Bridgeport News: Car Hits Tree-Occupants Flee
2020-11-05@8:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT--A car hit a tree at Gurdon and Summit Street and the occupants flee the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Target Arrest Made
On November 5, 2020, the Ansonia Police Department with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, Stratford Police Department, Connecticut State Police Gang Task Force and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force served two search warrants in Bridgeport and arrested Michael Lockhart for the October 21, 2020 armed robbery in the Target parking lot in Ansonia. The search warrants took place at residences on East Main Street and Maplewood Avenue in Bridgeport. The investigation is ongoing an additional arrests are expected. Michael Lockhart, age 21, of Bridgeport was arrested for his involvement in the robbery and charged with Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, Criminal Attempt Robbery First Degree, Larceny Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Second…
AG MOVES TO REVOKE OR REDUCE PENSIONS OF FORMER BRIDGEPORT POLICE CHIEF AND PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong has moved to revoke or reduce the pensions of former Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “A.J.” Perez and Personnel Director David Dunn following federal guilty pleas involving the scheme to award Perez the Chief of Police position under false and fraudulent pretenses. Both men have pleaded guilty to federal Wire Fraud and False Statements charges. Perez currently receives a $102,072.36 annual pension through the Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS). Dunn receives a $80,769.24 pension through MERS. “Perez and Dunn abused their positions for personal gain. As a police officer, A.J. Perez had the highest ethical duty to obey and respect the law, making his misconduct particularly unconscionable. State law requires that my office take action to…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
On November 4, 2020 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash at the intersection of Granfield Avenue & Success Avenue, Bridgeport, CT (vehicle vs pedestrian). Bridgeport Police, Fire, and AMR Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. A green 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Granfield Avenue approaching its intersection with Success Avenue. There is a four way stop at the intersection of Granfield Avenue & Success Avenue. The Ford pickup truck failed to stop for the stop sign and struck a 70 year old Bridgeport woman as she crossed Granfield Avenue from the northwest corner of the intersection. The operator of the Ford pickup truck has been identified as 25 year…
Bridgeport News: Police-Involved In A 5 Car Crash
Police UPDATE: Last night at 1022hrs a Bridgeport Police Officer responding to a call for service lost control of their police vehicle and struck a parked vehicle on Park Avenue near Rooster River Boulevard causing a chain reaction into 4 other parked vehicles. The officer was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries and for evaluation. The Bridgeport Police Patrol Division is investigating the accident. 2020-10-04@10:45PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- #SHU-- Police ae investigating a crash involving one of their own on Park Avenue near Rooster River Boulevard. A total of five cars were involved. The officer was checked by EMS but it is uncertain if he or anyone else sustained any injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQeYzzVo_Q&feature=youtu.be
Fairfield News: 2 Crashes
2020-11-04@5:16pm--#Fairfield CT-- Safe driving seemed to be an option in Fairfield as one person had to be extricated from a rollover crash on Fairfield Woods near Stratfield Road. The steering wheel had to cut to free the driver. Just as firefighters completed the extrication they had to go to a crash on Villa Avenue at Lewis Drive. Two ambulances were dispatched for those injured.
Stratford News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-11-04@2:45pm--#Stratford CT-- A woman has been hit by a car on Main Street near Oronoque Lane. Radio reports say she is alert and moved to seat near Lord Chamberlin. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-11-04@12:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person being shot in the 900 block of State Street. As usual, no info on the victim's condition or circumstances.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-11-03@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was struck by a white pickup truck at Howard and State Street. The victim was talking with first responders. The driver stopped and was cooperating.
Bridgeport News: New Guidelines For Public Events On City Property
Just a reminder to the city of Bridgeport of a rule they implemented which will be broken today at McLevy Green.