Bridgeport News: Man Shot
1:30pm--#Bridgeport Police say a man was shot about five times on Platt Street. Police identified Jovanni Reyes, 22 as the victim who is seriously wounded. Police believe he was targeted. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Cigarettes Shoplifted
10:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- A carton of cigarettes were just shoplifted from the Stratfield Mobil on Stratfield Road. The suspect fled in a purple Nissan with New York plates. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbery
8:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was robbed and her car was taken at the corner of Calhoun and Pequonnick Street according to radio reports. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Promotions
Bridgeport – The Bridgeport Police Department this week promoted eighteen officers to higher rank at a ceremony held at Bridgeport City Hall Annex. The officers were sworn into their new positions by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, accompanied by Police Chief Joseph Gaudett. “These outstanding officers represent the highest level of professionalism and put their lives on the line to keep Bridgeport residents safe day in and day out,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am very proud to promote our officers to higher rank. You have earned all the accolades, and your hard work has paid off. You truly are Bridgeport’s finest!” Mayor Ganim also announced that the city has committed to hiring 100 new police officers to fill out…
Affordable Housing Opens In Bridgeport
WASHINGTON – , U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) hosted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro for several different events with federal, state, and local leaders around Connecticut. The officials highlighted key federal partnerships in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport that are expanding opportunity and leveling the playing field for residents across the state. In Hartford, the senators and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin invited Secretary Castro to meet with city residents for an update on the implementation of North Hartford’s designation as a Promise Zone. North Hartford secured the Promise Zone designation in April 2015 after more than a year-and-a-half long community campaign. Following their meeting in Hartford, Murphy, Blumenthal,…
Fairfield CT– Wheelies
11:44am--#Fairfield CT-- Police dispatched to Lenox Road near Warsaw Road for a juvenile on a dirt bike popping wheelies. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield First Responders Play I Spy
11:17am--#Fairfield CT-- A woman along with her alleged drunk boyfriend sleeping on the jetty calls police not knowing where she is. She remembers driving down a long driveway. She reads to the dispatcher " Members Only Private Beach" and buoy 22 and a man walking a dog on the beach at a distance as her clues to first responders. Police locate her and the boyfriend at the Country Club of Fairfield at 936 Sasco Hill Road. Police had to slowly walk to the boyfriend off the jeddy while EMS worked their way to him. First responders win this round I Spy with no major issues. This was no jeddy mind trick. This report is made possible by:
Fire Victim Donations
#Bridgeport CT--The Shipyard located at 837 Seaview Avenue will accept all Charles Street and Frenchtown Road Fire Victim families to collect clothing and furnishings through Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 10am to 1pm. After the needs of the victims and their families are met, City of Bridgeport Mayor’s office will hold a Citywide Community Outreach distribution of remaining items on Saturday, January 16, 2015 from 10am to 1pm at the Shipyard.
Tonight’s 2nd Car Fire Video
1:01am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's 2nd car fire was at 725 Beachwood Avenue. Firefighters quickly had it under control. The explosions heard on the video are ether the tires or windows blowing out, I'll never get use to that!
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
12:20am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on patrol heard 2 shots fired near Jewett and Goldenrod Avenue. A viewer and another person called police to report 4 shots fired in the Ameridge Drive and the Vincellette Street area. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by: