Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
6:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Reports of shots fired on Berkshire Avenue. One house in the 300 block reporting shots into their home. So far no one reported hit. This report is made possible by:
6:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Reports of shots fired on Berkshire Avenue. One house in the 300 block reporting shots into their home. So far no one reported hit. This report is made possible by:
6:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- A patron at the Edge Fitness of Fairfield at 500 Kings Hwy Cutoff called police that his locker was broken into and a firearm was taken. This report is made possible by:
5:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit at the intersection of Boston and East Avenue. This report is made possible by:
1:03pm--#Fairfield CT-- Animal Control at One Rod Highway called police that a woman drove up, took pictures of the animal control building and left. The licence plate comes back to a Brookdale Road address. Police are investigating reviewing surveillance video. This report is made possible by:
12:00pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on scene at 375 Sasco Hill Road where they have metered and found elevated levels of carbon monoxide. This report is made possible by:
#Stratford CT--This month the prescription drug box at Stratford Police Headquarters reached the one-ton mark in collection of unwanted and unused medications. The drug box was installed in the police department lobby in October 2013. It was a collaborative effort amongst several Town departments, including the Stratford Police, Health, and Community Services Departments with the support of the Office of Mayor John Harkins. “When you consider the fact that most prescription bottles weigh just a few ounces even when filled, to reach the one-ton mark in a relatively short period of time is remarkable”, said Stratford Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour. “We thank the citizens for taking advantage of this service. It shows that the people of Stratford are committed to keeping these dangerous drugs out of the Stratford…
#Westport CT--January 12, 2016, Westport Officers responded to Fairfield PDand took custody of Jacob Dagley. Westport had an outstanding warrant for Dagley for the charges listed above. On 11/04/15 at approximately 1:00am, the accused broke into the Merritt Country Store on Main Street in Westport by throwing a rock though the front glass. Accused then stole cigarettes valued at $545.61. Later that night, the accused and an accomplice were involved in a high speed chase with the Milford Police Department and were arrested. Westport Detectives were able to connect Dagley to the crime by store video as well as the accused being in possession of the stolen goods. ARRESTED: Jacob Dagley AGE 46 RESIDENCE: Bridgeport CT CHARGE: Burglary 3rd degree BOND: $50,000.00…
1:30pm--#Bridgeport Police say a man was shot about five times on Platt Street. Police identified Jovanni Reyes, 22 as the victim who is seriously wounded. Police believe he was targeted. This report is made possible by:
10:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- A carton of cigarettes were just shoplifted from the Stratfield Mobil on Stratfield Road. The suspect fled in a purple Nissan with New York plates. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport – The Bridgeport Police Department this week promoted eighteen officers to higher rank at a ceremony held at Bridgeport City Hall Annex. The officers were sworn into their new positions by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, accompanied by Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. “These outstanding officers represent the highest level of professionalism and put their lives on the line to keep Bridgeport residents safe day in and day out,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am very proud to promote our officers to higher rank. You have earned all the accolades, and your hard work has paid off. You truly are Bridgeport’s finest!” Mayor Ganim also announced that the city has committed to hiring 100 new police officers to fill out…