Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2023-02-26@6:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of an oven fire on Dupont Place. Now you know what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-02-26@4:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police found the car that hit the hydrant and utility pole with no driver or passengers at Deacon and Sixth Street. The hospitals checked clear of anyone injured from a car crash.
Traffic Stops
Senator Herron Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, is leading a public hearing on Senate Bill 1022, 'An Act Requiring Police Officers To Provide A Driver With The Reason For A Traffic Stop And Concerning Certain Police Officer Training,' a bill Senator Gaston introduced this legislative session. Senate Bill 1022 will require police officers to inform drivers of the reason for a traffic stop and encourage additional police officer trainings on de-escalation, use of force, customer service, diversity, and bias. "I know there are times when a person has broken a law and they deserve to be pulled over, rightfully so, but they also deserve to be treated with dignity and respect," said Sen. Gaston. "There…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-02-26@1:21am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on the scene in the 300 block of Orchard Street for a stabbing. There are no further updates.
Bridgeport News: Car Hits House
2023-02-25@4:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries reported when a car hit a house on Exeter Street near Woodrow Avenue.
I-95 Crash
2023-02-25@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two-car crash on I-95 northbound, at exit 25 left lane has traffic backed up. No word on injuries. Traffic is also backed up on the southbound side due to rubbernecking.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing On State Street
2023-02-25@3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS were called to the barbershop in the 1100 block of State Street for a stabbing. The man was alert and conscious when EMS transported him to the hospital. https://youtu.be/OF1f9cxcWH0
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Bridgeport News: Today's Vehicle Fire 2023-02-25@4:30AMish--- Today's vehicle fire was a tractor-trailer and a camper collided on I-95 northbound at exit 27A causing both vehicles to catch fire. There was no word on any injuries.
Fairfield News: Post Road Crash Injures 3
2023-02-25@1:49am--#Fairfield CT-- 3 people were seriously injured on Post Road at the circle near McDonald’s after a one-car crash. It appears the car went off the roadway hitting the McDonald’s entrance sign, then hit a tree before coming to a stop. According to radio reports the three required advanced life support from EMS. https://youtu.be/Jxaua5gkVUw
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2023-02-24@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A pedestrian has been struck at Marion and Main Street. This news report is made possible by: