Bridgeport News: Man Sprayed in the Face
8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to Bridgeport Hospital where a man was sprayed in the face with a foreign substance by someone he knows. The incident took place on Livingston Place.
Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Suspect Hours After Serious Shooting
#Bridgeport, CT – June 5, 2014 – Police arrested a suspect hours after a daylight shooting that happened shortly before noon today. George Padilla, 24, of Bridgeport, was taken into custody this evening and arrested on counts including criminal attempt at murder. He currently is being booked at Police Headquarters. “This was a brazen shooting that happened in broad daylight,” said Capt. James Viadero. “Through cooperation from the community and great detective work, we were able to apprehend the suspect quickly.” A handgun has been recovered and will be examined to determine if it was the weapon used in the shooting. The shooting happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. The victim, William Merrero, 29, of Bridgeport, was shot…
Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Today’s Shooting
#Bridgeport CT--Police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting today at Beechwood and Norman Street. William Merrero, 29 was shot multiple times in the head and chest, he is expected to survive the incident.
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It was a real delight meeting Nancy from Fortuna's Catering today. She wants everyone to know that she is alive and well after closing her deli a year ago. She wanted to focus her attention to catering. Many corporations in the area and many happy brides and grooms have used her to make their affair extra special. As a veteran I was happy to learn she also volunteers her services to the Home of the Brave in Bridgeport. Nancy will be sharing her wonderful creation in upcoming news stories. You can contact Nancy at Fortuna Cateering at 203-371-6177 or at www.fortunascatering.com
Bridgeport News: Man Tries To Run Man Down St. Margaret Shrine
5:46pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man attempted to run down a worker at St. Margaret's Shrine just now. Reports say he attempted to do this one other time. Police just arriving on scene to survey the situation. With flood insurance costs on the rise and new FEMA REGULATIONS implemented, is your elevation certificate up to date? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for an updated or new elevation certificate. The crew that measures up.
Cessna in Trouble
4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--An Cessna is 15 miles out and has lost its alternator and is attemping to land at Sikorsky Airport at 1000 Great Meadow Road. Firefighters on the way.
Bridgeport News–Man Shot Multiple Times
11:30ish--#Bridgeport CT--Detectives are investigating a serious shooting that happened this morning at approximately 11:30 a.m.near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. Police have a tentative identification on the victim, who is believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s. Detective are working to confirm his identity, so the name is not being released at this time. Detectives are being told by medical staff that he is expected to survive. He appears to have been shot multiple times in the head and chest. The investigation remains in its early stages.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing on Pleasantview Avenue
2:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was stabbed by her aunt at 191 Pleasantview Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Serious Shooting
(Bridgeport, CT -- June 5, 2014) -- Detectives are investigating a serious shooting that happened this morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. Police have a tentative identification on the victim, who is believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s. Detective are working to confirm his identity, so the name is not being released at this time. Detectives are being told by medical staff that he is expected to survive. He appears to have been shot multiple times in the head and chest. The investigation remains in its early stages.
New Haven News: Pedestrian Struck
1:41pm--#New Haven CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at 130 crown street. First responders are on the scene.