On 01/20/2017 at 2:45am Officers were patrolling the area of Kings Highway East and Berwick Avenue as a result of increased late-night activity from Sky–Hookah Lounge. Officers observed a black Buick with two occupants inside, parked in a nearby lot, with the interior dome light illuminated. As officers walked by the vehicle they could see one of the occupants with marijuana on his lap. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 389.5 grams (almost 1lb.) of marijuana packaged for distribution, in addition to approximately $2,400.00 in cash. Daniel Carmichael (DOB 9/1/92) was arrested and charged with violations of CGS 21a-277(b) Possession of marijuana (greater than 4 ounces), 21a-279(b) Sale of a controlled substance, 21-267a Possession of drug…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving Police
3:09pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- #cttraffic-- A minor accident involving a police car on Route 8/25 southbound at the exit 1 split.
Bridgeport News: Murder Suspect Arrested
On December 15, 2016, Noel Esbri was murdered while inside an apartment at 360 Palisades Avenue, Bridgeport. Detectives quickly identified the person responsible for Esbri's death as Richard Lopez (6/14/91) and Detective Martin Heanue prepared an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court Judge on January 4, 2017, charging Lopez with Murder, Felony Murder and Robbery First Degree. Throughout the investigation, detectives were in contact with Lopez' attorney, but Lopez declined to speak with police. Once the arrest warrant was issued, detectives made Lopez' attorney aware that the warrant existed, but through his attorney, Lopez refused to surrender to police. Through the cooperation of many officers within the Bridgeport Police Department, the United States Marshal's Office Fugitive Task Force was able to…
Bridgeport News: SHU Inauguration Parties?
12:00am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police have been busy breaking up loud college parties at Thorme Street, Chopsey and Old Town, 465 Burnsford Avenue and a very large/loud party at 3671 Old Town which required multiple police units to respond. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole
10:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A car has hit a utility pole at Broad and Gregory Street with injuries according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stolen Car Recovered After Foot Pursuit
5:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police locate a stolen vehicle on Yarmich and Reservoir Avenue, they follow it to Trumbull Avenue to Sunshine Circle where a brief foot pursuit took place. K-9 enjoyed it's fast food meal. EMS on the way. Two in custody. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Food On The Stove Burning No Fire
2:37pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Food burning on the stove is the reason the firefighters are at 2400 North Avenue. People were being evacuated as a result. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 16 Year Old Charged In Murder Of Woman
#Bridgeport Connecticut--On January 7, 2017, Elianna Cruz was seated in a parked vehicle at 1001 E. Main Street, Bridgeport. Also inside this vehicle were three other males. At approximately 9:05pm, two males walked though the parking lot of this location, and one of the males opened fire on the vehicle, striking Cruz. Cruz was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where she remained until passing away on January 11, 2017. Detectives do not believe Cruz was the intended target in this shooting. Investigators quickly identified the suspected shooter, and Detective Heanue prepared an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court Judge on January 18, 2017. On January 19, 2017 a 16 year old juvenile male was served this…
CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE K-9 SILVER RECEIVES BODY ARMOR
#MIDDLETOWN CT – Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Silver has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In Memory of K-9 Ike, Vancouver Police Department.” K-9 Silver has been assigned to Trooper First Class Thomas Mitri since September 2015 and is currently working at Troop G in Bridgeport. K-9 Silver is a two-and-a-half-year-old Malinois trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA., whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of…