Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
11:20pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of an argument, shots fired and a Honda taking off at a high rate of speed at 455 Trumbull Gardens. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Kids Engage Police In Pursuit
#Bridgeport Connecticut--An eyewitness told me around 8pm police observed a white Nissan with temporary plates on Knollton Street traveling at a high rate of speed. It wasn't until the car started running stop signs on East Washington Avenue the witness told me that police attempted to pull the car over. A pursuit ensued through the Hollow, down Fairfield Avenue where they turned onto Norman Street and then onto State Street. The car then attempted to go around a car at Iranistan Avenue when the hit it and flipped over. My sources tell me the driver was 13, had an ankle bracelet and on parole. The four youths in the car attempted to flee on foot but police quickly apprehended them.…
BREAKING NEWS: Legally Registered Scooter In Bridgeport!
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A properly registered, scooter was located LEGALLY operating on Fairfield Avenue in the downtown area today by my dashcam. This isn't a shot at Bridgeport, illegal scooters are in every town. Look at any train station in most towns and you will see many unregistered scooters parked there.
Norwalk News: Bank Robbery
4:11pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- The Chase Bank at 50 Washington Street was robbed. No weapon was shown but one was implied. It sounds like the robber is known to police so I won't go into detail about him. The northbound train was stopped in Westport, possibly looking for the suspect. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Porch Fire — Arson Arrest Made
UPDATE: Arson Arrest--On 07-07-2016 Michael Sherwood age 51 of Stratford was arrested for Arson and assorted other charges following two (2) suspicious fires at 30 Sherwood Avenue. During the investigation it was determined that Sherwood had started the fires at the residence because the previous residents were required to move out when the new property owners took possession. During the interview and booking process Sherwood threatened officers. Sherwood is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 07-18- 2016. He was charged with: Arson 3 rd (2cts) Criminal Trespass 3 rd (2cts) Criminal Mischief 1 st (1ct) Threatening 1 st (1ct) Refusal to be Fingerprinted (1) 2:19pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Stratford 911 received…
Bridgeport News: 2 Year Old Found Wandering Streets
10:21am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A two year old child was found in the 300 block of Goldenrod Avenue wandering the streets and does not know where they live. Police and EMS on the way. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: City Hall Tax Protest
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Protesters from across the city descended on the city council meeting Tuesday in opposition of the recent 29 percent mill rate increase in taxes. Many reporters and officials I spoke to said they have never seen such a large gathering at a city council meeting. The audience was upset that only six people were allowed to speak, Ernie Newton used his time not to talk about taxes but to rehash his plea on a bid he placed and was denied because he did not "check the box" that he was a convicted felon. The audience was loud but quieted down for respect for the opening prayer and recited the pledge of allegiance. There were calls for the…
Bridgeport News: 2 Detained After Church Break In
10:39pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police have two detained after a reported attempted break in to a church in the 2300 block of East Main Street. This report is made possible by: