Patient attacks patient
11:42pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to Bridgeport Hospital to investigate with security a patient attacking another patient on the 9th floor.
Bus crash in Bridgeport
11:29am--#Bridgeport CT-- A bus from Lee Transport was involved in a motor vehicle accident at 2977 Madison Avenue. There are reported to be children on board, it is unknown
Drier vents keeping firefighters busy
10:49am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire, smoke in the front of a building at 560 North Washington Ave. This turned out to be a drier vent. Report of a structure fire, smoke coming out of the back of a white church on Harriet street, near East Washington Ave. Firefighters on scene, this too is a drier vent.
CO Leak in Bridgeport
3:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a CO (Carbon monoxide) leak, with people showing symptoms of CO poisoning at 106 Abner Court. UPDATE-- At this time there are no readings
Child left unattended, shoplifting, drinking and crack pipe
#Westport CT--#Bridgeport CT--On 12/04/2013, Eleanor Cobb of Bridgeport, CT was arrested after officers were dispatched to a report of a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. A four year old child was located in the vehicle while Cobb was shopping in a nearby store. Cobb admitted she had been drinking and had a “crack pipe” in the vehicle. Officers learned that she had also shoplifted from Walgreen’s. Cobb was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury to a Minor, 53a-125b Larceny 6th, and 21a-267(a) Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Cobb was released after posting $5,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court at 0930 hours on 12/13/2013.
Mayor Finch Announces Creation of Mayor’s Youth Council
High School students can submit applications for consideration BRIDGEPORT, CT (December 10, 2013) — Mayor Bill Finch today announced that he is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Mayor’s Youth Council. The new initiative provides youth a chance to learn about and participate in local government while serving in an advisory capacity to the Mayor on youth issues. The Youth Council will be comprised of 10 high school students from across Bridgeport Public Schools and Vocational programs. Youth participants will build fundamental leadership skills and core competencies in policy change while working on community service projects related to education, violence/bullying, and environmental stewardship. “My office is committed to building a new generation of young leaders who demonstrate a desire to be change agents in…
Structure fire in Bridgeport
5:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire with flames shooting out of the roof at 244 University Avenue. Firefighters are on scene.
CO alarm activation in Bridgeport
11:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an activated CO alarm with no symptoms caused due to soldering pipes at 39 Acorn Avenue.
Detached garage on fire in Bridgeport
3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a structure fire at a detached garage on fire at 294 Fairview Ave. Engine 12 is stretching a line.
Demolition begins at former Remgrit site
https://vimeo.com/14662015 --Video from 2010 when set fires plagued the buildings. BRIDGEPORT, CT (December 5, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch today was joined by State Sen. Andres Ayala and city Economic Development Director David Kooris to kick off the demolition of the former Remgrit site at 889 Barnum Avenue. The long-shuttered factory building will be demolished to make way for the potential home of a second Bridgeport train station. “A second train station in Bridgeport will be an engine for economic development for the East Side, East End and the entire City, that is why we have worked so hard to make the P.T. Barnum Train Station a reality. My administration has been working collaboratively with state and federal officials to demonstrate the need for…