9:42am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash in the right side of Route 8/25 travel lane near exit one. Radio reports say it is southbound but from the view of the traffic camera it appears to be the northbound side. Injuries are reported. Avoid the area if you can.
#Bridgeport Connecticut--On June 19, 2016 at 0502 hours, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Fairview Avenue. Peter Soto was killed in this accident as he turned from Fairview Avenue onto Main Street. Soto's vehicle was struck by a second car driven by David Henshaw (1/25/54) of 236 Edgemoore Road, Bridgeport. Henshaw was traveling south on Main Street. The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Division investigated this accident, and recently obtained a warrant for Henshaw's arrest. Henshaw turned himself in to police this morning, and is charged with Manslaughter Second Degree and Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle. Henshaw's bond was set at $5000 with a court appearance date of March 28, 2017. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
11:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Wake up Bridgeport! Firefighters on scene for a reported structure fire at 167 West Liberty Street. Turned out to be food burning on the stove. This news report is made possible by:
8:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There were no injuries after this rollover crash in front of 50 Sunburst Road. Firefighters were called to extricate the driver after the SUV hit the parked BMW.
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim is reminding residents that the City of Bridgeport offers free electronic recycling six days a week. Bridgeport residents may bring their unwanted electronics to the Bridgeport Recycling and Transfer Station located at 475 Asylum Street, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents are required to bring proof of residency. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Computers, Laptops, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Tablets, Video Games, Game Consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, Remotes, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Modems, Small Appliances, and Stereo Equipment. Unaccepted materials include: smoke detectors, ballasts, paint, and household hazardous waste. “This is a free service apart of the city’s…
State Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport) and panelists Erik Williams, Jason Ortiz, Dr. Deepa Camenga, and Louis Reed will will have an open discussion on the legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana. This event is free and open to the public at Housatonic Community College at Beacon Hall Event Center 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT on Monday, March 27; from 6 to 8 p.m. There was no mention of any samples. This press release is made possible by:
12:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police on the way to Barnum School on Waterview Avenue where a teacher was assaulted by a student. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE from Bridgeport Police: On March 18, 2017 at 1355 hours, Gregory Francilme 3/20/98) and a second male were shot while outside 201 Bretton Street. Francilme was shot in the head and died last night at St. Vincent's Medical Center. The second male victim underwent surgery at St. Vincent's and is expected to survive. The motive for the shooting is currently being investigated, but detectives have identified a person of interest in this shooting, and anticipate that an arrest will be made shortly. #Bridgeport News: Today at 1:55pm, a shooting incident occurred in the rear of 201 Bretton Street. This is an apartment style complex, consisting of several buildings. Two male victims, 19, were shot at this location near the rear entrance. Victim…
4:14pm--# Bridgeport Connecticut-- State Police are in a slow speed pursuit (30mph) that started on Atlantic Street ended on Park Avenue near Iranistan with two in custody. Bridgeport Police assisted. State Police only wanted them on motor vehicle charges at the time. This news report is made possible by:
2:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- At 2pm at Shiloh Baptist Church on Broad Street will be conducting a military funeral so don't be alarmed at the shots fired. This news report is made possible by:http://nimaloans.com
