First responders on the scene of a one-car spinout on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. Our sponsor can teach you how to avoid hydroplaning!
2024-08-18@11:08am–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic
Spin Out
Stabbing
Report (unconfirmed) of a stabbing in the 160 block of Wilson Street.
2024-08-18@12:26am–#Bridgeport CT
Shots Fired
Bridgeport Police are investigating a shots fired incident at Ridge and Walnut Street. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. Police did collected a couple of shell casings.
2024-08-17@10:42pm–#Bridgeport CT
Truck Rollover
Report of a truck rollover in the median Route 8/25 northbound past exit 5. First reports said exit 3 but the area was clear and traffic backup continues towards exit 5. We could not get any photo or video but if you have any please post here.
2024-08-17@3:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic
Fairfield News: 2 car Crash
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Kings Highway East and Chambers Street in Fairfield. Traffic is currently closed in one direction and down to one lane in the other. There were reported injuries but nothing is confirmable at this time.
Bridgeport Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
On August 17, 2024, at approximately 2:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation near the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Carroll Avenue. ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system. Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire. As police responded to the east end, the Emergency Operations Center provided updates to the officers. Citizens reported hearing multiple shots fired and observing 2 victims shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 28-year-old Bridgeport woman lying on the sidewalk along the fence-line for 1365 Stratford Avenue. The victim appeared to have succumbed to fatal injuries. Medics quickly arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
A short time after the initial ShotSpotter activation, the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received information of a second victim who presented at an area hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. This victim, identified as a 30-year-old Bridgeport man, is also reported to have been struck by gunfire while on Stratford Avenue close to its intersection with Carroll Avenue. The 30-year-old is currently in critical condition.
Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation. Detectives from the Forensic Identification Unit are assisting them. The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and notifying next of kin.
There were multiple shooters involved in this incident.
The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Jeffrey Holtz, at 203-581-5293. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.
House Fire
Person Injured From Gunfire
A person was hit by shrapnel after a barrage of gunfire at PT Barnum Housing near building 12 according to radio reports. Numerous viewers messaged me to report 10 to 20 shots fired.
2024-08-16@9:05pm
Milford News: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Storage Facility Burglary After Months-Long Investigation
Milford, CT – On May 6, 2024, Milford Police responded to CubeSmart Storage at 90 Rowe Avenue following a report of an active burglary. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple storage units had been broken into, with several broken locks scattered at the scene. The Detective Bureau immediately took over the investigation, with the Crime Scene Unit processing the area for evidence.
After an extensive investigation, authorities secured arrest warrants for two suspects. On August 13, 2024, Milford Police apprehended Colt Meadows, 20, of 4 Glade Street, West Haven. Meadows has been charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree. A $25,000 court-set bond was placed on Meadows, who is scheduled to appear in Milford court on September 10, 2024.
