2020-05-30@6:28#Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Avenue is closed from West Avenue and Park Avenue due to a sewer overflow. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
Police UPDATE: A 16-year-old male victim was shot multiple times this afternoon at 121 Cottage Street. He was transported to St. Vincent’s medical center for treatment and underwent surgery. The victim remains in serious condition but is expected to survive. 2020-05-30@1:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been reported shot in the 100 block of Cottage Street. Police taking officers from the protest to investigate, EMS on the way. Mutual aid police officers from Fairfield, Monroe, and Easton helping with the protest. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Police Station Breached By Protesters
UPDATE: All Bridgeport Police officers to report to the police headquarters, state police and Trumbull Police requested to the scene. 2020-05-30@12:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was a protest on McLevy Green with about two hundred peaceful protesters. They then marched on Main Street to the police station where they have breached the police station at 300 Congress Street. Additional officers are on the way. Frank Recchia is reporting that they are protesting the death of George Floyd from Minneapolis and will have a full report later today.
Bridgeport News: Armed Carjacking
2020-05-30@12:00AMish--#Brideport CT-- A black 2006 E350 Mercedes was taken at gunpoint by an armed young male at Noble and Boston Avenue. It was last seen near Edna and Noble Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Parked Car Hit
2020-005-29@5:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a crash involving a parked car, (the Hyundai parked in the right side of the picture) on the street formerly known as Prince (near Jennings Road) The car (far left black car in the photo) then continued on, cutting the turn short, hitting the curb, and damaging the suspension according to witnesses. Fairfield Police Sergeant Mike Paris said they are investigating the possibility of juveniles taking the car without permission.
Bridgeport News: More Than 50 Gathered
2020-05-29@1:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the Islamic Center at 1300 Fairfield Avenue for more than 50 people gathered. All worshipers left when police arrived.
Fairfield News: Truck Takes Down Low Hanging Wires
2020-05-29@1:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- An 18 wheeler took down low hanging wires on Woodcrest Road (off High Street). The utilities including UI have been called to the scene. FYI- Utility lines have minimum hight requirements for their lines which include allowing clearance for 18 wheelers even on town roads. So if a truck takes them down it's the utility's fault, not the trucks.
Bridgeport News: Apartment Break-In
2020-05-29@12:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break-into an apartment in the 1000 block of Iranistan Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83428" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Fairfield News: Smoke In Bank
2020-05-29@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- An overheated fan belt on the air conditioning unit on top of People's Bank at 1055 Post Road caused smoke coming out of an air vent and odor of smoke in the bank. A full assignment of firefighters was called to the scene when they didn't immediately locate the cause. DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.
Bridgeport News: Food Fight
2020-05-29@11:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are on the way to the Subway at 926 East Main Street for a woman out of control throwing food at employees. This news report is made possible by: