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2021-09-27 #Bridgeport CT-- Police press release: At 1015hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a call from ST. Vincent’s Medical Center regarding a GSW (gunshot wound) victim that just entered their ER. Unknown location of the incident and unknown condition of victim at this time. This is an active investigation.
2021-09-26@11:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An assault reported at Oak and Lexington Avenue, now a second victim is in the 250 block of Oak Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
2021-09-26@10:17pm--#Stratford CT-- A car struck the fence and corner of the big blue building, the Stratford Antique Center at 400 Honeyspot Road causing minor damage to the building.
2021-09-26@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Pembroke and Stillman Street. No one was hit. Police are looking for a male on a dirt bike with a firearm tucked in his waist.
#Bridgeport CT-- Police press release--AT 1018HRS THE BRIDGEPORT ECC WAS NOTIFIED BY YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL THAT LAST NIGHT A PARTY CAME INTO THEIR ER WITH A GSW TO THE FOOT. PARTY INDICATES IT OCCURRED IN BRIDGEPORT. BPD RESPONDING TO NEW HAVEN TO INVESTIGATE. Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media." Still nothing posted on their Twitter account or any other social media account. This is what I have to deal with all the time! This news report is made possible by:
2021-09-25/6 #Bridgeport CT-- There were 3 separate shootings in three separate sections of town. Around 11:15pm A person was shot at Hickory and East Main Street. This was dispatched as an unknown type event. Around 11:50pm A man was shot outside of 770 Seaview Avenue (pictured and dispatched as a shooting). Around 12:20pm another person was shot in the 600 block of Seaview Avenue. This was also dispatched as unknown in nature. Unknown calls are usually dispatched when they are trying to get the call out quickly, usually a domestic battery, suicide or psychiatric call which I normally do not cover. Since the police are now trying to cover up these calls again I will be going to all unknown…
Last week, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced the Barnum Museum will receive a $500,000 grant from the National Parks Service (NPS) to repair the historic building’s 79 windows. Congressman Himes joined Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Barnum’s great-great-great-granddaughter Elinor Biggs, and Barnum Museum director Kathleen Maher. The NPS Save America’s Treasures grant provides funding to preserve and conserve nationally significant structures and sites.“I’m thrilled to bring substantial federal resources to preserve the legacy of P.T. Barnum, one of Connecticut’s most colorful figures,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “This $500,000 investment will ensure future generations will be able to enjoy the Greatest Show on Earth. The museum’s thousands of artifacts and extensive digital collection inspire awe and curiosity in visitors of all ages.…
2021-09-25@10:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders dispatched to a person shot in the chest at Pembroke and Shelton Street. EMS reported the victim may have walked to the hospital and left without a patient. Media alert at 10:20 says there was an assault with a dangerous weapon at Grant Street which usually means a walk-in to Bridgeport Hospital. Scott Appleby of Bridgeport Director Office of Emergency Management &Homeland Security/Emergency Communications said "Incidents of significance are reported to the public via social media and through media." All that's posted on their Twitter account something about their touch-a-truck this weekend. I'm doing the best to report despite the city's efforts to hide the news from you. According to their Twitter account there has been…
#Shelton CT-- On 9-24-21 at approximately 4:30pm, Shelton Police, Fire, and EMS were sent to the area of 425 Leavenworth Rd for two separate one car motor vehicle accidents. Both operators were transported to the hospital. One operator sustained serious injuries. The Shelton Police Traffic Division Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the accidents. The road is expected to be closed for a couple of hours. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
#Westport CT--On August 25, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two females came to the WestportPolice Department to report a suspicious incident that occurred at Compo Beach earlier in theday. They said that about 1:45 p.m. they observed a male in a silver Jeep watching and takingpictures of them as they swam and sunbathed. The complainants said that the male’s behaviorwas making them uncomfortable, so they left the area and walked towards a nearby restaurant.As they were walking, the person driving the Jeep allegedly drove past the females at least eightmore times and was purportedly staring at the two as he did so. One of the complainants took apicture of the Jeep’s license plate and turned it over to the investigating…