Route 8 Crash

2022-04-09@11:27pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 13. A car reportedly hit a light pole. This news report is made possible by:

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Sales Tax Free Week Starts Sunday

Last month, when the General Assembly passed legislation to suspend the state's $.25 gas tax we also added a second Sales Tax Free Week this spring. The spring Sales Tax Free Week begins on Sunday, April 10, and runs through Saturday, April 16. During this week, sales of clothing and footwear costing less than $100 will not be subject to sales tax. This press release was made possible by:

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Chiefs of Police to Execute Search for Bridgeport Police Chief Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has signed the contract with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).  The IACP will now officially execute the recruitment and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport to be appointed to a five (5) year term pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter. Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that “In addition to having a nationwide reach and an expertise in police chief searches, the IACP is a uniquely qualified firm with psychometric experience that will help the City identify the best candidate for Chief of Police. Our agreement with the IACP includes…

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Shelton News: Gun Displayed During Road Rage

2022-04-09@12:55pm--#Shelton CT-- Police are looking for a black BMW with no plates with 3 occupants that displayed a handgun out the back window on Bridgeport Avenue near Nells Rock Road. The vehicle was last seen heading towards downtown. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

On April 9Th, 2022 at approximately 4:00 am the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received multiple 911 calls on reports of a shooting at the Bridgeport Innovative Center located at 955 Connecticut Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol officers located a 33-year-old victim identified as Michael Yon. Yon suffered from a gunshot wound to his body and was pronounced deceased on the scene by my medical personnel. The Bridgeport Police EOC received additional 911 calls regarding two more gunshot wound victims arriving at Bridgeport Hospital via private vehicle.  Those two victims were found to have non-life-threatening injuries. Currently the Detective Bureau’s Homicide & Identification Units are actively investigating and processing the crime scene. The Bridgeport Police Department would like to offer…

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Sacred Heart Assault

2022-04-09@1:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Two students reportedly assaulted in the parking garage at Seaton Hall on Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries

2022-04-08@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 ambulances were dispatched to a three car crash at North Washington and Housatonic Avenue. The black Mustang was about away from what appeared to be the impact area with two other cars at Housatonic Avenue.

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Bridgeport News: Possible Kidnapping

Police UPDATE: UPDATE: Jalayjah Douglas", who has an active Silver Alert out for her, has just been located safely. This is still an active investigation and more to follow, but the child has been found safely. #Bridgeport CT-- 19:13HRS The Bridgeport ECC received a call indicating that a child’s biological father came to the park and took the child while the child was playing, child was brought to the park by the foster parent. Incident occurred on Wordin Ave & Hanover St At this time Bridgeport Police has alerted the State and Surrounding Police Departments and are looking for the following person of interest: Father: James Douglas dob: 10-25-1991, 30yoa Operating: CTReg: BE36105, Honda Civic EX 2014 4 door sedan…

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