Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2024-05--04@11:04am-- #Bridgeport CT--No word on any injuries in this rollover crash in the 3000 block of Main Street (near Westfield Avenue).
Bridgeport police seize an illegal stolen firearm while investigating a report of shots fired.
On May 1, 2024, Bridgeport Police Officers responded to a Shotspotter Activation in the area of the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue for two shots fired. Shotspotter is a gunshot detection technology that uses sophisticated acoustic sensors to detect, locate, and alert law enforcement agencies regarding gunfire incidents in real time. As officers arrived on scene, a preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect running on Madison Avenue. Officers immediately converged and searched the area and located a suspect who appeared to be sweating and hypervigilant walking on Madison Avenue. A subsequent pat down of the suspect yielded a loaded black Glock 43 (9mm) firearm loaded with 8 live rounds and one in the chamber. The firearm was reported stolen out…
Barnum Festival Kicks Off
The whip, whistle and watch are the tools necessary for the ringmaster to do her job and kicks off the 2024 Barnum Festival. High school students that are part of the "royal family" receive scholarships. They ranked within the highest 20 percent of their junior class and showcase notable involvement in extracurriculars and volunteerism. According to the Barnum Festival's website " The annual Barnum Festival is a seasonal celebration of the Greater Bridgeport Area and surrounding towns and its tight-knit community. Dating back to 1948, the festival originated to help support local businesses and honor P.T. Barnum—a world-renowned showman and city leader. The Barnum Festival spans several weeks in an effort to build community spirit, enrich the lives of Bridgeport…
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
2024-05-02@9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1400 block of Stratford Avenue for an armed robbery. The suspects fled in a blue Audi.
Senator Gaston Leads Passage of Legislation to Protect Bridgeport Kids
Senator Herron Keyon Gaston led passage Tuesday of legislation to enhance student safety by preserving the ability of Connecticut towns and cities to adopt monitoring systems to detect and fine motorists who illegally pass parked school buses. The bill passed 35 - 1 and will now move to the House for consideration. The legislation was a top priority of Senator Gaston, D-Bridgeport, who proposed the policy in an effort to address concerns raised by his constituents in Bridgeport. The bill directly responds to data from the city of Bridgeport, which indicated that nearly 10,000 drivers had been recorded illegally passing stopped school buses in the first six months of this academic year. During a debate on the bill, Senator Gaston…
Bridgeport News: Grenade Found On Street
Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding suspicious objects in the 200th block of Testiny Ave. The Bridgeport Police Department, Fire Department, and CT State Police Department responded to the scene. The CT State Police Department safely removed the object, believed to be a grenade, with no threat to the public reported. Further information is not available at this time.
I-95n 27A Ramp Rollover
2024-04-30@3:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A tractor-trailer rollover accident on exit 27a from I-95 causing delays. Sounds like they are blocking the ramp at this point. Nothing seen on the traffic cameras. If you have a photo please post it.
Pickup Truck Hits Porch
2024-04-29@10:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pickup truck hit a porch in the 1000 block of North Avenue (across from the jail). There were no reported injuries. The building inspector was called to the scene to evaluate the integrity of the building.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing with Arrest
At 3:47PM Bridgeport ECC received a call of an aggravated assault at State Street/ Iranistan Avenue. One individual was stabbed in the back while in the store. Officers responded and the responsible party was taken into custody. There is no further information at this time .
Bridgeport News: Weekend Stabbing Updates
Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.