Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-01-02@10:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A one car crash taking down a utility pole along with a transformer on Beechwood Avenue near Laurel Avenue. Some homes in the area are without electricity.
Pedestrian Hit On The Highway
2021-01-02@12:42am--#Norwalk CT-- #Westport CT-- #cttraffic A pedestrian has been struck on I-95 southbound between exits 17-16 for a pedestrian struck in trauma according to radio reports. Vist BDK Law Group at: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Bridgeport News: 2 Shootings Ring In The New Year
2021-01-01@1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was shot in the 1400 block of Reservoir Avenue. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by private vehicle. 3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another person was grazed by a bullet on Fairfield Avenue near Albion Street. There were no serious injury reported. Shell casings were found at both locations. DoingItLocal was the ONLY news source as either scene.
Bridgeport News: Woman Assaulted
2021-01-01@4:31pm--#Bridgeport CT -- First responders are on the scene of Milne Street where a woman was hit over the head with a steel pipe. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire in Black Rock
2021-01-01@7:54--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 765 Brewster St. Upon arrival, companies had fire coming from the second and third floors, towards the rear. Companies made an interior attack. As the fire spread through out the house, companies were briefly withdrawn from the building. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and members went back in to complete overhaul. Cause is under investigation. Red Cross notified for several relocations. No injuries to public or firefighters.
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving A GBTA Bus
2020-12-31@1:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV had it's bumper taken off and was pushed into a parked car after a collision with a GBTA bus on John Street between Main and Broad Street. 2 ambulances were called to the scene for those inquired.
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Stratford News: Armed Robbery
2020-12-28@9:46pm--#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Police Department responded to the Dao Asian Cuisine Restaurant located at 7365 Main Street for an armed robbery. The employees reported that a man entered the restaurant armed with a rifle. He pointed it at the employees and demanded money and the robber fled with an unknown amount of cash. No one was injured during the event. On December 29, Stratford Detectives with the assistance of Bridgeport Police arrested Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera, 39 of Bridgeport for the robbery. He was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Threatening 1st degree, Illegal use of a facsimile firearm, and larceny 6th degree. He was held on $250,000 bond. Police say the investigation remains active.
Fairfield News: Funny Money
2020-12-29@11:27pm-- #Fairfield CT-- A customer attempted to pass counterfeit money at the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike. He fled on foot towards Stillson Road. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
BRIDGEPORT POLICE PURSUIT AND FIREARM RECOVERY
#BRIDGEPORT, CT –On Monday December 28, 2020 at 6:38pm while patrolling the PT Barnum Apartment Complex a Bridgeport Police Officer observed a vehicle that was driving suspiciously and proceeded to roll through a stop sign. While initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Wordin Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, the vehicle proceeded to speed away from the officer eastbound on Fairfield Avenue where it proceeded to crash into traffic coming off the highway. The Officer upon approaching the scene of the incident saw the drive flee the vehicle and proceed eastbound on Fairfield Avenue towards Commerce Drive. While calling out the location of the that suspect, the passenger proceeded to exit the vehicle and drop an object from his lap.…