Bridgeport News: Man Shot
https://youtu.be/azHtUG4Iq8I Report of a man shot in the 600 block of Washington Ave. One male victim has been transported to the hospital with critical injuries. There is no more information at this time.
Derby Pursuit Ends In Bridgeport
Derby and State Police pursued a blue Honda Civic wanted for shoplifting and then hitting 2 police cruisers through multiple towns on Route 8, I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Police were able to get a front tire to go flat after striking spike sticks at I-95 split on Route 8/25. The pursuit came to an end at Highland and Washington Avenue. Two were taken into custody. 2025-01-25@8:40pm--#Derby CT #bridgeport
Governor Rooting For Buffalo
I caught up with Governor Lamont talking with Trumbull students outside the Aquaculture School and they were discussing football, so I had to ask him who he was rooting for the big game. He thought about it for a moment and said he thinks Buffalo is on the edge and overdue. They play their nemesis, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Saturday for the National Football Conference. Buffalo is the only team playing in New York. Who are you rooting for?
Car Hit Fence and Church
First responders are investigating the cause of a crash in the 1100 block of Howard Avenue near Maplewood Avenue. The car crashed into a fence and stopped after hitting the Grace and Mercy Deliverance Outreach leaving minor damage to the exterior of the building. One fire hydrant was taken out and the driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-01-25@4:24pm--#Bridgeport CT
STRATFORD LIBRARY SEEKS BOOK DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL SALE
The Stratford Library Board is currently requesting donations for its annual book sale. Contributors are urged to recycle their good books to share with others and help the Stratford Library increase their book purchase fund at the same time. The book sale fund-raiser is being organized this year by the SLA Board of Trustees member Shelley Hall of Stratford. Donations of good hard cover books and paperbacks, fiction or non-fiction as well as sound and video recordings, can be brought to the library. A special book collection bin is on site in the Main Lobby. The book sale workers encourage residents to donate their biographies, cookbooks, poetry, plays, travel, mystery, science fiction, children’s books, etc. Premium condition books and children’s…
Apartment Fire
Bridgeport firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the Seabreeze Apartments, located at 223 Iranistan Avenue, earlier today. According to unconfirmed radio reports, firefighters forced entry into the unit and quickly extinguished the flames using a portable tank of water. The fire was successfully contained to the kitchen and living room area, preventing further damage to the building. The fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the blaze. No information about injuries or displaced residents was immediately available. 2025-01-23@9:42pm--#Bridgeport CT
Frozen Puppies Found in Plastic Bags in Bridgeport, Investigation Underway
On Tuesday, January 22, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Bridgeport Animal Control officers responded to a disturbing report near the intersection of Newfield Avenue and Orange Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered two plastic bags containing the frozen remains of three deceased puppies. The puppies, believed to be newborns between one and five days old at the time of their death, were found in tragic conditions. Authorities are now awaiting necropsy results to determine additional details about their deaths. Bridgeport Animal Control and local police have launched an investigation and are seeking the public's assistance to identify those responsible for this act of animal cruelty. Desmond's Army Animal Advocates, a prominent animal rights organization, is offering a reward for information leading…
STRATFORD LIBRARY TO HOST “TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY” FEBRUARY 1
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, celebrates “National Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 1. The annual event is free and open to the public. ‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’ encourages families to visit their local library and discover everything it has to offer. This year’s theme is “Fun Around the World,” offering different activities throughout the day. From 10am-2pm, children can participate in a fun “Around the World” activity at each of the 7 continents. From 10am-4:30pm, children can stop by anytime for a free book and to play “I Spy Australia.” Additional special events, which require registration on the Library’s website, include Preschool Play Time from 10:15am-11:15am for ages 2-5…
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.