The Stratford Police Department is investigating a report of a missing juvenile, Andrea Dixon, age 17. Dixon was last seen on 11-23-2018 at 11 Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon, NY where she was staying with a friend. Dixon has ties to the Bronx and is reported to have a personality disorder. Anyone with information as to Andrea Dixon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Detective Torres 203-385-4120 or Police Dispatch 203-385-4100.  

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St. Vincent’s Medical Center to Host Complimentary Birth Symposium

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – November 29, 2018 – St. Vincent’s Medical Center will host its fourth annual Birth Symposium. Expectant parents are invited to learn more about St. Vincent’s birthing and maternity services on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm. Birth Center tours will begin at 6:30 pm. Featuring caring and compassionate birthing and maternity experts, the Birth Symposium will offer information on the St. Vincent’s Family Birthing Center and other helpful topics, including midwifery, the Bradley Method, and more. Additional resources include prenatal massage, hypno-birthing, chiropractic care in pregnancy, car safety, “Birthing from Within,” and many other services of interest to expectant parents. The program, which is complimentary and open to the public, will be held at St. Vincent’s Medical…

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I-95 Accident

10:27pm--UPDATE: Extrication completed.  Minor injuries reported. 10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 26, one van rolled over.  Initial reports said possible ejection so the DOT shut the cameras down, the is NO ejection.  Two people are out of the vehicles one man is pinned but talking with firefighters.   This news report is made possible by;

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Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), co-chair of Governor-elect Ned Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee, today released the following statement after attending Tuesday’s Policy Summit at Eastern Connecticut State University.   “As the incoming governor develops priorities for our state, it’s critical that the voices of Connecticut’s women—especially women of color— are at the table. I am honored to be asked to co-chair the Women’s Policy Transition Committee and I look forward to working to identify areas that impact women and making recommendations to Governor-elect Lamont on ways we can improve.”   Last week, Lamont and Lieutenant Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz announced the formation of 15 Transition Policy Committees and co-chairs for each. Sen. Moore and Karen Jarmoc, President & CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #9

POLICE UPDATE: The victim of last nights homicide has been identified as Edwin "Jeremy" Mangual, 30 of 84 Victory Street, Bridgeport. Detectives continue to work to establish motive, and an update will be provided if and when more information becomes available.   Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On November 27, 2018 at 1937 hours, shots were fired in front of 73/75 Laurel Avenue, striking a 30 year old male in the torso and neck. The male victim was found unresponsive at the scene and was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. This was not a random act of violence and the victim appears to have been targeted by the assailant(s). The identity of the victim is pending…

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