Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 exit 8 Southbound.
Westport Apartments Evacuated
Firefighters evacuated residents at 1177 Greens Farms located at 1177 Post Road East for a gas leak. An extensive search found a faulty heating unit on the third floor according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-10-10@9:32pm--#Westport CT
Fall into Fun at Stratford’s 2024 Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 19th from 12-4pmRain date October 20thBoothe Memorial Park STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford and the Boothe Park Commission are happy to announce the 2024Great Pumpkin Festival. Sponsored by Comcast, the event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from12pm to 4pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on Sunday, October 20th from12pm to 4pm. The popular festival will take place on Stratford’s historic Boothe Memorial Park at 5800Main Street.Attendees can look forward to circus acts, face painting, a costume parade and contest, a pumpkincarving contest, an inflatable corn maze and more. The many historic and unique buildings on theBoothe Park property will be open to the public. A variety of civic organizations, together…
Cop Dragged During Traffic Stop
Police are searching for a male suspect driving a red moped who fled a traffic stop on the Post Road. The suspect, described as wearing a black mask, blue jeans, and carrying multiple bags, dragged a Milford Police Officer during the encounter. The officer's condition has not been disclosed. 2024-10-10@4:20pm #Milford CT
Arrest Made in Child Pornography Investigation
The Ansonia Police Department arrested Michael Bernaud, age 27, of Ansonia for his involvement in a child pornography investigation. Bernaud turned himself in after a warrant was obtained following a lengthy investigation by Detective Mark Clifford. Bernaud was charged with Possession of Child Pornography, two counts of Enticing a Minor by Computer, and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. He is being held on a $150,000 bond and will be presented today, 10/9/2024, at Derby Superior Court for arraignment.
Pedestrian Struck
A pedestrian was struck at State and Middle Street according to unconfirmed reports. Attention was being paid to the dumpsters parked in the roadway. 2024-10-10@10:10am #Bridgeport CT--
Bridgeport Public Schools’ Adult Education Program Receives $110,000 Grant from Connecticut State Department of Education
Bridgeport, CT – [October 8, 2024] – Bridgeport Public Schools announced Monday that its Adult Education program has been awarded a $110,000 grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education’s (CSDE) Academic Office. This grant is part of the Program Enhancement Project for Adult Education (PEP) competition, which aims to support and enhance adult education services across the state from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028. "We are thrilled to receive this grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education. This funding will enable us to enhance our adult education services and provide our learners with the tools and support they need to succeed. By focusing on instructional innovation, technology integration, and career navigation, we can show our commitment…
BRIDGEPORT PAIR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY AND LARCENY IN TRUMBULL
Trumbull Police arrested local suspects as they attempted to flee the scene of a burglary to a van on Lindeman Drive during the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Reynaldo Ayala, age 23, and Nyleah Ramos, age 22, both of Berkshire Avenue, Bridgeport, were apprehended by police as they attempted to flee from police on a scooter. At approximately 12:00 AM, Trumbull Police were called to investigate an active burglary in progress involving one of the work trucks on the business property of 30 Lindeman Drive. Arriving officers located Ayala operating a Honda scooter, with Ramos as the passenger, as they attempted to flee by driving between arriving police vehicles and the building. The collision caused Ramos to…
Norwalk Man Arrested for Sexual Assault and Risk of Injury to a Child
On October 7, 2024, detectives from the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit arrested 54-year-old Edgar Teque-Ramirez. The investigation, which spanned several months, led to an arrest warrant based on probable cause and the facts of the case. Teque-Ramirez was charged with Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree and Risk of Injury to a Child. The investigation focused on an incident from 2021 involving Teque-Ramirez and a minor. He was arrested without incident. Teque-Ramirez, a resident of Norwalk, was held on a $75,000 bond and is due in court on October 8, 2024.
Stratford Police Arrest Bridgeport Man After Narcotics Pursuit on I-95
https://youtu.be/cqA4uHKhjLs On October 7, 2024, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotic, Vice, and Intelligence Unit attempted to stop a motor vehicle after observing a possible narcotics transaction in the area of Stratford Avenue. The operator refused to stop and instead engaged the detectives in a pursuit. During the chase, the operator was seen tossing a black plastic bag from the vehicle while entering the southbound ramp to I-95 at exit 31. After a short distance on I-95, the operator eventually pulled over and stopped the vehicle. Detectives identified the driver as Andre McBride of Bridgeport. With the assistance of K9 Vader, the black plastic bag discarded by McBride was recovered nearby and found to contain narcotics and marijuana materials. McBride was…