Merritt Parkway Brush Fire
2019-07-15 @ 4:23pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a brush fire in the median between exits 47 and 44 for your commuting pleasure. Multiple calls. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield Police Won’t Participate In Immigration Laws
The Fairfield Police Department would like to address recent inquiries regarding the New York Times Report on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities. The Fairfield Police Department takes the civil rights of its community members very serious. We seek to find a balance between ensuring people’s Constitutional rights, while still maintaining the safety and security of our community. The Fairfield Police Department holds that we will not be participating in any efforts or activities as they relate to the enforcement of immigration within our jurisdiction. In 2013, our state legislature passed the “Connecticut Trust Act”. This law is intended to limit local law enforcement’s authority to arrest or detain an individual who was the subject of a federal “civil immigration…
Bridgeport News: Scooterjacking
2019-07-15 @ 11:59am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed at gunpoint of his scooter at Union and Stratford Avenue. The suspect fled towards Wilmont Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2019-07-14 @ 11:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call for a shot-spotter activation in the 200 block of Hallett Street. Police discovered a car with bullet holes and blood in it. A short time later a gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Initial report say the victim is alert and conscious.
Bridgeport News: Car Takes Down Fence
2019-07-14 @ 10:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car rode up the sidewalk on Capital Avenue and took down a wrought iron fence around 276 French Street. EMS was called for an unrestrained boy in the backseat of the car.
Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger
POLICE UPDATE: On July 14, 2019 at approximately 2312hrs, a young woman walking on Alfred street was flagged down by male individual who attempted to get her to agree to enter the vehicle he was operating. The young woman declined. Shortly after, she shared the information with her mother who called police. Police located the suspect who was later identified as Juan Quechol-Mecatl shortly after. The vehicle he operated had misused plates. He was then place under arrest and transported to booking. Juan Quechol-Mecatl’s charges are below. The young woman was not injured during this incident. 2019-07-14 @ 10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man tried to lure a thirteen year old girl into a car at Alfred and Fairfield Avenue. A fight broke out between…
Bridgeport News: 1 In Custody After Foot Pursuit
2019-07-14 @ 9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man is in custody after a short foot pursuit on Palisades/Remington/Stewart Street area. I don't know what he was wanted for at this time but that is why there was a heavy police presence in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Stabbing
UPDATE: The victim has minor, non-life-threatening injuries. 2019-07-14 @ 8:00pm--#Trumbull CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police receive a call for a stabbing in Beardsley Park near the bridge. An extensive search turns up nothing but a victim was located in Trumbull off Quarry Road. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue At The Train Station
2019-07-14 @ 4:27pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a water rescue behind the train station. A supposedly drunk man argued with his wife and then jumped into the water. The man got out of the water on his own prior to firefighters arrival. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport New: Fire Strikes Apartment Building
2019-07-14 @ 2:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was a fire on the third floor of a large apartment complex at 50 Monroe Street. Firefighter's quick response kept the fire contained to the one apartment. Deputy Fire Chief Ronald Rolfe said that the people in that apartment probably won't be able to return to their apartment and that they are still assessing if everyone else can return to the other apartments. Animal Control was called for two rescued cats. There were no reported injuries.