3 Injured In City Bus Crash
3 people were injured in a crash between a car and a city bus at Hollister and Stratford Avenue according to unconfirmed radio reports 2025-01-10@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Structure fire
https://youtu.be/PcWsJ5i9NGw Report of a structure fire on Melbourne Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly put out the fire that extended up the side of the house.
Woman Stabbed
A viewer sent in this photo from the 1000 block of East Main Street saying "A female got stabbed by her son at 1080 E. Main Street. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance" This report has not been confirmed as police have just begun their investigation. 2025-01-09@6:47pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Homicide #2
Police UPDATE: On January 9, 2025, at approximately 5:05 pm Bridgeport Police responded to report(s) of a party shot within the 100 block of Hewitt Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim at the front of a residence on Hewitt Street suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the torso. Medics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where he passed away a short time later. Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad is responding along with the Forensic Identification Unit. The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of canvassing the area, identifying potential witnesses, and developing a suspect(s). The preliminary investigation suggests there was a…
Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
Report of an oil spill near the 100 block of George Street. A 55 gallon drum of oil has spilled out, and clean up is currently underway.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/XkRrSOMe3CU Report of a fire near the 800 block of Sylvan Ave. in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports this was a chimney fire that extended to the wall of the building. Firefighters quickly dispatched the fire, in weather that was so cold that by the time the runoff water from the hose got to the drain it was slush.
Milford News: Highway Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 near exit 39A Northbound.
Pedestrian Hit By Bus
A bus outside the bus station at 710 Water Street hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-01-07@:6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Nelson Garcia, Suspect in Homicide of Steven Vega Taken into Custody
Bridgeport Police have confirmed the arrest of 47-year-old Nelson Garcia in connection with the January 4, 2025, murder of Steven Vega. Garcia was identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting at 242 Lake Street, and his apprehension marks a critical development in the case. While the suspect is now in custody, detectives remain actively engaged in gathering evidence and completing their investigation. Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact Detective Elizabeth Santora at 203-581-5291 or provide anonymous tips through 203-576-TIPS.
Assault
Bridgeport first responders are in the 1800 block of Central Avenue for an assault according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no further details at this time. 2025-01-06@11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT