Fairfield News: Fight At Notre Dame
7:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were dispatched to Notre Dame High School for a fight at the basketball game. They are playing Capital Prep according to the Notre Dame website. This news report is made possible by:
BMW X-5 Launch Event Saturday!
Here is an exciting event this Saturday at BMW of Bridgeport at 43 North Avenue from 10am to 2pm. The launch of the all-new BMW X5 along with Will Castro of the Velocity Channel and Unique Radio. I'll even be there! There will also be brunch and mimosas! Interested in another model? Well if you thought car dealers make the best deals at the end of the month then wait to you see what they will too for the end of the year! [caption id="attachment_71106" align="aligncenter" width="786"] For complete details visit: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/bmw-x5-launch-event/?fbclid=IwAR3cdQY7aq0HRsz5SklfwOBugQG3XA1_oCyPdYbkIa8i1lb8RcsV1My6cKk[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed at gunpoint in 3700 block of Madison Avenue Taken was his cellphone. Police are looking for a heavy-set black male wearing a dark coat and orange beaning who fled in a dark-colored BMW north on Madison Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Ouuuuch!
5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--- First responders on the way to Bennett Street for an eleven-year-old boy with a pencil through his hand. This news report is made possible by:
Multiple Bomb Threats To Local Businesses
UPDATE: From the Connecticut State Police: State Police investigated the report of a suspicious email sent to a school administrator. Shortly thereafter, both the State Police Emergency Services Unit and the Bomb Squad responded to the scene. In the course of the investigation, which is active and ongoing, it was determined that multiple states across the country were receiving similar threatening correspondents- affecting all sectors- both public and private. Each email contained similar verbiage. To date, none of the threats were found to be credible but we strongly encourage anyone who may receive a suspicious email, to immediately call 911. The Connecticut State Police are currently working with our Federal, State and Local partners in the investigation of this incident…
Park City Gets New Park
#Bridgeport CT – The City of Bridgeport today joined The Trust for Public Land (TPL), students from Jettie S. Tisdale School, the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) and City Council members to cut the ribbon on the newly revitalized East End Park and Playground at Johnson Oak Park and Tisdale School Grounds. To the joy of local residents, Johnson Oak Park and the adjacent grounds of Jettie S. Tisdale School will re-open after a complete restoration by the City of Bridgeport and The TPL, in partnership with the East End NRZ. Originally envisioned by the East End NRZ, the new design for the long-underutilized park space takes into consideration input from East End residents and Tisdale students. “Parks are essential…
Bridgeport News: 3 Injured Including Cop
12:29am--# Police received a number of calls for a "man" attacking a woman at State and Iranistan Avenue. Police arrived and chased the "man" catching up to him on Wordin Avenue. Radio reports said an officer was injured in the pursuit. The woman was located in the 900 block of Iranistan Avenue bleeding and emotionally traumatized. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire At People’s Corporate Office
10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters extinguished a fire at People's Bank offices located at 850 Main Street. The fire marshal was called in to investigate the cause.
Bridgeport News: Package Store Robbed At Gunpoint
9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Julianne's Wines & Liquors at 2669 Fairfield Avenue was robbed at gunpoint. The clerk was pistol-whipped and treated by EMS. Three armed males fled in a mini-van.
Bridgeport News: One Hospitalized After Small Explosion
UPDATE: Police say a senior citizen man filling an air mattress with Fixaflat with a candle burning in the room. According to Wikipedia, Fixaflat type products contain butane. Police said the butane in the product was ignited by the candle causing an explosion. The fire department did not return our e-mails inquiring about this incident. Police Chief AJ Perez told News 12's Frank Recchia “This man is lucky to be alive.“ 6:49pm---#Bridgeport CT-- One person was hospitalized after a small explosion in a bedroom in a home in the 100 block of Beechwood Avenue. The extent of the person's injuries is not known at this time. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause.