Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-02-26@4:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police found the car that hit the hydrant and utility pole with no driver or passengers at Deacon and Sixth Street. The hospitals checked clear of anyone injured from a car crash.
Traffic Stops
Senator Herron Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, is leading a public hearing on Senate Bill 1022, 'An Act Requiring Police Officers To Provide A Driver With The Reason For A Traffic Stop And Concerning Certain Police Officer Training,' a bill Senator Gaston introduced this legislative session. Senate Bill 1022 will require police officers to inform drivers of the reason for a traffic stop and encourage additional police officer trainings on de-escalation, use of force, customer service, diversity, and bias. "I know there are times when a person has broken a law and they deserve to be pulled over, rightfully so, but they also deserve to be treated with dignity and respect," said Sen. Gaston. "There…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-02-26@1:21am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on the scene in the 300 block of Orchard Street for a stabbing. There are no further updates.
Bridgeport News: Car Hits House
2023-02-25@4:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries reported when a car hit a house on Exeter Street near Woodrow Avenue.
I-95 Crash
2023-02-25@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two-car crash on I-95 northbound, at exit 25 left lane has traffic backed up. No word on injuries. Traffic is also backed up on the southbound side due to rubbernecking.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing On State Street
2023-02-25@3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS were called to the barbershop in the 1100 block of State Street for a stabbing. The man was alert and conscious when EMS transported him to the hospital. https://youtu.be/OF1f9cxcWH0
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Bridgeport News: Today's Vehicle Fire 2023-02-25@4:30AMish--- Today's vehicle fire was a tractor-trailer and a camper collided on I-95 northbound at exit 27A causing both vehicles to catch fire. There was no word on any injuries.
Fairfield News: Post Road Crash Injures 3
2023-02-25@1:49am--#Fairfield CT-- 3 people were seriously injured on Post Road at the circle near McDonald’s after a one-car crash. It appears the car went off the roadway hitting the McDonald’s entrance sign, then hit a tree before coming to a stop. According to radio reports the three required advanced life support from EMS. https://youtu.be/Jxaua5gkVUw
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2023-02-24@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A pedestrian has been struck at Marion and Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
EMT Kidnapped
#Bridgeport CT--On February 23, 2023, at approximately 1:10 am, a carjacking and abduction occurred on the property of A.M.R. American Medical Response located at 335 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport CT. The victim, a 22-year-old Bridgeport woman, and the suspect, 22-year-old Bradley Doyle of Milford CT, are both A.M.R. employees and were previously involved in a short dating type relationship earlier this year. This morning a witness observed the victim being forced into her personal vehicle by Doyle, who then took control of her car and fled westbound on Connecticut Avenue towards Seaview Avenue in Bridgeport CT. At that point, the witness called 911 and contacted the Connecticut State Police (C.S.P.). Connecticut State Troopers observed the victim’s vehicle in several towns throughout…