Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2:56pm--Reports of shots fired by occupants in two cars at each other in the area of Norman/Beechwood/Linwood area. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Food On The Stove Burning No Fire
2:37pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Food burning on the stove is the reason the firefighters are at 2400 North Avenue. People were being evacuated as a result. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 16 Year Old Charged In Murder Of Woman
#Bridgeport Connecticut--On January 7, 2017, Elianna Cruz was seated in a parked vehicle at 1001 E. Main Street, Bridgeport. Also inside this vehicle were three other males. At approximately 9:05pm, two males walked though the parking lot of this location, and one of the males opened fire on the vehicle, striking Cruz. Cruz was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where she remained until passing away on January 11, 2017. Detectives do not believe Cruz was the intended target in this shooting. Investigators quickly identified the suspected shooter, and Detective Heanue prepared an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court Judge on January 18, 2017. On January 19, 2017 a 16 year old juvenile male was served this…
Westport News: Energy Drinks Theft Arrest
On 09/21/16 at approximately 6:30pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to 1790 Post Road East, Stop and Shop, on a larceny complaint. Loss Prevention had the suspect, Louis Bottone, in custody. Bottone was arrested that day for stealing energy drinks. Officers were informed that Bottone was suspected of stealing $111.91 worth of energy drinks on 09/06/16. Officers viewed the surveillance footage from 09/06/16 and positively identified Bottone as the suspect. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the larceny committed on the 6th . On 01/14/17, Westport Officers responded to the Monroe Police Department to take custody of Bottone. He was processed for the above listed charge and has a court date on 01/19/17. (Westport Police Press Release)
CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE K-9 SILVER RECEIVES BODY ARMOR
#MIDDLETOWN CT – Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Silver has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In Memory of K-9 Ike, Vancouver Police Department.” K-9 Silver has been assigned to Trooper First Class Thomas Mitri since September 2015 and is currently working at Troop G in Bridgeport. K-9 Silver is a two-and-a-half-year-old Malinois trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA., whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of…
Bridgeport News: Microwave Fire
6:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A microwave fire has left the third floor smokey at apartment building at 155 Brewster Street. Firefighters are now requesting police over two disorderly men inside the apartment. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8/25 Crash
5:30pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A three car crash with injuries reported on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. Radio reports say the traffic is very heavy, it will get heavier as first responders arrive.
Fairfield/Bridgeport News: Crash!
3:11pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash with injuries across the street from the Discovery Museum on Park Avenue. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by: