Bridgeport News: Odor Of Smoke Indoors
11:10pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't got to sleep yet Bridgeport ! Report of an odor smoke indoors at 116 Elizabeth Street. Here come the firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Taken With Keys
10:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car was just taken with keys on William Street. Radio reports did not say but I'll bet the car was warming up. Just a reminder of this possibility in the cold weather! This report was made possible by:
Milford News: Car Hits Auto Body Shop
10:01pm--#Milford CT-- A car has hit Tony's Auto Body at 987 Bridgeport Avenue. Everyone got out of the car, EMS to evaluate them. It doesn't sound like there is any significant damage to the building. I hope they are in good hands!
Bridgeport News: Slow Speed Pursuit
5:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A slow speed pursuit of about 25 mph on Park Street just ended in a crash and now a foot pursuit on Spring Street. One out of four in custody. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Cops Called For Woman Reading Newspaper
2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to the 1600 block of the Post Road for a woman in her car for a period of time reading a newspaper. The caller thought it was unusual. The woman was waiting for church service at St. Thomast to start. I guess she should have been reading her phone. ....gotta love see something say something, you can't make this stuff up! This report is made possible by:
Warming Centers In Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today and the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security have activated the city’s cold weather protocol for the entire President’s Day Weekend. This means all Bridgeport public library branches and senior centers as well as the Greater Bridgeport Transit Terminal will be open during the day as warming centers. In addition, the United Congregational Church located at 877 Park Avenue will serve as an overflow shelter for anyone in need of a warm shelter during the extreme cold temperatures expected to impact the region for the next few days. “With frigid weather expected to drop temperatures to sub-zero levels and extreme wind chill, everyone who needs shelter during the day or…
Bridgeport Homicide
Bridgeport CT--8:36 pm--Police responded to a call of a party shot at Stratford Ave and Connecticut Ave. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Javoni Patton (born 9/29/87, of 58 Elizabeth St) lying in the middle of the intersection. He had been shot several times, including once in his chest. A short distance away was Patton’s car. The driver’s door was open and Patton’s personal items were strewn about. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, but died shortly after arrival. Anyone with information should contact Detective Winkler at 203-581-5224. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport Police Investigate 1st Homicide Of The Year
9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two shots rang out and a man was shot in the chest at Bruce and Stratford Avenue. An off duty nurse provided CPR until EMS arrived but it wasn't enough as the man died said Michael Giannotti. Radio reports say a black sports was seen leaving the scene. Detectives are on scene investigating. Family members arrived on the scene around 9:30pm. I'll update you as more information becomes available.