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2019-07-06 @ 1:01am-- #Ansonia CT-- A car has hit an electrical box and utility pole in front of 366 Wakelee Avenue near Franklin Street. According to fire radio reports there are downed burning electrical wires and two utility poles on fire. Wakelee Avenue exit ramp for Route 8 is shutdown. Unknown if power is out in the area. This news report is made possible by:
2019-07-05 @ 4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bicyclist and car have collided on Central Avenue near Barnum Avenue. The area is closed at this time. This news report is made possible by:
2019-07-05 @ 4:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Hyundai Elantra was taken at knife-point on Hillcrest Road (between Sylvan and Seltsam Road) The car was seen heading towards Route 8/25. This news report is made possible by:
2019-07-05 @ 12:00pm--#Fairfield CT--A porta-potty valued at over $550 was set on fire at Fairfield Warde HS overnight. School officials found a firework nearby but police believe vandals set the toilet paper on fire to get the fire going, other than that, police have nothing to go on. You know I live for punny posts!
2019-07-04 @ 10:39pm-- #Bridgeport CT--A car hit a parked car then crossed Madison Avenue, hit a light post and then a house at 1155 Madison Avenue. There were no reported injuries and there was no damage to the house according to first responders.
2019-07-04 @ 9:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- I'm sure this is something former Police Chief David Peck heard a lot as a patrol officer, that he left it unattended for a minute. Well that is what happen to the former chief, he left his bicycle unattended for a just a moment while on South Pine Creek Road and realized it was taken. He got in his car and was able to locate the thief with the bicycle and followed him to Avalon Gates where he lost track of the suspect. Police spokesperson Captain Robert Kalamaris confirmed that the suspect and the bike are gone. The moral of the story is that crime doesn't care who you are even in the nicest of neighborhoods,…
2019-07-04 @ 9:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A couple of shots rang out at Barnum and Willow Street. A few minutes later Bridgeport Hospital had a gunshot victim brought to the hospital in a private vehicle. It does not sound life threatening. This news report is made possible by:
2019-07-04 @ 3:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to structure fire at a familiar address, a boarded up house at 181 Hanover Street, the scene of two previous fires. The fire became too dangerous and the evacuation tone was sounded for all firefighters to evacuate the building. A second alarm was also sounded. The firefighters then engaged in a defensive attack from the outside of the building. Firefighters fought to keep the fire from jumping to neighboring homes. Within the hour firefighters reported the fire was under control and worked on putting out the hot spots. Firefighters conducted two searches of the building and confirmed that no one was inside. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate to…
2019-07-04--#Bridgeport CT-- Police at Seaside Park have been very busy locating missing children, so many I've lost count. Kids of all ages, one was a 3 year old and another was ten years old. I'm happy to report that all the children have been reunited with their parent. PLEASE keep an eye on your child, it only takes a second. If they listen and not wander reward them by visiting our sponsor!
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: According to the Bridgeport Police. The 22 year old male gunshot victim from Green Homes early this morning succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. This is the 10th homicide victim of 2019 and the 51st victim struck by gunfire this year. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS (8477). The victims identity is being withheld from the public pending autopsy. 2019-07-04 @ 1:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot between building 3 and 4 near the playground area at Greene Homes. The victim's condition is not known at this time.