Bridgeport News: Police Officer Injured In Crash

UPDATE: Police say one of their officers was hurt today when his cruiser crashed while responding to the home of a city man believed to have struck a Danbury Police officer with his car — in Danbury — earlier in the day. 4:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A police officer received a hand injury after striking a fire hydrant on Washington Avenue near West Avenue.  Police spokesperson Av Harris said the officer was cutoff by a woman who failed to stop for a stop sign.  Harris said, Officer, Escalan recevied a minor injury to  his right hand and was transported to the hospital.

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#Bridgeport CT--Police need your help identifying the man who attempted to break into a home on Tesiny Avenue. The picture was taken from a residential doorbell camera.  As the video was captured during the nighttime hours the night vision was activated on the camera.  The suspect is possibly a Black or Hispanic male with a neatly trimmed beard, a puffy coat, and dark color baggy jeans. The front door had tool marks observed on the inner area of the doorframe. Entry was not made but the door fell apart as the homeowner opened the door. *It is possible the suspect had a large screwdriver or small crowbar.   If you know this person or have any information please call the confidential…

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