#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 29, 2015 Police Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect, Jesse DaCosta (DOB: 07/28/76), connected to a recent burglary incident at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (4070 Park Ave.). DNA evidence puts Mr. DaCosta at the scene of the crime. On Tuesday, October 27 at around 1:45 p.m., Mr. DaCosta turned himself in at Bridgeport Police Headquarters. DaCosta has been charged with burglary, larceny, and criminal mischief. Background: On May 31, 2015 at around 9:15 a.m., police officers responded to a call about a burglary at the office of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 4070 Park Ave. Upon arrival, police officers were informed that $8,300 in cash, a $800…
Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Man for Striking Police Vehicles
#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 27, 2015 Police Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department reported the arrest of a man, Anthony Cameron (12/20/89), on several charges related to evading police, striking two marked police vehicles, recklessly endangering his wife and child, and possessing marijuana. Bond has been set at $50,000.More specifically, Cameron was charged with: risk of injury, reckless endangerment, interfering with police, reckless driving, engaging in police pursuit, operation under suspension, evading responsibility, no insurance operator, wrong way on a one way, and possession of marijuana. Background: On Monday, October 26,, 2015 at around 11:30 a.m., a Bridgeport Police detective came upon a motor vehicle accident in front of 172 Golden Hill St. A gray 1999 Mercedes struck…
That Loud Bang Last Night Was A Meteroite
That big bang we reported Halloween night was in fact a meteor that came down in Naugatuck according to this website. http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/ Another hit in Pennsylvania.
1:11am--#Fairfield CT--State Police received a number of 911 calls about a car being pushed off the highway and down an embankment, first thought to be around the North Benson Street area. Police quickly found the car near the on ramp northbound at exit 21. Many witnesses said it was a gray pickup truck which Fairfield Police quickly located at Grasmere and Post Road. The driver was arrested. I have no word on the condition of the other driver by a witness said they quickly had him in the ambulance taken to the hospital.
Trumbull News: Huge Crowd Being Disbursed
9:37pm--#Trumbull CT-- Fire marshal, State Police and Trumbull Police shutting down a huge crown at InSports at 29 Trefoil Drive. A couple of ambulances have been dispatched but it doesn't sound like anything serious at this time. Police just said they are dispatching in an orderly fashion. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pellet Gun Shooting
6:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--A person has been shot by a pellet gun outside of Greene Homes building 3 according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Motorcycle Accident
5:55pm--#Stratford CT-- A motorcycle accident at Main and the Route 15 on ramp. First responders just arriving. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Halloween Stranger Danger!
4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a black male in his thirties dressed in all black and driving a tan GMC following trick or treaters and then "touching"according to radio reports. I'm not certain what he's touching but keep an eye out for this one! This safety report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Department Makes Arrest in Homicide Case
#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2015 Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of suspects -- Mohamad Rahim (DOB: 5/30/91) of Jackson St in Ansonia and Jeremy Bratz (DOB: 4/12/90) of St. Michaels St. of Stratford -- in connection with a recent homicide. The investigation revealed that the suspects approached Duhaney Watson at a gas station near the corner of Main St. and North Ave. at about3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The suspects confronted Mr. Watson, and for the purposes of purchasing heroin from him, proceeded to get in their car with him to transport to the point of purchase. Once at the point of purchase -- Mr. Watson’s home at 159 Charles St. --…
Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Injured
2:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Melville Avenue. Witnesses told me the car was turning onto Melville Avenue from Old Stratfield Road striking the motorcyclist. They said they had to chase down the driver who did stop. They said they don't think the driver knew they hit the biker who received arm, shoulder and head injuries according to radio reports. Police are investigating.