bridgeport, immediately pulled over and was cooperative with investigators. The investigation is continuing by the Traffic Division.
Shed on fire
12:48pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to a shed fire on Howard Court. UPDATE--Homeowner says she put the fire out with a garden hose but firefighters on the way to make sure the fire did not extend elsewhere or ensure there are no smoldering embers.
City, GBT to open main bus station terminal as cooling center
BRIDGEPORT, CT (June 25, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch and Greater Bridgeport Transit officials urge City residents to come to the Greater Bridgeport Transit Main Bus Terminal at 710 Water St., to cool off on Tuesday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. “High temperatures and high humidity are a deadly mix, especially for the elderly and those who don’t have access to air conditioning. I urge anyone who needs a place to cool off to come to the bus terminal or visit a local senior center or one of our libraries to stay cool today,” said Mayor Finch. More information about how to stay cool in hot weather can be found on the City of Bridgeport’s Emergency Management…
Manhunt
10:55am--#Bridgeport CT--If you are in Trumbull Gardens and you see a man in red pajamas carrying a bag police want talk to him since there may be a gun in the bag.....
Police doing the “dam thing”
1:51am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are on scene with the owner of Tire and Wheels on North Avenue for a possible break in. Requesting K-9 to check the damn basement........
Monroe restaurant break in
6/24/overnight--#Monroe CT--Police are reporting that the Xiang Chinese Kitchen at 525 Main Street had a break in and cash was taken. Time to upgrade the security to Covert Security at 203-336-1417 or http://www.covsec.com/ Not only could they have notified police but also send an alert to their cellphone! See how it works, video here.....
Pedestrian hit
9:21pm--#Bridgeport CT--A pedestrian has been hit by a car at Park Avenue and State Street. EMS reporting serious injuries, detectives on scene which is never any good news.
Short Circuit in Bridgeport
6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT---Firefighters are on scene at 285 Maplewood Avenue to investigate a short circuit.
Grill fire in Trumbull
5:21pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a grill fire that is close to the house near the corner of Williams Road and Reiner Drive. Caller is reporting that there are flames shooting out of the grill.