6:09pm--#Monroe CT--EMS tending to a bicyclist who fell off his bicycle and has a head injury on Flint Ridge Road.
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Groin
(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013) – A Bloomfield man was injured after he accidentally shot himself in the groin. Officer Luis Moura was sent to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday on a report of a person shot. Moura alerted other officers that the injury appeared to have been self inflicted and that victim’s car and the firearm were on Edgemore Road. Officer Christopher Robinson responded there and, with the assistance of the fire department, gained access to the car and secured the loaded .40-caliber handgun and other evidence. The victim had a license to carry the gun. No charges were filed but the gun was taken to police headquarters for safe keeping.
Scooter Operator Seriously Injured by Semi
(Bridgeport, CT – Aug 12, 2013) – A 62-year-old city man suffered serious injuries after he was run over by an tractor-trailer. The accident happened at about 2 p.m. Monday. According to Officer John Perry, a traffic unit investigator, the semi was backing into MJ Metal Inc. in the area of Wordin Avenue when the victim, who was riding a scooter, somehow ended up beneath it. The circumstances remain under investigation. The victim was conscious and alert but suffered significant injuries to his pelvis and lower extremities, Perry said. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Trumbull Police, which has an officer certified in truck inspections, was assisting city police in the investigation. The victim is a Bridgeport resident.
Man Stabbed, Wife Slashed During Dispute
(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013) – A 38-year-old city man faces an attempted murder charge after stabbing an acquaintance and the acquaintance’s wife during an argument Sunday. Clivens Langlois, of 349 Kent Ave., was charged with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault and was held on $250,000 bond. Officer Michael Cantrell responded to 319 Willow St., on Sunday at 8:40 p.m. on a report of a stabbing. He arrived to a chaotic scene and found Carlos Baez, 39, suffering from multiple stab wounds to his abdomen and his wife, Stephanie Baez, 38, with a wound to her arm. Through witnesses, Cantrell learned that a group of people had been socializing and drinking at the Willow Street…
Motorcycle accident
1:10pm--#Bridgeport CT--Wordin and Hancokc Avenue is closed due to an accident between a motorcycle and a truck. No reported injuries.
Geoff Stone Celebrates his Birthday at Woods End
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Come celebrate with me and Fred at Woods End Deli at 900 Wood Avenue in Bridgeport Thursday, August 15 from 11am to 2pm for a free homemade chocolate chip cookie! These aren't the tiny ones! Come on down and celebrate with us!
Armed Robbery
#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for two males ages 17-21 who robbed a man at Fairfield Avenue and Albion Street. A gun was displayed and the victim's phone and keys were taken.
Stabbing on Willow Street UPDATE
9:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-Police on scene of the 300 block of Willow Street. A man being stabbed multiple times. UPDATE--Two men were stabbed in the chest. Both are alert and conscious and on the way to the hospital. Suspect still at large.
Tonight’s Car Fire
8:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is behind the house at 12 Garden Street. The car if fully engulfed in flames, firefighters going to work on it.