Two Arrested In Raid

Due to a recent spike in criminal activity within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Community, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force launched an investigation into recent "Shots Fired" incidents. As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence within the 400 block of Trumbull Ave.  On July 30, 2024,  members of the Regional Task Force assisted by the Bridgeport Police Department's Emergency Services Unit and Patrol Division served the warrant. Officers seized a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. Officers also seized an additional extended magazine and several rounds of 9mm ammunition.  A teenage suspect was arrested on-scene and charged with multiple firearm…

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Milford News: Police Bust Major Drug Operation After Gulf Street Shooting

https://youtu.be/QI8NvIvYnyU On June 13, 2024, Milford Police responded to a Gulf Street address following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Sean Cleary, 22, of Milford, who had sustained a graze wound to the head. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A protective sweep of the residence was conducted to ensure there were no additional victims or suspects. During this sweep, officers discovered large quantities of suspected packaged marijuana throughout the home. The detective bureau then assumed the investigation. The investigation led to the seizure of a significant amount of marijuana, various drug paraphernalia, a firearm with an obliterated serial number, and a high-capacity magazine. As a result, arrest warrants were issued for Cleary and…

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Westport News: Westport Police Arrest Woman for Attempted Bank Fraud

On July 26, 2024, at approximately 12:35 pm, Westport Police responded to 361 Post Road West (M & T Bank) to investigate an unknown female attempting to withdraw money with fraudulent identification. Responding officers located the female walking in the Whole Foods parking lot and identified her as Brooke Robinson. Through an investigation, the officer determined that Ms. Robinson was allegedly in possession of personal identifying information of an M & T account holder and was allegedly attempting to access their accounts. Ms. Robinson was arrested and transported to Westport Police Department, where she was charged with the above crimes and held on bond. Unable to post her bond, Ms. Robinson was transported to Stamford Superior Court on July 29,…

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Raid At Trumbull Gardens

Viewers tipped me off to what they described as a raid at Trumbull Gardens tonight. The largest concentration of police was in the 550 block where police were called for shots fired many nights in a row. Many said it sounded like a machine gun but it might very well be a bump stock. No word on any arrests. 2024-07-30@??pm--#Bridgeport CT--

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Long-standing Educational Fund Expands Support for College-bound Seniors

Bridgeport, CT — The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Bridgeport and Vicinity is proud to announce the significant growth of its educational fund, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. This year, the fund has made remarkable strides in its mission to bridge the education and wealth gap in the region. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William D. McCullough, the fund's president, and the dedicated efforts of the fund's chairperson, the initiative has seen an impressive increase in both the number of recipients and the scholarship amounts. This year, 29 graduating seniors heading to college each received $1,000 scholarships. This represents a 55% increase in the number of recipients compared to last year and a 100%…

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Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings on July 29th

Bridgeport, CT – On Monday, July 29th, 2024, Bridgeport Police responded to two separate shooting incidents that resulted in two individuals being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Both victims are currently in stable condition. Incident 1: High Ridge Drive At 6:47 PM, Bridgeport Police were notified of a gunshot wound victim who arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital in a personal vehicle. The victim, a male in his early 20s, sustained a single gunshot wound to his right thigh. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has initiated a criminal investigation. Preliminary information suggests the shooting occurred around 6:40 PM in the area of the 300 block of High Ridge Drive. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Robert Pascone…

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State Police Cruiser Hit on I-95 in Westport, New York Man Charged for Not Moving Over

On July 27, 2024, around 3:08 a.m., state troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport responded to a car accident on I-95 southbound near Exit 17 in Westport. At the scene, a stationary State Police cruiser with its emergency lights on, assigned to Trooper Galej (#1158), was positioned in the left lane. A 2015 Kia Sorrento, driven by Sonny Abdul-Hardy (born February 21, 1977), was traveling in the left lane and failed to slow down or move over. Abdul-Hardy's vehicle hit the rear of the stationary police cruiser. Trooper Galej was outside his vehicle at the time of the accident and was not injured. Abdul-Hardy was treated on-site by Norwalk EMS for minor injuries but refused to be transported to a…

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