Bridgeport News: Crash!
10:54pm--Bridgeport CT -- A report of a crash with injuries at Barnum and Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
9:29pm-- #Bridgeport CT -- firefighters on scene of a kitchen fire at 1776 East Main Street. Everybody got out of the house safely no reported injuries. This is close to the intersection of Boston Avenue avoid the area.
Westport News: Fire At Trader Joes
UPDATE From Westport Fire Department: At 8:53 this evening the Westport Fire Department Communications Center received a 911 call from an employee at Trader Joes on the Post Road reporting a fire in a refrigeration unit inside the store. The employee was attempting to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. Dispatch advised the employee to pull the fire alarm to evacuate the store. Two engines, a truck company, and the shift commander responded initially. The first unit to arrive found smoke coming from the front of the store so the call was upgraded to a full structure fire response bringing an additional two engines from Westport and an additional engine from Fairfield. Firefighters confirmed with Trader…
Bridgeport News: car crash on I-95
4:05pm #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic -- There's a car crash near exit 26 northbound on I-95. Traffic seems to only somewhat affected, however. This news report is brought to you by:
Westport Citizen Police Academny
#Westport CT--The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 29th. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four community members who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. They will learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well as how the department operates. Participants will observe demonstrations and get hands on experience with some of the equipment we use every day. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
8:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls for shots fire in Washington Park at Barnum and Noble Avenue. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by :
Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
Stratford Fire Department Press Release: Stratford Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire within a boat that was on a trailer located at 150 Dawn Drive. Engine Company 4 arrived at the above address to find a 26 foot Chaparral SSX ski boat, in the driveway on a trailer heavily involved with fire and extending to the garage of the house. Fire Crews, Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 3 Tack 5 and Truck 2 under the command of Assistant Chief Brennan were able to extinguish the blasé on the boat within 15 minutes and limit the homes damage to simple melting of the vinyl siding. Assistance was gained from Shelton Fire Department due to the limited water supply in the area.…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--Today's vehicle fire was a van in front of 1055 Wood Avenue which is not too far from Hughes Avenue. Firefighters had it quickly under control despite the spreading gasoline.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In The Head
UPDATE: Av Harris just confirmed the man has died. 10:58am--#Bridgeport CT-- Witness told me they heard an exchange of gunfire on 6th Street around 11am and saw a white car speed away. The witnesses said the gunfire found an innocent man working on his car in his driveway striking him in the head near/in his eye. Police spokesperson Av Harris said the man "is not in good condition but at this point, this is not yet a homicide" Chief AJ Perez can be seen in this photo arriving on the scene.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of shots fired on Beardsley Street Newfield Avenue. A short time later Bridgeport Hospital reports a gunshot victim arrived in a private vehicle. Police are investigating. Person was shot in the thigh. This news report is made possible by: