Bridgeport News: Woman Assaulted
2021-01-01@4:31pm--#Bridgeport CT -- First responders are on the scene of Milne Street where a woman was hit over the head with a steel pipe. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire in Black Rock
2021-01-01@7:54--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 765 Brewster St. Upon arrival, companies had fire coming from the second and third floors, towards the rear. Companies made an interior attack. As the fire spread through out the house, companies were briefly withdrawn from the building. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and members went back in to complete overhaul. Cause is under investigation. Red Cross notified for several relocations. No injuries to public or firefighters.
Robbery Arrest
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera DOB 10/29/1981 was taken into custody on December 29, 2020 by Stratford Detectives with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police FusionCenter and several Bridgeport Officers. Upon interviewing Jimenez-Rivera he confessed to thefollowing armed robberies within the City of Bridgeport:12/23/20 Subway Restaurant 1552 Wood Avenue CFS 11033612/24/20 Shell Gas Station 2612 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 CVS Pharmacy 3710 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 Chinese Food Restaurant 4565 Main Street CFS 111215Arrest warrants are pending for these incidents.Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera also confessed to two Stratford robberies that occurred in the past twodays.
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving A GBTA Bus
2020-12-31@1:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV had it's bumper taken off and was pushed into a parked car after a collision with a GBTA bus on John Street between Main and Broad Street. 2 ambulances were called to the scene for those inquired.
Fairfield Police Chief To Retire
FAIRFIELD -- Following nearly four decades of service with the Fairfield Police Department, Chief Christopher Lyddy announces that he will retire in January 2021. "Looking back on my 38-year career, I have been blessed to work alongside some of the finest individuals this profession has ever produced," Chief Lyddy said. "I am the product of many officers and supervisors who came before me and shaped me through the years."Chief Lyddy was first introduced to the Fairfield Police Department in 1976 at the age of 16 when he joined the Fairfield Police Explorer Program, volunteering his time to the agency while also learning the tenants of law enforcement.While pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode…
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Stratford News: Armed Robbery
2020-12-28@9:46pm--#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Police Department responded to the Dao Asian Cuisine Restaurant located at 7365 Main Street for an armed robbery. The employees reported that a man entered the restaurant armed with a rifle. He pointed it at the employees and demanded money and the robber fled with an unknown amount of cash. No one was injured during the event. On December 29, Stratford Detectives with the assistance of Bridgeport Police arrested Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera, 39 of Bridgeport for the robbery. He was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Threatening 1st degree, Illegal use of a facsimile firearm, and larceny 6th degree. He was held on $250,000 bond. Police say the investigation remains active.
I-95 Crash
2020-12-30@10:22am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound between exits 25 and 24. No injuries reported. Use caution, one car is stopped in the left hand travel lane.
Fairfield News: Funny Money
2020-12-29@11:27pm-- #Fairfield CT-- A customer attempted to pass counterfeit money at the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike. He fled on foot towards Stillson Road. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
BRIDGEPORT POLICE PURSUIT AND FIREARM RECOVERY
#BRIDGEPORT, CT –On Monday December 28, 2020 at 6:38pm while patrolling the PT Barnum Apartment Complex a Bridgeport Police Officer observed a vehicle that was driving suspiciously and proceeded to roll through a stop sign. While initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Wordin Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, the vehicle proceeded to speed away from the officer eastbound on Fairfield Avenue where it proceeded to crash into traffic coming off the highway. The Officer upon approaching the scene of the incident saw the drive flee the vehicle and proceed eastbound on Fairfield Avenue towards Commerce Drive. While calling out the location of the that suspect, the passenger proceeded to exit the vehicle and drop an object from his lap.…