2020-01-04@11:58pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a four car crash at Main and Tom Thumb Street (pictured). One person was injured. 12:20am--Police are investigating a two car crash at Chopsey and Island Brook Extension.
#Bridgeport CT--It is with great sadness that the Bridgeport Police Department announces the passing of Police Officer Jarah Matthews-Dixon passing suddenly in Stamford this evening. He and his family had deep roots in Bridgeport, and on April 21, 2008 he fulfilled his dream of being a Bridgeport Police Officer. Officer Matthews-Dixon was a decorated 12 year member of the Bridgeport Police Department, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal and the Medal of Merit. His latest assignment was with the Fusion Center Team. Mayor Ganim stated, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Matthews-Dixon at this time, along with all of his brothers and sisters of the Bridgeport Police Department." Chief Perez stated, “that Officer Matthews-Dixon was a great…
2020-01-04@8:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- An employee at the McDonald's on Black Rock Turnpike discovered a bag with a gun in it. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-04@5:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man called police to say he has frostbite on his toes and that he will need to cut it off. He was at Spring and East Main Street. Police locate the man and he did in fact cut off one of his toes with his pocket knife. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-04@4:3opm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman on Anton Street reported to police that someone broke in to her home and her rent money was stolen. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-06@12:17pm--Sergeant Ashley Taylor of the Bridgeport Police Department has requested police officers to go to the American Steakhouse to discuss the permit the children have to sell candy for their fundraiser. She is aware of the previous complaints and a couple of officers have said so on the radio dispatch. Since it is happening on private property one would think it is a civil matter for them to work out, not bother the police every time they want to. 2020-01-04@2:53pm---#Bridgeport News: Security at American Steakhouse on Boston Avenue calls the cops AGAIN on the kids selling candy for their out reach. This is the third time in 2 months. Each time they produce a licence to sell. Maybe it's…
2020-01-04@2:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a car break-in on Dover Street where over $1,000 in tools were taken. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-04@2:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was beaten after an attempted robbery at Catherine and Grant Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Christmas tree collection will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Tree pick-up will begin on resident’s scheduled Recycling Day. City officials request that residents do not put trees outside prior to the designated collection day as they can be buried by snow or blown into streets causing a safety hazard. Every year, the trees that are collected are brought to the city landfill to be repurposed as mulch and used in parks throughout Bridgeport. CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP GUIDELINES Place trees curbside at 6:00 a.m. on Recycling Day. All trees must be free of decorations, lights, and plastic bags. Artificial trees will not be picked up. Trees can also be brought to the City Transfer Station at 475 Asylum Street, Bridgeport.…
