Bridgeport DPW Worker Injured
According to unconfirmed radio reports, a Bridgeport Department of Public Works employee was injured from a fall while working on the Route 8/25 Lindley Street ramp. 2024-10-01@11:52am--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Multiple Pedestrians Struck
Report of two separate situations of pedestrians getting struck by motor vehicles. The first is on Chopsey Hill Road and is reported that the struck person is a child. The second is Catherine street and Washington Ave. There is no further information at this time.
Tonight’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
Today's 2nd vehicle fire is on Route 8 just before the 95-split in a two-car crash. I haven't heard anything about injuries. To the person who messaged me the video-I was unable to download or thank you as I get the message: "You are no longer able to send messages to this person." Email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com At least I was able to get a frame-grab. Thanks for keeping our viewers informed! 2024-09-28@11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT
Corvette Hits Tree
Firefighters were called to Waterview Avenue near Martin Luther King Drive for a Corvette that went through a fence and crashed into a tree. Witnesses said they saw the car traveling at a high rate of speed with the engine revved. One person said they were trying to pop-start the car. The wooded area made extrication extra challenging but they were able to free the elderly woman. Everyone on the scene agreed the tree saved her life by preventing the car from going into the river. She was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 2024-09-28@2:58pm--#bridgeportct#bridgeportfirefighters
State Street Melee
Police were still sorting this melee on State Street near Clinton Avenue. The incident originated a few blocks up by the YMCA. 2024-09-27@10:20pm #Bridgeport CT
Assault
There is a report of an assault on Moffitt Street according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no other details. 2024-09-27@6:46pm--#bridgeport CT
Smoke In An Apartment Building
Firefighters were in the 200 block of Washington Avenue for an extended period, trying to locate the source of a smoke condition on the third floor. A top-to-bottom search of the apartment building led to the discovery of an electrical issue, according to unconfirmed radio reports." 2024-09-27@11:20am--#Bridgeport CT
White Powder In Mail
A white powder was found in the mail at the Bayview Post Office located at 115 Boston Avenue. The letter and powder seemed to be contained within a passenger car parked outside the post office. EMS was called to assess the recipient. 2024-09-27@10:00AMish--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Fairfield ave and Albion Street with multiple injuries reported.
Stratford Structure Fire
Fire department UPDATE: At approximately 2058 hours on Thursday September 26,2024 the Stratford Communication Center received notification from on duty Stratford Fire personnel returning from nighttime marine training ,of a large volume of smoke emitting from the front door at the above mentioned address. While the responding firefighters were enroute to the location, Stratford Firefighters entered the residence and evacuated the occupants still in the residence with the fire alarm sounding. This report summoned a residential structure fire assignment consisting of all on duty fire apparatus under the direction of Assistant Chief Michael Camperlengo for a total of 22 firefighters in addition to the four firefighters who entered the residential boarding home. Upon arrival of the first due apparatus ,crews…