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Spotlight on Main Street: Downtown Bridgeport

Apr 18, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Downtown Bridgeport, once characterized by vacant office buildings and lackluster public spaces, is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Through adaptive reuse and mixed-use projects, the historic amenities of the area are being rejuvenated, breathing new life into the city center. Formerly dormant daytime office spaces are undergoing conversion into vibrant residential units, catalyzing a surge in dining and nightlife establishments. This revitalization effort not only repurposes existing infrastructure but also fosters a dynamic urban environment where residents and visitors alike can thrive. Central to this revitalization is the infusion of public art, which adds vibrancy and fosters creativity in shared spaces. These artistic installations not only beautify the cityscape but also serve as focal points for community engagement and cultural expression.…

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Bridgeport News: Arrests made on gun charges

Apr 18, 2024 Alex

On April 15, 2024, Bridgeport Police Officers from the Patrol Division received information about a wanted individual near the vicinity of Park Avenue and Wood Avenue. Due to recent incidents of gun violence in the area, Officers Salce and Rrapi promptly responded to investigate. They learned that the suspect, Karon McCollum, aged 26 and from Bridgeport, had moved westward on Wood Avenue towards a nearby liquor store, accompanied by another male. Upon reaching the liquor store, the officers engaged in a thorough investigation and discovered a Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol loaded with 15 live rounds, including one in the chamber, in the possession of Nasir Baskin, aged 29 and from Norwalk, who did not possess a Connecticut pistol permit.…

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Bridgeport News: Truck Strikes Overpass

Apr 18, 2024 Alex

Report of an 18 wheeler that hit the train overpass this morning around 6 AM on I-95 Southbound right after exit 27

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Westport House Fire

Apr 17, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- At 9:18 this morning, Westport firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire in aresidence on Hunt Club Lane. The initial dispatch was for four Engines, one Truck and theShift Commander. Enroute to the call, responding units were advised that there were twoinjured occupants that had already exited the house.Car 3 arrived and found a two story single family home with heavy smoke coming fromthree sides of the building on multiple floors with evidence of a possible explosion frominside the house. Reports from the occupants indicated that the fire was in the basementof the home. The first arriving Engine stretched a hose line through the house and into thebasement for fire extinguishment. Heavy smoke had extended throughout all…

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Bridgeport News: Motor Vehicle Accident

Apr 17, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Ferry Access Road and Broad Street that required extrication. Those that were injured were transported to the hospital.

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Ax Wielding Man Apprehended After Foot Pursuit

Apr 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police UPDATE: FAIRFIELD, CT - On April 16, 2024, at approximately 10:52 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a suspicious individual at Hemlock Hardware, located at 1860 Post Road.Officers arrived on the scene to find a male subject, later identified as Orlando Roper (DOB: 06/21/1988)of New York, NY, behaving erratically.Roper was observed behind his vehicle parked near an adjacent business, brandishing an axe. Despiteofficers' attempts to engage him peacefully, Roper made statements indicating his desire for Officers touse deadly force in order to gain compliance.Efforts to de-escalate the situation were made, but Roper fled on foot while still wielding the axe. Officersengaged Roper in a foot pursuit across railroad tracks and eventually Interstate 95. Despite thedeployment…

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Sliver By The River

Apr 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

The city of Bridgeport received a federal grant to take what used to be the old train station and turn it into a water-accessible park open to the public. Sliver by the River is a 3-acre public site in Downtown Bridgeport that sits on the Pequannock River next to the Stratford Avenue Bridge. Council President Aidee Nieves said that there will be food trucks which means commerce and people coming to the downtown area. Mayor Ganim stated, “I would like to thank our partners at Trust for Public Land and Groundwork Bridgeport for helping us secure grant funding for the ORLP grant. I would also like to thank the National Park Service for awarding us the funding to help begin…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Apr 16, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were met with a heavy smoke condition at Sterling Place. Firefighters knocked down the fire in the building and ventilated the smoke. Everyone got out safe and there are no reported injuries at this time.