Bridgeport Police Department Call for Service no. 22-13478 /Aggravated Assault with a Firearm / 300 Block of Park Street

#Bridgeport CT--On February 18, 2022, at approximately 2:00 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received reports of shots fired in the 300 block of Park Street.  Police located a crime scene in that area with a vehicle struck by gunfire.  A short time later, the Emergency Operations Center received information that a gunshot wound victim was arriving at an area hospital.  The GSW victim has been identified as a 22-year-old Bridgeport man.  He is listed in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.        The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has responded to the scene and are investigating.  Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Jeffrey Holtz, at 203-581-5293 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST IN HOLIDAY LIQUOR STORE ROBBERY/HIT AND RUN

The Bridgeport Police have arrested a 24 year-old woman for a Thanksgiving weekend robbery of an east side liquor store that left the popular manager of the store seriously injured.  Melaine Sanchez of Bridgeport was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Evading Responsibility, Reckless Driving and Driving Under Suspension. Her bond was $250,000. A warrant for her arrest was procured by the department's Robbery/Burglary Unit. On Saturday, November 27th, 2021, police were called to Pembroke St. on report of a robbery of the Felix Package store at 874 Boston Ave. Witnesses reported the manager of the store attempted to stop the suspect in the parking lot. They stated the…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will be closed on Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21, 2019 in observation of the Presidents’ Day holiday.  The library will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd at 10 am. Current library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm.  For further library information, call 203.385.4161 or visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org. This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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City Of Bridgeport Ask Residents For Input On New Website Design

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport is asking for residents’ input on designing a new website that is planned for launch this Summer ’22. The informal survey will provide input that will help develop a better website and overall user experience.The goal of this project is to redesign one new website into a format that will be easily navigated, easily updated so that users have a more vibrant experience while easily finding what they need. Improvements include downloadable documents, with better multimedia and GIS (geospatial information system) mapping experience emphasizing the city's assets. In addition, users will be able to better navigate using menus and stylized quick links. The site will be more inclusive of bolder photos, graphics, and…

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