Category: Uncategorized

8:32pm–#Bridgeport CT– How about some likes for Samuel Jordon Jr. who jumped out of a second story window barefooted to put out a fire on his front porch?  A call originally went out for a fire in the 300 block of Hanover Street, it turned out to be 2 Lombard Court.  Firefighters said it was a porch fire put out by the homeowner so I figured it couldn’t be too big and headed back.  A short time later I hear firefighters saying “all hands working” so I headed back to the scene.  When I pulled up to the scene I saw the assistant chief and I asked if there was a fire or not.  He chuckled and said it was the homeowner that put it out with a garden hose and he did “a hell of a job”!  He told me to go see the damage, I couldn’t believe the extent of the damage myself.  If Samuel Jordon Jr. hadn’t sprung into action this would have been an extensive fire.  I loved his sense of humor!  Well done Samuel!

11:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters put out tonight’s second vehicle fire at Stillman and Orchard Street.

 

This news report is made possible by:

 

9:03pm–#Bridgeport CT– One person is in custody after an attempted break-in on Dixon Street.  Radio reports say the homeowner held him down until police arrived.

 

This news report is made possible by:

9:00pm–#cttraffic–#Milford CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire is in Milford off exit 36 of I-95 northbound.

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that as part of the search process for a police chief, the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Department will hold two public forums to allow the hired Police Chief Search Consultant Randi Frank and community members to meet. These open discussions will allow community members to voice their opinions on what they are looking for in a Police Chief for the City of Bridgeport.

“This is a very important position within our city’s leadership,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am encouraging all residents and members of our clergy and community groups to participate in this process.  I am glad to hear that there are already several representatives of faith-based organizations that are planning to attend.  It is important for everyone to have their voice heard and share their thoughts on what characteristics they believe to be essential for Bridgeport’s Police Chief.”

Stakeholders, city leaders, and community members will come together on Thursday, May 10^th at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Wheeler Rooms A and B at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace.   These meetings are open to the public, all are welcome to attend, no reservation required.

8:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– A bicyclist was hit by a car at Andover and Fairfield Avenue.  No word on the extent of the injuries.

 

8:12pm–#Trumbull CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire is a motorcycle which is located in front of 5205 Madison Avenue.  The rider of the motorcycle hit something in the roadway but was able to walk away.

 

This news report is made possible by:

7:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A woman from a motorcycle ministry out of Hamden received minor injuries after a collision with a Volkswagon in front of the Shell Station at Main and North Avenue.