Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
UPDATE: Red Cross called to find housing for 4 adults and 2 children. 4:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire at 227/229 Coleman Street.
UPDATE: Red Cross called to find housing for 4 adults and 2 children. 4:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire at 227/229 Coleman Street.
3:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There is police activity in the Charles / Wheeler Street area for a man wanted in domestic disturbance. This news report is made possible by:
6:50am--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police in the rear parking lot of Police Headquarters heard a male yelling out a 3 rd story window of an residence overlooking the police parking lot, to kill people, something about police, and for the police to put their hands up. Included in the threats were racist comments directed towards African Americans. Several Officers, as well as other area residents could hear the threats directed at police and residents. Officers responded to the residence and after a brief struggle took the individual into custody. Officers determined the threats were made because the police woke him up with the activity in the rear lot.
1:34am--#Trumbull Connecticut-- A 27 year old man accidentally shot himself in the leg overnight at 0130 Old Town Road according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Thursday, 12/29--10:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A woman located a person who allegedly robbed her in the 700 of Madison Avenue last night and she called police. Police were able to locate the suspect and made the arrest. Bridgeport Police Detective Brian Fitzgerald said it was NOT the same person wanted in series of robberies that occurred in the north end on Wednesday. This news report is made possible by:
12:20PM--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to 8 Albert Street where there is a cut gas line in the home. This news report is made possible by:
11:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian has been struck and down in the intersection of Barnum and Caroline Street. This news report is made possible by:
6:40pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody on Noble Avenue. 6:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A foot pursuit Noble and WIlliam Street turns into a manhunt when the suspect jumps a fence on Harriet Street. I don't know what he is wanted for but if you live in the area make sure your doors locked and if you see someone running in your backyard call 911. This news report is made possible by:
1:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A deliveryperson was robbed at gunpoint/carjacked at Amsterdam Avenue. Taken was his keys, wallet and Toyota. This news report is made possible by:
Under the direction of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, personnel from the Connecticut State Police at Troop G in Bridgeport, will be conducting a DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint during the evening of Friday, December 30, 2016. The DUI enforcement project will take place in the area of Interstate 91 northbound at Exit # 3, near the intersection of Orange Street, in the city of New Haven. In the interest of public safety, State Troopers will be conducting this checkpoint in an effort to identify and arrest motorists who operate motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, Commanding Officer of Troop G, would also like to advise motorists that in addition to this checkpoint, Troopers…