Bridgeport News: Crash!
1:00am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A viewer sent in this photo of an accident on Garfield Avenue near the TD Bank. She said the driver that caused the crash fled on foot and the victim is okay.
Bridgeport News: Man Accidentally Shoots Self
10:10pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Another person accidentally shoots themselves. They just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. It is not known at this time where in the city this happened. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Man Accidently Shoots Himself
UPDATE: Police Press Release: Keil Helenese age 32 of Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford on Sunday, July 3 rd for weapons related charges. Helenese was at a picnic on Quail Street when a firearm he was carrying fell out of the holster. Helenese re-holstered the weapon and negligently discharged one round from the weapon. The bullet struck him in the hip. He was treated and released from the hospital at which time he was arrested for charges listed below. Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated Unlawful Discharge Reckless Endangerment Helenese is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 07-14- 2016. 9:30pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A man on Quail Street accidentally shoots…
Bridgeport News: Large House Party Out Of Hand
9:02pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man in the 1300 block of Chopsey Hill Road asked their neighbors to stop shooting off fireworks. They proceeded to shot the fireworks towards his house according to radio reports. First responding officer asks for backup to step it up on his arrival. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit
8:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A bicyclist has been hit by a white Mercedes at North and Main Street according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas
5:29pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Odor of gas indoors throughout the building at 536 Hallett Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ice Cream Lady Robbed
2:35pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--The ice cream lady at William and East Washington Avenue was just robbed by three young youths according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
6:40pm--#Westport Connecticut--The Westport Fire department was dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire on the Merritt Parkway Southbound at exit 42. The initial dispatch was for Engine 6, Engine 2 and the Shift Commander. Engine 6 arrived first and reported a fully involved passenger vehicle fire in the breakdown lane. Engine 2 arrived shortly after and both companies worked to extinguish the fire and provide overhaul. One lane of travel was temporarily shut down during firefighting operations. Connecticut State Police assisted on scene with traffic control. The last Fire department unit cleared at 7:42PM. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)
Did You Notice An Increase At The Pumps?
Did you notice an increase at the pump? It wasn't the holiday driving causing it but the petroleum gross receipts tax, which is a percentage of the wholesale price of gasoline and is charged to companies distributing petroleum products in Connecticut, increases from 7 percent to 8.1 percent. Also, the state’s diesel tax increases by 3.5 cents per gallon. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: MotorcycleJacking
10:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A motorcycle was taken at gunpoint near the Optimum Store at 3710 Main Street. The suspects are dragging the Suzuki motorcycle down Peet Street near Madison Avenue now. Police on the way. This report is made possible by: