Bridgeport News: Firefighters Quickly Knock Down Fire
1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in the back of a boarded-up house at 66 Revere Street. Fire marshal called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot On Route 8
State Police UPDATE: Approximately 11:20 a.m., Troop G-Bridgeport responded to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport after hospital staff reported that a male walked into the Emergency Department with a non- life-threatening gunshot wound. The male reported the incident to have occurred on Route 8 southbound in the Bridgeport area. There is no threat to the public as this does not appear to be a random act or road rage-related. Updates will be sent as we get them. 11:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police confirm that a man traveling on Route 8 was shot in the shoulder and drove himself to St. Vincent's Hospital. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire Alarm At Scrupples
1:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Fire and burglar alarm at Scruples Cafe, 369 North Avenue. I'm usually calling it a night by now but I just want to see if this has a happy ending.... Yup, false alarm, but now you know what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
11:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knocked out a fire at a machine shop on the first floor at 1918 Stratford Avenue. A couple of days ago firefighters were called to a car fire and the car was locked behind the fence and firefighter had to work to get to the car. On October 24th the area was the scene of another fire on the first floor, I'm certain which business that was in.
Bridgeport News: EMS Being Attacked
6:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on the way to Bond and Tutor where EMS personnel are being attacked by a patient.
#Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim Activates Cold Weather Protocol
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security today activated the city’s cold weather protocol. This means all Bridgeport public library branches and senior centers, as well as the Greater Bridgeport Transit Terminal, will be open during the day as warming centers. Anyone in need of shelter, during the frigid temperatures expected to impact the region, can utilize the facilities listed below. Greater Bridgeport Transit Bus Terminal: 710 Water St, Bridgeport CT (8A- 8P) Bridgeport Public Library Locations and Branch Hours: Main Branch – 925 Broad Street, 203-576-7400; (10A-6P) Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue, 203-576-7025; (12P-8P) Newfield Branch – 1230 Stratford Avenue, 203-576-7828; (10A-6P) North Branch – 3455 Madison Avenue, 203-576-7003; (12P-8P) Old Mill Green Branch – 1677 East Main Street, 203-576-7634; …
Bridgeport News: Crash!
4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a two car crash at Barnum and Bishop Avenue. No word on injuries. Avoid this busy intersection! This news report is made possible by:
Westport Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Connection with a Stolen Vehicle
#Westport CT-- On Tuesday December 26, 2017 at approximately 5:00am, Westport Police dispatch received a call from a citizen in the Saugatuck area of town. The caller reported that he observed several individuals exit a white vehicle, enter his yard and then attempt to open the car doors on his vehicles. Patrol units began responding to the area at which time a second 911 call was received by dispatch from a separate citizen residing in the same general area. He also observed several individuals exit what he described as a white Audi sport utility vehicle and enter his yard. The caller confronted the suspects who reportedly got back into their vehicle and fled the immediate area. Officer Michael Tomanelli was one…
Bridgeport News: SUV Hits Lightpole
3:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A elderly woman drove her Jeep SUV up on the side walk at Stratford Avenue and Freeman Street knocking down a light pole.
Mayor Ganim Recognizes People’s United Bank for Holiday Donation
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim recognized People’s United Bank for their generous holiday donation in support of children at daycares around the City of Bridgeport. The donation was used to purchase new toys for children up to age five at City daycares managed by Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD) Inc. Mayor Ganim and his holiday helpers dropped off the toys to daycares, coincidentally, while the little ones were asleep. “This donation will bring joy to the many families in need this holiday season city-wide, and most importantly, put a smile on the faces of children,” said Mayor Ganim. “It’s through community organizations like People’s United Bank that we are able to have an impact on the lives of so many residents in…