Pedestrian hit
8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT--A woman has been hit by a car in front of the train station on Water Street and fled the scene. The car was a blue Toyota and police know the plate number. Radio reports say the woman has minor injuries.
Two Men Charged in Baseball Bat, Cue Ball Assault
(Bridgeport, CT – Oct. 21, 2013) – Two men face assault and robbery charges in connection with an incident Friday in the Hollow neighborhood. Officers Jeremy Kelly and Adam Rozum located the victim and a witness at the intersection of Frank and Linen streets just after 7 p.m. The victim and witness reported that the victim was assaulted by two males who were armed with a baseball bat and a sock that contained a hard object. They fled with cash and a phone. The officers followed the witness for several blocks and observed the two suspects standing on a porch on Center Street. Police detained the men and recovered a baseball bat and white gym sock that contained a cue…
State Trooper Prevents Freedom of the Press
VIDEO REPORT-6;48pm--Bridgeport CT-A human jawbone (confirmed by a Nelson Ambulance driver) was found along side a crucifix on the in a wooded area off Wonderland of Ice. This state police officer took it upon himself to kick me off the property after I identified myself as a member of the press. I asked where I could report and he told me to get off the property or I'll be arrested. The video you seen is mid way between our "conversation" and I knew I had to roll tape to capture his exchange. He knew I was rolling video and that I was with the press. This took place on Bridgeport property. I went on the other side of…
On the rocks!
5:21pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters and police responding to Seaside Park for a man in the water off the rocks on near the lighthouse. No mention if he is in distress. UPDATE-- AMR have walked out on the rocks to him. UPDATE--The man "blew out his knee" according to reports and first responders are trying to figure out how to get him ashore. UPDATE--Firefighters have him on the boat and on the way to pier 5.
Shots fired
11:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating shots fired at a person on Eaton Street. About 5-6 shots were fired but it does not sound like anyone or anything has been hit. The shooter fled on foot.
Structure fire in Bridgeport
3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire at 45 Washington Place in Bridgeport.
Student with alcohol
12:33pm-#Bridgeport CT--Police were called to Curiale School at 300 Laurel Avenue for a student caught with alcohol in his possession.
Attempted arson
11:35am--#Bridgeport--Police, firefighters and EMS on the way to the 1100 block of Park Avenue to investigate possible arson. A man attempted to set the home on fire, the fire is now out but the homeowner has burns on their hand. The responsible fled in a black Audi.
Check your car if you park on Frank Street
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Check your car if you park on Frank Street. A maroon min-van just hit a bunch of parked cars and fled.
Notice from Mayor Finch on Monday commute
City to Shift Its Staff Start Time up One Hour; Mayor Finch Urging Employers to Follow City’s Lead Water Street Closed Until Further Notice for Bus Staging BRIDGEPORT, CT (May 19, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City of Bridgeport is asking its office staff to report to work an hour earlier on Monday in an effort to help alleviate the road congestion that is expected as a result of the train derailment that occurred on May 17. “The roads in the Bridgeport metro area are some of the most congested in the country. Following Friday night’s train incident, we can expect an even greater number of cars on these roads. We know that Monday morning’s commute…