Stratford News: Worker Burned In Explosion
12:52pm--A "minor" explosion burned a worker at Wilson's Welding at 1341 West Broad Street. The worker was cutting a diesel tank when it exploded according to firefighters.
Bridgeport News: Strong Armed Robbery
5:57pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a strong armed robbery in front of the Dunkin Donuts at John and Main Street. Four youths reportedly jumped a person taking their cellphone. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Building Collapse
4:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An old firehouse located at 167 Norman Street collapsed without warning. Neighbors say they heard a large bang but not an explosion. Jersey barriers that were already set up kept the public safe from the falling bricks. The Deputy Chief said he called the gas company and UI to ensure all utilities were turned off.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
3:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man has been shot behind 1177 Park Avenue, the suspect fled on foot behind the house. Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez said the man was shot in the back and that the man is conscious and alert.
Bridgeport News: Bassick Lock-In / Lock-Out
UPDATE: Minor fight inside the school. Officials say it is abundance of precaution. 1:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bassick High School is in a lock-in/lock-out according to radio reports. I'm trying to find out why. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robber Shoots Self During Aprehension
8:59pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Just before 9am Mike's Supermarket at 375 Capitol Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by a Hispanic male wearing a mask brandishing a small caliber handgun. The suspect fled on foot down Parrot Avenue and police gave chase. The suspect turned down Charles where he encountered a police sergeant who tackled him. The sergeant injured his hand taking him down. The suspect's gun went off during the take down shooting the suspect in the leg. The gun and money were both recovered at the scene.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
11:45pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Multiple calls for shots fired on Madison Avenue near Lincoln Avenue/Madison Terrace area. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Sexual Assault
6:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Soundview Avenue. Police are looking for a black male, 18-22 years of age wearing all black who fled on foot towards Reservoir Avenue. He displayed a small pocket knife. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rehab Grants
#Bridgeport Connecticut--State Senators Ed Gomes and Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) welcomed a significant state investment of funds to rehabilitate affordable housing units in Bridgeport. The State Bond Commission approved $1.98 million in state funding for the project during a meeting February 1, 2017. In total the project will cost an estimated $3.39 million. Specifically, the new bonding will provide a grant-in- aid to the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, Inc., to assist with the rehabilitation of 25 total units at the Bishop Place and Seaview Apartments. “I’m very supportive of any development that helps Bridgeport grow. This is a step in the right direction and I am glad the state has committed to funding such a significant portion of the project,” Sen. Moore…