Bridgeport News: Car Versus House
https://youtu.be/JgNLBBIzu68 Report of a car that struck a house near the intersection of Eaton Street and Norman Street in Bridgeport. Unknown if there are any injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: I-95 Crash!
Report of a 4 car motor vehicle accident on I-95 just prior to Exit 25 Southbound. First responders are on scene reporting a 4 car crash on the right hand side of the Highway.
Fairfield News: Rollover Crash Sparks Investigation
https://youtu.be/4OFK0xvf4h8 Police are investigating a rollover crash that occurred on North Benson Road by Wakeman Road. It seems to be a one car crash, and the driver was not present when first responders arrived. A crime scene has been set up on North Benson Road between Elm Street and Noyes Road, and is currently impassable to traffic. There is no further information at this time.
A statement from the President of the Bridgeport Police Union Michael Salemme III, and response from Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter:
President of the Bridgeport Police Union Michael Salemme III: “CHIEF PORTER’S LONELY CORNER” I write as the President of the Bridgeport Police Union, Local 1159, to address serious concerns regarding Chief Porter’s lack of leadership and the decrease of morale our officers face on a daily basis. Chief Porter is a disgruntled ex-employee who has personal vendettas against some of our officers from his tenure as a captain with the Bridgeport Police Department. He retired, opened a lawsuit against the City of Bridgeport, and was selected chief shortly after. As the voice of our membership, it is important for me to inform the public that majority of our members are not happy under Chief Porter. Although social media may paint…
Plumbing Fire in Apartment
Bridgeport Firefighters responded to a building that's partially occupied and has been converted into apartments in the 800 block of Main Street. There was a fire in the plumbing system that extended into a fourth-floor apartment. Crews encountered heavy smoke in the unit but managed to extinguish the fire, which was located beneath the bathtub. They had to break through the tile and open up the area to fully address the issue.
Mayor Ganim Announces $15,000 grant award for the city fresh program
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport has been recognized as the 3rd Place, Medium City winner in the 2025 Childhood Obesity Prevention/Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards. The award, presented by The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) in partnership with the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA), includes a $15,000 grant to further the City Fresh Program's efforts to enhance childhood health and environmental sustainability. The grant will bolster City Fresh’s mission to promote access to nutritious food and sustainable practices for families in Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim accepted the award on behalf of the city during USCM’s 93rd Winter Meeting on January 18, 2025, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. “This…
Excavator Tips
The operator was able to safely exit the excavator he was operating tipped at the Citgo Station in the 600 block of East Main Street. There were no reported injuries. 2025-01-22@2:22pm #Bridgeport CT
I-95 Crash
Report of a multi car crash on I-95 before Exit 34 on the bridge Southbound. There is only one lane open at this time and first responders are on the scene.
Bridgeport Regional Task Force Arrests Convicted Felon on Firearm and Drug Charges
In January, the Bridgeport Regional Task Force launched an investigation into Ralph Cora, 41, of Bridgeport, after receiving intelligence that he possessed a firearm despite previous felony convictions. On January 14, officers located Cora near Park Avenue and Gregory Street and conducted an investigative stop as he moved to Taft Avenue. A search of Cora’s vehicle uncovered a Palmetto Armory 9mm handgun with an extended magazine, a U.S. Army ballistic vest, and 110 bags of marijuana weighing approximately two pounds. Cora was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Illegal Transfer of a Pistol, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of Body Armor, and Possession of Marijuana with…
Merritt Parkway Crash
Report of a multi-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46, closer to the Black Rock Turnpike area. 2025-01- 21@7:22pm--#Fairfield CT -- #cttraffic