Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
2024-06-15@2:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's second car fire is at Northfield St & Westfield Ave (off Madison Avenue). Firefighters quickly took care of the car fully engulfed in flames.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-06-15@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Fairfield and Park Avenue. Firefighter's quickly took care of it.
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2024-06-14@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a kitchen fire that extended to other parts of the kitchen in the 200 block of Waterview Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-06-14@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 80 Lindley Street from a lightning strike. First unit confirmed fire coming from the roof area. The fire was quickly extinguished by on-scene units. The Red Cross will provide shelter for 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 pets. The fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office. No injuries occurred and all parties were out of the location when fire units arrived. https://youtu.be/kVJ9h0B7A8k
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR FIRST ROUND OF CONNECTICUT’S STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
Applications for This First Round Must Be Submitted to the State by July 19, 2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), in consultation with the Connecticut Cybersecurity Planning Subcommittee, is now accepting applications for the first round of funding authorized under Connecticut’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. This newly established program was created as a result of funding Connecticut received through the recently enacted federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). The state-administered program is providing grants to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems that are owned or operated by, or on behalf of,…
Mayor Ganim Announces A Reorganization Affecting the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices
Bridgeport, CT— Continuing in his efforts to reorganize city government to facilitate more efficient interactions among City departments and to provide better quality services to the public, Mayor Ganim announced the following changes to the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices, effective immediately. Cathy Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Planning Director for the City of Bridgeport. A Bridgeport resident, Fletcher received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and her Master’s Degree in City Planning from Boston University. Prior to entering the field of community development and planning, Fletcher worked in the private sector as an Environmental Engineer with the Ramboll Corporation, a multinational development consulting firm. Fletcher…
Car Into Building
2024-06-14@2:50pm--#Seymour CT-- Report of a car accident with one going into a building at Maple and Pearl Street. Maple Street is closed to Washington Avenue.
The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Unit assisted by the Bridgeport Police Task Force, the DEA Task Force and the Statewide narcotics Task Force conducted a narcotics investigation targeting Dennis Lewis during the months of May and June 2024.
On June 13, 2024, search warrants were executed on Dennis Lewis’ person, his vehicle and his residence at 46 Kingsbury Road, Bridgeport.The execution of these search warrants resulted in the arrests of Dennis Lewis and his roommate Nyasha Jermaine. Both Dennis Lewis and Nyasha Jermaine are convicted felons.Dennis Lewis is charged with Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory and 2 counts of Illegal Sales of a Narcotic Substance. He is being held in lieu of a $500,000.00 bond.Nyasha Jermaine is charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Transfer of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Illegal Operation of a Drug factory and 2 counts of Illegal Sales of a Narcotic Substance.…
Fairfield News: Crash!
2024-06-14@12:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police investigate a crash that sent one car through a fence and outta site on Tunxis Hill Road near TJ Max. https://youtube.com/shorts/RMJjBHHkWhg?feature=share
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2024-06-13@5:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a shooting on Connecticut near Union Avenue. No word if anyone or anything was hit. Thanks to all who texted to let us know about this! https://youtu.be/MnnHxuDsWHs