#Bridgeport CT-- At 2:39 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a call from St. Vincent's Medical Center. They reported that someone with a gunshot wound had been brought to their emergency room,but the injury was not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Department is currently at the scene, investigating the incident.However, it's unclear where the shooting actually took place.
Press Release - All Is Well In Ganimville Despite 12 homicides for 2023, 634 ShotSpotter Activations & Record Low Police RanksMayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department Announce Decrease in Crime Statistics Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout the City have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year. The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport. The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34% from this time last year, with non-fatal shooting victims at a 40% decrease, and fatal shooting victims at a 33% decrease. This decline comes from the avid efforts being put in to boost recruitment throughout the department while…
2023-07-26@12:40pm-- Fairfield News: Fall From A Roof Report of an 80-year-old man falling from the roof on Salt Meadow Road with head injury.
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), both members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Tuesday introduced legislation to strengthen consumer protections and improve transparency for medical debt practices. The Strengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency Act would require health care entities to communicate with consumers about any medical debt that is owed and reform collection practices. It would also direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a public database that collects information from health care entities about their debt collection practices. “No one should be forced into bankruptcy simply because they got sick. It’s unconscionable that there are hospitals willing to sue patients, seize their tax…
2023-07-22@5:10pm Westport News: I-95 Crash A box truck has reportedly crash into the construction zone on I-95 southbound at exit 17
#Bridgeport Ct-- Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a release: At 1213hrs the Bridgeport Police Taskforce called out a pursuit in the 400th block of Taft Avenue. On-scene reports indicated parties fled from police and caused a MVA while striking multiple vehicles. Reports indicate that three parties were detained and a firearm was recovered. This is currently still an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Unknown if there are any injuries. https://youtu.be/8hJoNR1lVik
Cooling Centers Can Be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extremely hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, and remaining in effect through 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The current forecast indicates that the heat index during this period will range at times between 95 to 105 degrees and have lingering impacts during the overnight hours, particularly in urban areas throughout Connecticut. The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations…
#Stratford CT-- In June 2023 Stratford Police Department received a complaint from an adult female alleging she was sexually assaulted by a known male. The female accused Roderick C Ricketts, 44 years old of Stratford, of inappropriately touching her in mid-June. After a thorough investigation into the allegations, an arrest warrant was applied for and granted for the following charges: Sexual Assault 4th Degree 53a-73a On July 20, 2023 Mr. Ricketts, turned himself in, was processed, posted his bond, then released with a court date set for 7-31-2023.
#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 11:07 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a notification from ShotSpotter for the 300th block of Orchard Street. Bridgeport Police and AMR (Ambulance) were sent to the location. According to reports from the scene, two unidentified individuals were firing guns at each other, and unfortunately, an 8-year-old child was accidentally grazed by a bullet near their ear. The child was taken to the hospital, but the injury is not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating this incident.
