Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck…by their own car
Report of a pedestrian struck at 11 Armstrong Place in Bridgeport.Upon first responders arriving on scene, it was discovered that the person was hit by their own vehicle.
Bridgeport News: Fire From Paper Towel Dispenser Malfunction
Report of a automatic paper tower dispenser that caught fire at St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main Street. The sprinkler system extinguished the fire, and firefighters are currently ventilating the building.
Mayor Ganim Announces Restructuring Affecting Public Safety and Other City Departments
Bridgeport, CT— Continuing in his efforts to enhance the operations of city government, today Mayor Ganim is announcing some restructuring to certain city departments. Among the changes are a long-term plan at the Emergency Operations Center to expand and enhance the City’s 911 capabilities, a shifting of roles and responsibilities between Civil Service and the Office of Labor Relations, and the filling of key positions within the Police and Fire Departments. See below for more information regarding the new Police and Fire appointments: John Cueto – Assistant Chief of Police John Cueto graduated manga cum laude in 1987 from Sacred Heart University with a B.S. degree in Finance, and earned the highest academic award among his peers in the Bridgeport Police Department…
Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended After Pursuit
Police apprehended a suspect wanted in two armed robberies in the same hour in Bridgeport this evening. They pursued the black Honda on I-95 north into Stratford then back to Bridgeport ending at North Washington and River Street.
Trumbull Robbery Suspect Apprehended
A suspect wanted in an alleged armed robbery off Route 8/25 exit 9 area in Trumbull last night was apprehended by Bridgeport Police on Lafayette Circle exit 2 of Route 8/25 northbound. I hope to have more info later. 2024-08-09@10:40am
Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident at 932 Connecticut ave in Bridgeport. At least 1 person was transported for injuries.
Fairfield News: Crash!
Report of a car that struck the center barrier on I-95 Southbound by exit 24. First responders are on scene so expect some traffic delays while they handle the situation.
Hit By A Train
Bridgeport Emergency Communications received reports of a man falling onto the train tracks at 525 Water Street. The man became stuck between the platform and a departing train. The man has been transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. No further information is available at this time. 2024-08-06@8:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #MTA
Tragic Crash
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Dr. Carmela Levy-David have issued statements regarding the tragic incident involving nine family members of a Bridgeport Board of Education custodial staff member: Dr. Carmela Levy-David stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss. Nine members of their family were tragically killed in a car accident out of state. On behalf of the entire Bridgeport Public Schools community, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to our colleague and their family during this incredibly challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this profound grief. We kindly ask that everyone respects the…
Bridgeport House Fire
Fire Department UPDATE: At 5:45pm Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the 1700 block of Noble Ave for a structure fire in a single family home. Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the structure and commenced an aggressive interior fire attach while searching for occupants. Fire was declared under control in approximately 30 minutes with no injuries to department members. AMR evaluated 1 civilian for possible smoke inhalation and the Red Cross will be relocating 2 adults and 1 teenage son. The Fire Marshal’s Office will be investigating the cause of the fire. The homeowners came home and found the fire department in their house in the 1700 block of Noble Avenue. An unconfirmed report said it started in…