Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash After State Police Pursuit

UPDATE from Connecticut State Police: The suspect/operator, Joseph Guzman-Rivera (dob 11/06/1995) of 537 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport, CT, was taken into custody after being located in the basement of a residence on Lewis St. in Bridgeport (he did not know the residents of the home).

Upon being apprehended by Connecticut State Troopers, Connecticut State Police K9 Nero and Bridgeport Police Officers, Guzman-Rivera physically assaulted K9 Nero.  Guzman-Rivera was also found in possession of heroin, crack cocaine and powder cocaine.

Guzman-Rivera was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash.  Upon release from the hospital Guzman-Rivera was transported to Troop G-Bridgeport where he was charged with

Possession of Narcotics (3 counts), Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell (WITS) (3 counts), Possession of Narcotics WITS w/i 1,500 ft of a school (3 counts), Illegal Injuring of a Police Service Animal, and Burglary 2nd degree.
Guzman-Rivera was held on $500,000.00 bond and scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on August 11, 2017.

#Bridgeport CT–12:56pm–State Police pulled a car over on I-95 near exit 26. The driver stopped but then fled as soon as the trooper approached the car. The driver exited the highway and crashed at Railroad and Iranistan Avenue. Unconfirmed reports say the suspect was allegedly in a stolen car and the driver then fled on foot behind the houses on Iranistan Avenue. Police with K-9 apprehended the man a short time after on Lewis Street. The man was bitten by the K-9.

The driver had struck another vehicle killing him. A person on a bicycle was also struck pinning him against the guy wire from a utility pole causing a lower leg amputation to the victim. Bridgeport Firefighter used Hurst “jaws of life” type tools to free the man trapped in the car as well the two pedestrians that were pinned under his car. Bridgeport Police spokesperson Av Harris said two pedestrians were hit and badly injured. He confirmed there was one fatality but it could be more.

Bridgeport News: Fatal Crash After State Police Pursuit

I’m working on the details of a fatality at Iranistan and Railroad Avenue this afternoon after a pursuit.  The driver fleeing police hit two pedestrians and car resulting in at least one fatality.

From the state police: Approximately 12:56 p.m. Troop G conducted a motor vehicle stop on I-95. Operator stopped, however as trooper approached the operator then fled the scene and became involved in a crash resulting in life-threatening injury.  The operator fled on foot after the crash, but has been taken into custody.

 

 

 

Stolen Vehicle Leads To 7 Yoots Arrested

#Westport, CT –#Norwalk CT—- On 08/09/17, at approximately 3:30am, Westport Officers were dispatched to Chapel Hill Road on a report of a motor vehicle theft in progress. The responding Officer observed a gray GMC Acadia on West Parish Road traveling at a high rate of speed. The Officer attempted to stop the vehicle but it sped off onto the Post Road. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on the Post Road when it turned around suddenly and attempted to strike 2 police vehicles. Officers avoided the collision and the pursuit continued westbound on Post Road East. Westport Officers then terminated the pursuit because the speeds were high and the pursuit was dangerous. A short time later, Norwalk Officers engaged the same vehicle in pursuit which led to the capture of 7 juveniles. Westport Officers will be following up with the appropriate charges for the juveniles.
The Westport Police Department stresses the importance of locking your vehicle and taking your key / fob inside. We have advised multiple times in the past about locking your vehicles, but unfortunately, the message is not getting through. As you can see from the events of last night, it is not merely a property crime. Officers, civilians and the suspects themselves are all at risk of injury or death in events such as these. Please remember that the majority of vehicle break ins and thefts occur with unlocked vehicles. Please do your part and lock your vehicle.

 

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Fairfield News: Cops Nab Man Who Hit Biker And Fled

#Fairfield CT–On August 8 th , 2017 at approximately noon time,  we were first to report to you that the Fairfield Police Department’s traffic unit responded to Black Rock Tnpk near the Route 15 Southbound entrance ramp after multiple 911 calls were received reporting a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. An initial investigation revealed that the vehicle fled the scene southbound on the Merrit Parkway. The vehicle was described as a gray vehicle with front end damage. Moments later, Officers with the Westport Police Department stopped a vehicle northbound on the Merritt Parkway near Exit 42. The vehicle had significant front end damage and evidence at the crash site matched that of damage to the vehicle.

 
The operator of the vehicle, Barry Podber (DOB 09/30/39) of 72 Pierce Street Fairfield was subsequently arrested and charged with Evading Responsibility and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. He was held on a $5000.00 bond at headquarters and is due to appear in court on 08/22/17. The bicyclist sustained several injuries of unknown extent and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment.The incident is still under investigation by the Fairfield Police Traffic / Crash Investigation Unit.

(Fairfield Police Press Release)

 

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired Near School

6:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– Shots were fired from a car in front of Blackham School at 425 Thorme Street. A person was reportedly hit and he supposedly got into a private vehicle but so far no gunshot victims have arrived at the area hospitals. A number of shell casings were found at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and Thorme Street.

Fairfield News: Jennings Beach Sexual Assault Never Occurred Says Police

On 08/01/17 at approximately 4:40pm, a sex assault at Jennings Beach was reported to the Detective Bureau at Police Headquarters. While investigating these allegations, the Detective Bureau found no evidence to corroborate the victim’s account of what had occurred. After further investigation, the 18 year old female complainant who resides in Bridgeport retracted her statement to Detectives and confirmed that she was not a victim of a sexual assault, nor was she the victim of any other crime.

 
Despite the outcome of this incident the Fairfield Police Department takes every report of sexual assault seriously and conducts a full and thorough investigation into all complaints. It is our hope that this discovery does not discourage future crime victims from coming forward and restores public confidence that our community is safe. Any further questions regarding this case can be directed to Fairfield Police
Department, (203)254-4808, or Text-A- Tip to CRIMES (274637).

 

Bridgeport News: Cops Reunite Lost Child With Family

12:09pm–#Bridgeport CT– The employees at Park City Carpet and Floors find a lost child.  The child was not speaking and police had EMS transport the child to the hospital for examination.  After a short time police were able to reunite the child with their parent.

 

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