Bridgeport News: Threatening With A Gun
4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to a house at the intersection of Park Avenue and Cottage Street where a man was threatening another man with a gun.
Bridgeport News: Mother/Child Hit By Truck Mom Dies
#BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Police released the following information regarding a fatal accident involving two pedestrians in downtown Bridgeport: On Jan 11, 2016 at 1530 hrs 2 pedestrians, a 41 year old female and her 9 year old son were struck by a GMC pickup truck while crossing John St near the intersection of West Avenue. The female, identified as Carmen Martinez of Fairfield Ave was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where she died of her injuries. Her son (name withheld) was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was transferred to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of internal trauma. Family notified. The operator of the truck, Joseph Frazier, 70, of Berkley, MA remained at the scene and was not injured. Traffic Division Serious Crash Investigation…
Bridgeport News: Store Robbed By Young Teen With Gun
3:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- J&M Grocery at 129 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gun point by a black teen about 15-16 years old. He was wearing a gray hoodie with black pants with 3 white stripes down it according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of an armed robbery in the 600 block of Dewey Street. There aren't many details at this time but I'd rather give everyone a heads up to the situation than wait for all the details IF they even become available. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shooting Locks Down/In 3 Schools
UPDATE: Police say one person was shot and transported to St. Vincent's Hospital. 11:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A shooting at Columbia and Ridge Avenue has locked down Roosevelt, Charter Oak School and the Military Academy out of an abundance of caution. A black male in a black hoodie was seen running through the playground between buildings 15 and 16. Police have found shell casings. It is unknown at this time if anyone was hit, the police spokesperson is verifying. As soon as I know I will update this thread. This report is made possible by:
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) will hold four office hour meetings in January. Residents of the 22nd Senate District in Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Monroe are welcome to attend these sessions. “I attend and participate in many events and gatherings throughout Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Monroe,” saidSenator Moore. “Getting to hear from people all over the district is so critical to my ability to best represent our communities in the State Senate. Office hours serve as another opportunity for people to let me know the issues they and their neighbors are facing. I am excited for folks to turn out to these events so together we can discuss how the legislature can better address our local concerns.” The…
Bridgeport News: Truck Break In- Tools Taken
10:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Benham Avenue resident called police that someone over the weekend and over $3,000 in tools were taken. Benham/Olive Avenue is a hot spot this weekend. A stabbing and a mugging occurred in the last two days. This report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Attempted Break In
10:00am--#Trumbull CT--A resident heard someone running down the back stairs in her home in the 1900 block of Old Town Road and she called police (near Cumberland Drive). Police found an open back door pried open. They checked the residence but found no one. Bridgeport Police also notified. K-9 dispatched, expect to see a police presence in the area. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Robbed By Teens
11:32pm--#Bridgeport CT--Three teens just robbed a woman of cash and her phone at Park and Olive Street. Last night a person was stabbed allegedly by teens on Olive Street. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Dog Found In Cage
11:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man in the 600 block of Ogden Street just called police that he found a dog on the side of the road and the dog does not look too good. He has taken the dog in until an Animal Control Officer can take it. This report is made possible by: