Fight on the Train
11:25pm--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT-- Police on the way to the southbound train for a fight on board one of the trains! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Over 100 Homeless After Apartment Fire
Over 100 people are without a home after a 36 unit apartment complex was destroyed by fire early this morning at 215 Charles Street. The fire started as a car fire in the parking garage under the complex. The fire quickly spread to the apartments toward the back of the building. Firefighters used a ladder truck to rescue people on the third floor. Everyone was able to evacuate the building. This woman was unable to locate her cat and is fearing the worst. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation and one firefighter received minor injuries. By 8am firefighters evacuated the building to attacked the fire from the outside and evacuated the apartment building next door.. A short time later…
Bridgeport News: Game Stop Robbed At Gunpoint
6:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Game Stop at 4344 Main Street was just robbed at gunpoint. Police are looking for a black male wearing a face mask dressed in all black. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
I-95 Pursuit
5:14pm--UPDATE: Stratford has him custody after a brief pursuit at Summer and Spring Street in Stratford! 4:50pm--#cttraffic--I-95 northbound pursuit of a black pick up truck, starting in Westport for burglary suspect has just got off exit 35 to add to your commuting pleasure.
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A street robbery just occurred in the 500 block of Huntington Road. Police are looking for two tall thin black males in black hoodies last seen walking towards the Dairy Queen. A firearm was used in the robbery This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Large Apartment Fire
Bridgeport==215 Charles Street very large apartment building fire. Many displaced. No injuries reported.
Bridgeport News: Crash-Driver Flees
12:52am--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver crashes at 394 Saunders Avenue and the driver then flees. State Police on the way with K-9. This report is made possible by:
Ganim Praises Bridgeport City Council Rejection of Last Minute Finch Pay Hikes
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today issued the following statement praising the Bridgeport City Council vote to reject the last-minute pay hikes given to former Mayor Bill Finch and dozens of his political appointees on the last day of the previous administration. (Mayor Finch received a retroactive raise of $17,079.58 retroactive issued November 30, 2015, and a complete list of the raises for political appointees is attached to the end of this release.) The pay raises cost taxpayers nearly $2.5 Million dollars that were not budgeted for during the current fiscal year. They were contained in the latest contract negotiated with the supervisors’ union. “This is a very wise decision by our city councilors to reject these appalling raises…
Bridgeport News: Manhunt Ends- Stolen Car Had $9k In Backseat
10:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man hunt in the backyards off Chospsey Hill came up empty. Both State and Bridgeport Police were tracking a stolen red Honda CRV taken from Stamford with a report of over $9,000 in the backseat according to radio reports. It is unknown if the car had the money still in the car. Police with State Police K-9 tracked mainly in the Platt and May Street area but did not locate the suspects. The vehicle was recovered. This report is made possible by: