6:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A foot pursuit in backyards from Central Avenue to Ogden Street Extension ended when a Bridgeport Police Officer may have broken his foot jumping over a fence in pursuit of a suspect. EMS is taking care of the officer. Heavy police presence in the area along with K-9 looking for the suspect. This news report is made possible by:
#Westport, CT)- At approximately 9:00 am on Sunday, April 22nd, an officer conducting stationary radar in the area of 180 Bayberry Lane observed a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The radar unit indicated the vehicle was traveling at a rate of 63mph in the 25mph zone. As the officer initiated a motor vehicle stop, he smelled a distinct odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The operator was identified as Tony J. Bowens Jr., 23, of Shelton, CT. During the stop, officers learned Bowens had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear 2nd and that his Connecticut pistol permit was revoked. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun underneath the driver’s…
11:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of shots fired and shell casing found in the 300 block of Valley Avenue (near Up Street). So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- Police say that just before 7pm Sunday, the motorcycle was traveling south on Park Avenue when it collided with a white sedan that was slowly turning onto Park Avenue. The motorcycle collided with the car throwing the driver and passenger. The driver of the motorcycle, Danillo Andrade, 31, remains in the hospital from bleeding on the brain and a fractured wrist. His passenger Miranda Elienai died from serious head injuries. The driver of the car was identified Tremaine Wilson of New Haven. No charges have been filed and police continue to investigate.
1:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A purse was just snatched on Mill Hill Terrace by a teenager, he fled down Boston Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
10:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- A tractor-trailer hit some low wires causing a utility pole on Wordin Avenue causing the pole to snap at its base. The pole smashed s car and injured a man when the wires hit him. If you are heading towards Went Park expect to be detoured while UI works to clear the mess.
1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car hit a parked car and then hit the gas main of St. Vincent's Partners at the corner of Main and Hawley Avenue.
8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was reportedly shot in 500 block of Trumbull Gardens. Radio reports say it was possibly a female shot and taken to the hospital by private vehicle. Police and detectives are on scene investigating. Shell casings have been located.
1:19pm--#Trumbull CT-- Park rangers rescue a 4 year old boy who broke his arm on the bike path off Tait Road. He was brought out on the Whitney Avenue entrance of the Pequannock River State Park. Way to go rangers! This news report is made possible by:
11:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A police officer was hit by a car by a hit and run driver in front of 195 Holly Street. This news report is made possible by:
