Stabbing
A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a stab wound to the arm. Bridgeport Police say the stabbing occurred at Park Avenue/Benham Avenue area. 2024-08-02@11:25am--#Bridgeport CT--
Man Shot
Police and detectives are investigating a shooting in the 1800 block of Seaview Avenue 2024-08-01@10:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Rapid Gunfire
I received a number of texts/messages for rapid gunfire on Stratford Avenue in the Union/Carroll/Central Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. There appears to be an increase of "automatic" in town. Two were arrested in a raid at Trumbull Gardens and a handgun that according to the press release said "a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. " 2024-08-01@9:00PMish--Bridgeport CT--
City Council President Nieves Announces Appointment of Director of Legislative Services
Bridgeport, CT – Today, City Council President Aidee Nieves is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Legislative Services, Ashley Aguilera. Aguilera will serve to support the City Council in various capacities. She will coordinate Council communications, including updating the Council website to increase the public’s access to city government. As the Legislative Director, she will serve as the Council’s liaison to the State Legislature and City Departments at the discretion of the City Council. Additionally, Aguilera will help schedule community events and meetings with constituents, assist in policy research, and manage the Department of Legislative Services. A Bridgeport native and magna cum laude graduate from Southern Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Political Science, Aguilera is currently pursuing…
Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cooling Center Protocol
from 12:00 PM July 31, 2024 Until 12:00 PM August 4, 2024 Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. Residents may utilize any of the locations listed below to seek shelter during periods of heat and increased health risk for those who have asthma. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the heat. Homeless communities may also visit shelters to seek refuge during the air quality advisory by calling 211. The Director of the Bridgeport Health and Social Services Department, Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez, is providing tips on how to stay safe during the upcoming rise in temperatures. “We…
Two Arrested In Raid
Due to a recent spike in criminal activity within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Community, the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force launched an investigation into recent "Shots Fired" incidents. As a result of the investigation a search warrant was obtained for a residence within the 400 block of Trumbull Ave. On July 30, 2024, members of the Regional Task Force assisted by the Bridgeport Police Department's Emergency Services Unit and Patrol Division served the warrant. Officers seized a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. Officers also seized an additional extended magazine and several rounds of 9mm ammunition. A teenage suspect was arrested on-scene and charged with multiple firearm…
Bridgeport News: 2 car crash
Report of a 2 car accident at the intersection of Pembroke Street and Arctic Street in Bridgeport.
Raid At Trumbull Gardens
Viewers tipped me off to what they described as a raid at Trumbull Gardens tonight. The largest concentration of police was in the 550 block where police were called for shots fired many nights in a row. Many said it sounded like a machine gun but it might very well be a bump stock. No word on any arrests. 2024-07-30@??pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing in the 200 block of Oak Street. The man was stabbed in the back of the head according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-07-30@12:48pm--#Bridgeport CT
Long-standing Educational Fund Expands Support for College-bound Seniors
Bridgeport, CT — The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Greater Bridgeport and Vicinity is proud to announce the significant growth of its educational fund, which has been serving the community for over 20 years. This year, the fund has made remarkable strides in its mission to bridge the education and wealth gap in the region. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. William D. McCullough, the fund's president, and the dedicated efforts of the fund's chairperson, the initiative has seen an impressive increase in both the number of recipients and the scholarship amounts. This year, 29 graduating seniors heading to college each received $1,000 scholarships. This represents a 55% increase in the number of recipients compared to last year and a 100%…