2022-01-26@7:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- According to witnesses a Jeep SUV was driving on Island Brook Avenue Extension when it left the roadway coming to rest at the Department of Motor Vehicles building. The SUV came very close to hitting to the gas meter but it was not struck. The driver fled the scene.
#Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that he has provided a signed letter to the Personnel Director, Eric Amado, that will initiate an open and competitive civil service examination for the hiring of a Chief of Police for the City of Bridgeport for a five (5) year term appointment pursuant to Bridgeport City Charter.Since no employment list currently exists for the position of Chief of Police, the Charter instructs the Personnel Director to administer an open and competitive exam and to certify the top (3) candidates to the Mayor within 150 days.Personnel Director Eric Amado stated that he is “committed to administering an examination for Chief of Police that is transparent to the public, conducted in a professional manner,…
#Bridgeport CT-- After receiving a number of tips from viewers I contact the police about a shooting that three of you said it was at the hospital. I know we would not have known about this unless viewers contacted me.I contacted the police and this is what they said:"This morning around 1048hrs, the ECOC was notified about a gunshot wound victim that arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. It’s unknown where the shooting took place. The arriving officer did notice a bullet hole was lodged into the operator side door. The car was towed and Bridgeport Police are investigating this incident".
#Bridgeport CT-- First, I would like to restate the city’s condolences to the family and friends of Lauren Smith-Fields, and to the many caring individuals who have reached out seeking answers for Lauren. I recognize that the family and the community is experiencing a lot of pain because of the loss of a young woman in addition to unanswered questions and concerns about the way the matter has been handled. First, sensitivity and care is of utmost importance when working with the family of a victim. There is no tolerance for anything less than respect and sensitivity for family members and their loss. To that end, this matter has been referred to the Office of Internal Affairs to conduct a…
2022-01-25@8:40PMish-- #Fairfield CT-- Police were called to ShopRite at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike for a customer harassing ShopRite employees. I had a three minute travel time and there were four police cars on scene. Police told me it was just a misunderstanding and there were no arrests.
2022-01-25@7:07pm--#Milford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on Chevelle Place (off E. Rutland) for a structure fire. Sounds like the only occupant made it out of the home safely according to radio reports. Ours sponsor can make this like it Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport CT-- Person shot outside the 300 block of Shelton Street between Kossuth and East Main Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p6S8FMqbc4
#Trumbull CT--JANUARY 25, 2022With the help of several alert citizens, Trumbull police officers prevented a despondent man from his suicide attempt of jumping from an overpass onto the highway below. Early Sunday, January 23, 2022 at about 1:30 am, Trumbull Police received a report of a man standing on the ledge of the bridge on White Plains Road (Route 127) near Broadbridge Road, preparing to jump onto the Route 8 highway below. The twenty-one (21) year old man was very emotional and upset, but was speaking with several passing motorists who had stopped and were attempting to calm him down before emergency personnel arrived. The man had climbed up the concrete wall and over top of the barrier fence where…
Police UPDATE: On January 25, 2022 at about 2:10 P.M., there was a report of a two-car accident in the CVS / Burger King Parking lot on Pershing Drive. During the investigation, a separate altercation occurred where one male stabbed another male several times and a friend of the stabbing victim was cut on the hand during the incident. The stabbing happened in front of the officer investigating the motor vehicle accident and the suspect was immediately taken into custody.The victim, a 21 year-old male from Meriden, was transported to a local hospital for multiple stab wounds to the upper body. He is listed in serious but stable condition.The suspect, Matthew Romans age 22 of Ansonia, was charged with Assault…
2022-01-25@1:14pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car rollover on I-95 southbound near exit 39B. Right and center lanes are now blocked by emergency vehicles.
