Stabbing
A man was stabbed in the bicep in the 900 block of Howard Avenue according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no further details. 2025-01-14@9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport Police Investigating Homicide on Hewitt Street
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Derek Martin, 48, of 197 Hewitt Street, Bridgeport, following a call to the scene on January 9, 2025. At approximately 5:05 PM, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the residence. Upon arrival, they discovered Martin suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso at the front of the multi-family home. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Patrol officers secured the area, and the Detective Bureau Homicide Squad, accompanied by the Forensic Identification Unit, has taken over the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the incident began inside the residence and extended to the front porch. Detectives have…
Mayor Ganim Announces Funding for Congress Street Bridge Replacement
Bridgeport, CT –Mayor Ganim announced that the City of Bridgeport received $24.6 million for the replacement of the Congress Street Bridge, located in the downtown area of the City. Funding for this project was received by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, with the selection process made possible by Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Chris Murphy. “I want to thank Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Richard Blumenthal for their steadfast advocacy to secure final funding for this project,” stated Mayor Ganim. “After thirty years, the Congress Street Bridge will finally reconnect the bustling East Side and Downtown neighborhoods and will increase public…
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 Southbound by exit 1D.
$1.5 Million Settlement Reached with Carvana Following Consumer Complaints
Attorney General William Tong announced a $1.5 million settlement with Carvana, an online used car dealer, after receiving hundreds of complaints from Connecticut consumers. The issues included extended delays in receiving title and registration documents, late payments to sellers, and misrepresentations about vehicle conditions. As part of the settlement, Carvana will establish a $1 million consumer restitution fund and pay a $500,000 penalty to the state. Half of this penalty will be suspended if Carvana complies with all settlement terms. The company is now required to adhere to Connecticut laws, ensuring valid title and registration documents are provided at the time of sale. Additionally, Carvana must improve its customer service systems and designate a direct contact to resolve Connecticut complaints.…
Fairfield News: Water Rescue
https://youtu.be/8_QMUF8sGis A fisherman was rescued from a sand barge at Fairfield Beach, near Lighthouse Point. Initial reports say that he was fishing and got trapped up on the barge where he couldn't get back to shore. He has been rescued and there is not any reported injuries at this time.
Protest On The Highway
What has been described by State Police on the scanners as a "Pro Palestinian Protest" is currently obstructing traffic and traveling south on I-95. They started by exit 46 and have been moving south, currently are around exit 36. This is all from unconfirmed radio reports at this time.
Westport Firefighters Extricate Occupant After Crash on I-95
Early this morning, Westport firefighters responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on I-95 near Exit 18. Upon receiving the call, dispatch informed responding units that police on the scene reported one occupant still trapped inside the vehicle. The initial dispatch included Engine 5, Engine 4, Rescue 3, and the Shift Commander. Upon arrival, Engine 5 reported a single vehicle had veered off the roadway, sustaining significant damage. Firefighters confirmed one individual was trapped inside the wreckage. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and utilized battery-operated rescue tools to remove the roof, allowing for the rapid extrication of the occupant in less than 10 minutes. Westport EMS provided immediate medical care on-site before transporting the patient to the hospital. As a…
Serious Crash Shuts Route 8
Route 8 southbound between exits 12 and 11 is shutdown due to a serious crash with entrapment, possible fatality according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-01-12@12:48am--#Shelton CT -- #cttraffic
RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD AND SEX ASSUALT IN THE 1ST DEGREE
On December 9th, 2024, Bridgeport Police officers responded to the East Side of Bridgeport on reports of a child being sexually assault by a known party. That victim is under 10 years of age. The BPD’s Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) took charge of the investigation and quickly confirmed the identity of the suspect. As a result of this investigation, Special Victim’s Unit Detective Brian Coyne obtained an arrest warrant for 65-year-old Matthew Moales of Bridgeport CT charging him with Risk of Injury to a Child (4 counts), Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree (4 counts), and Illegal Sexual Contact - victim under 13 (4 counts). Bond was set at $750,000. On January 10, 2025, the US Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force,…