Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2024-06-14@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a kitchen fire that extended to other parts of the kitchen in the 200 block of Waterview Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2024-06-14@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 80 Lindley Street from a lightning strike. First unit confirmed fire coming from the roof area. The fire was quickly extinguished by on-scene units. The Red Cross will provide shelter for 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 pets. The fire is being investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office. No injuries occurred and all parties were out of the location when fire units arrived. https://youtu.be/kVJ9h0B7A8k
Mayor Ganim Announces A Reorganization Affecting the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices
Bridgeport, CT— Continuing in his efforts to reorganize city government to facilitate more efficient interactions among City departments and to provide better quality services to the public, Mayor Ganim announced the following changes to the Economic Development, Planning, Community Development, and Small & Minority Business Offices, effective immediately. Cathy Fletcher has been appointed to the position of Planning Director for the City of Bridgeport. A Bridgeport resident, Fletcher received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and her Master’s Degree in City Planning from Boston University. Prior to entering the field of community development and planning, Fletcher worked in the private sector as an Environmental Engineer with the Ramboll Corporation, a multinational development consulting firm. Fletcher…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2024-06-13@5:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a shooting on Connecticut near Union Avenue. No word if anyone or anything was hit. Thanks to all who texted to let us know about this! https://youtu.be/MnnHxuDsWHs
Bridgeport News: Hit and Run!
Report of a Hit and Run at the 200 block of Lincoln Ave in Bridgeport. There are no reported injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Update on Explosion on North Ave
Earlier this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department’s (BPD) Forensic Identification Unit, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, collected several items of evidentiary value at the North Avenue scene. That evidence has been processed by BPD Detectives and will be forwarded to the lab for testing. The surrounding neighborhoods have been canvassed and numerous citizens have been interviewed. As this investigation proceeds, the Detective Bureau will continue canvassing the area for potential witnesses and additional evidence. The preliminary investigation suggests this is an isolated event. There is no viable reason to believe this occurrence was associated with terrorism. A person of interest was arrested this morning for Disorderly Conduct. That person has been identified as Nelson Diaz of…
Bridgeport News: Assault
Report of an assault at the intersection of Park Ave and Lewis Street. First responders are on the scene and there are not further details at this time.
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a 2 car crash on I-95 South just before Exit 26.
Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2024-06-11@7:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene extinguishing a small rubbish fire behind the old Stop and Shop at 2600 Madison Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Car-Scooter Crash
2024-06-09@11:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of crash between a car and scooter at East Washington and Main Street.