Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Roadway
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash at Atlantic and Iranistan Avenue has the road closed. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash at Atlantic and Iranistan Avenue has the road closed. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
On May 1, 2017, at 12:32 a.m., Patrol Officers were dispatched to 66 Wilton Avenue. The complainants had gone to this address to check on a co-worker, who had not shown up for work. The complainants reported that they observed their co-worker lying on the floor through a window. The complainants kicked in the door and found the co-worker deceased. They also observed a male sitting in the apartment holding a firearm. The complainants fled the scene and called police. Arriving officers attempted to speak with the male but he refused. The Norwalk Emergency Services Unit Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene and attempted to make contact with the male. The male continued to refuse to communicate…
#Fairfield CT--On 05/01/2017 at 06:13am, the Fairfield Police were alerted by an anonymous complaint that a juvenile student posted a potential threat on the social media application “Snap-Chat”. The anonymous complaint indicated that a student posted a digital picture of an assault-type rifle with overwritten text “Don’t come to school tomorrow.” The investigation revealed that there were two juveniles involved, of which both were located at their respective homes in Fairfield as they were leaving for school. It was also determined that the message was posted as a private joke. The photo was determined to be that of an airsoft rifle located in the home of the juvenile who posted the “Snap-Chat.” Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked…
9:42pm--#Trumbull CT-- A man was hit over the head and robbed of his cell phone at Avalon Gates near building 3 by 5-6 kids on bicycles. This news report is made possible by:
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tow truck operator was out on Stratford Avenue near 6th Street on a tow when a couple of males entered his truck and stole his tablet. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: The alleged suspect died of his injuries. The victim was also transported to the hospital. 8:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and detectives are on scene at 50 Fremont Street of a very serious knife fight between two men. The suspect may be the city's 9th homicide. The victim was also transported to the hospital. This is breaking news and information is likely to change.
8:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two crashes to report. First one is a frequent spot at Iranistan and Benham Avenue. The second accident is at Madison and Truman Street. This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on the way to Peet Street near Jewett Street for a naked man who allegedly is on drugs.
2:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating this one car rollover accident in the 2600 block of North Avenue. The car hit a lighted safety sign the new fencing workers installed around the Mountain Grove Cemetery. Firefighters had to assist the driver out of the car, no word on injuries.
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were two over doses at 205 Washington Avenue. One person has died. Detectives are investigating.