Milford News: Criminal Mischief

A criminal mischief incident occurred on January 5, 2024, at approximately 1:28 PM, prompting a police response to Eisenhower Park. Officers discovered an unoccupied Chevy Silverado stuck in the riverbed within the park premises. Tire tracks leading to the vehicle were evident in both the grassy area at the lower lot of Eisenhower Park and the adjacent wooded area, indicating prior off-road activity. Following an assessment by Milford Public Works, the estimated damage to city property was determined to be $10,000. Subsequent investigation identified Joel Carta, a 21-year-old white male residing on Kaye Road, West Haven, as the driver of the vehicle. Carta was taken into custody by Officer Kreitman and is facing charges of Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, No…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Killed

On January 05, 2024, at approximately 8:00AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for an accident involving a pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Coleman Street and Washington Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The victim was in the crosswalk walking westbound on Washington Avenue. American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police all responded to this intersection to investigate and render aid. The Connecticut State Police also responded. The victim has been identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, a Bridgeport resident, and she was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for injuries sustained at the scene. While at the hospital the victim sadly succumbed to her injuries. The…

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Just after 10pm Friday night first responders were called to a rollover crash at Noble Avenue near Livingston Street which is near Beardsley Zoo.     The details surrounding the circumstances of the rollover remain under investigation, as authorities work to gather information about the incident. If you witnessed this crash or have information you are asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-T I P S .   https://youtu.be/86Sr07s-Ddk

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Bridgeport News: Rollover On Ellsworth Street

2023-01-04@7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after 7:30pm Thursday night, first responders were called to Ellsworth Street for a rolled-over min-van. Firefighters used their skills and rescue tools to extricate the occupants. The minivan hit a parked pickup truck causing the minivan to roll over. The details surrounding the circumstances of the rollover remain under investigation as authorities work to gather information about the incident but a medical condition of the driver is being speculated as a possible cause of the crash. I'll update you as details become available. https://youtu.be/5GCh2UYiIBo

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Bridgeport News: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT ASSAULT IN THE 1ST DEGREE OF AN ELDERLY-DISABLED PERSON

On December 17, 2023, around 12:40 pm, the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received a report about an individual who had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was later identified as a 33-year-old man from Bridgeport, with previous addresses linking him to Stratford, CT. He is currently in critical condition. Later that day, at approximately 3:45 pm, the Bridgeport Police EOC received additional information from concerned citizens who reported a potential crime scene in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue. Police officers promptly responded, confirming the existence of a crime scene inside a residence with multiple pieces of evidence. The Bridgeport Police Department's Forensic Identification Unit is on-site, actively processing the…

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