8:40pm--Police have been called to Greene Homes building 2 to assist fire department with people trapped in the elevator. Usually, this takes a few minutes and happens more frequently than you think, but they have been stuck for over an hour and a half. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday, the Bridgeport Police met with the community at VIP Barbershop at 464 Huntington Turnpike (same plaza as the 50's Diner). Police said a number of people from the community came out to visit and enjoy free pizza from Vazzy's Restaurant. When I asked what was on their mind they said there were no real questions, it was primarily an opportunity to start a dialogue. Police said they will be having this from time to time in different areas of town. DoingItLocal also plans on having future Facebook Live with the community to field questions they might have. We also plan on having community talks hosted by VIP Barbershop. I'll keep you posted!
6:39pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody with the help of K-9. 6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An attempt to pull over a vehicle turns into a pursuit. Starting on Prospect Street, onto Route 8 northbound getting off exit 4 down Lindley to East Washington and terminated at Pembroke and Boston Avenue. He then proceeded to hit a car at Pembroke and Berkshire Avenue. Police started following him at the blazing speed of 10mph around Arctic Street and then he bailed on foot at Central and Deacon Street. Heavy police presence in the area as they continue looking for him. This news report is made possible by:
The first area PechaKucha will be held on Wednesday, May 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street in Bridgeport. There were two free workshops leading up to this event which were designed to teach interested participants how to best put together their own PechaKucha. Participants learned how to write & tell an inspiring story with 20 images. Presenters have been selected, and free tickets to the event are available on the museum website. The theme of the evening is a quote from P.T. himself — “The noblest art is that of making others happy!” PechaKucha events are designed to bring people together to listen to great personal stories. PechaKucha is Japanese for "chit-chat." It is a licensed presentation…
#Bridgeport – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Joe Ganim is praising the State Senate for voting to confirm Justice Richard Robinson as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. The historic vote confirms Robinson as the first African American chief justice in Connecticut state history. The Senate and House both approved the nomination unanimously. "Justice Robinson was a great choice for chief justice, and I’m pleased the Senate acted quickly to confirm his nomination," said Ganim. "Justice Robinson will bring strong leadership to the judicial branch, and I’m confident he will do an outstanding job." This press release is made possible by:
Police UPDATE: The deceased was later positively identified through fingerprint examination as Gregory Garoffolo, 60, of Westport, CT. Investigators learned that Garoffolo’s vehicle had been located on the Interstate 95 Saugatuck River overpass during the early morning hours of May 4 th and was subsequently towed by the Connecticut State Police. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, he sustained injuries consistent with a fall and drowning. Garoffolo’s death is not being treated as suspicious. #Westport, CT-- At approximately 8:40 am this morning, a resident contacted police headquarters to report a body which had washed up on the shore of Harbor Road. Police responded to the area and located a deceased male at the water line. The male…
10:27pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- I-95 northbound is closed at exit 18 for a multi-car accident with injuries. Significant back up warrants a detour if possible.
8:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Samuel Jordon Jr. who jumped out of a second story window barefooted to put out a fire on his front porch? A call originally went out for a fire in the 300 block of Hanover Street, it turned out to be 2 Lombard Court. Firefighters said it was a porch fire put out by the homeowner so I figured it couldn't be too big and headed back. A short time later I hear firefighters saying "all hands working" so I headed back to the scene. When I pulled up to the scene I saw the assistant chief and I asked if there was a fire or not. He chuckled and said it was…
11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters put out tonight's second vehicle fire at Stillman and Orchard Street. This news report is made possible by:
9:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person is in custody after an attempted break-in on Dixon Street. Radio reports say the homeowner held him down until police arrived. This news report is made possible by:
