Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2024-05-17@10:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting at Deacon and 6th Street. The man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 Southbound between Exits 3 and 5. First responders are on scene reporting it is a 2 car motor vehicle accident
Police Involved Shooting
On May 16, 2024, Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Birdseye Street on reports of a suspicious male party brandishing a knife. Upon arrival, Officers located that party in the roadway (200 block of Birdseye St) where an officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. When a police officer uses deadly force in the course of his or her duties, it is crucial that a thorough investigation is conducted. As directed by the Connecticut Police Accountability Act, this investigation will be conducted by the Office of Inspector General, the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad, and the Office of the State’s Attorney - Judicial District…
Oil Spill On I-95 27A
2024-05-15@6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A one-vehicle crash on I-95 northbound on exit 27 has left an extensive oil spill of about 300 feet on the hairpin turn on the ramp for your commuting pleasure. Not visible on the traffic cams.
Arrest of 25-year-old Elijah M. Vines for Criminal Attempt – Assault in the 1st Degree + Weapons Violations / Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau Case no. 23D-0587
On April 8, 2023, at approximately 11:20 pm Bridgeport Police received numerous ShotSpotter activations and citizens reports of shots fired within the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue. Patrol Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene at the BP Gas Station (1464 Fairfield Avenue). The scene indicated a shootout had recently occurred at this location. Officers secured the scene and contacted the Detective Bureau. Detective Aaron Rivera was assigned as the case officer and immediately took charge of the investigation. While officers were safeguarding the gas station, a victim presented at an area hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. That victim was identified as 25-year-old Elijah Vines of Bridgeport Connecticut. It has been determined…
Bridgeport Update: Downed Utility Pole Causes Closed Road
Wordin Ave near Howard Ave is going to be closed for an extended period due to the struck utility pole.
Bridgeport News: Truck hits pole
Warden Ave near Howard Ave is currently closed to traffic due to a truck that hit a utility pole
Ansonia News: Possible Stabbing
2024-05-11@3:33pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a possible stabbing in the 140 block of North State Street.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2024-05-11@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Connecticut and Central Avenue and transported to hospital.
Bridgeport News: Assault From Robbery
2024-05-11@12:57pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A person was injured after being robbed on Ridgefield Avenue. First responders on the way.