Bridgeport News: Today’s Car fire
2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire is at 1330 Iranistan Avenue.
Detectives Arrest Suspect in Robbery
(Bridgeport, CT – June 11, 2014) – A city man faces robbery and assault charges after he lured a co-worker to a location in Bridgeport on a promise to sell him auto parts and instead robbed him gunpoint. Detectives Chris Borona and Sean Ronan obtained a statement from a 22-year-old Stratford man who stated that a co-worker he knows as “Javon” agreed to sell him auto parts for a vehicle for $800. The two work together at a Westport business. Javon later was identified as Javon Oden, 21, of Bridgeport. The robbery was reported shortly after midnight on Sunday. The victim stated he called Javon late on Saturday and arranged to meet in Bridgeport to buy the auto parts. He brought $800 in cash…
Bridgeport News: Homeless Woman Has Purse Stolen
12:08am--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeless woman sleeping in front of the library on Broad Street had her purse stolen while sleeping. Police are investigating.
Bridgeport News: Former Employee Damages Car
6:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to Bushwick Steel on Housatonic Avenue were a former employee damaged another employees car with a forklift. I'm telling you, its leading up to the full moon, not the full moon! If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Bridgeport News: Robber on Bike, One Detained
6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man just robbed two different people in two locations. The first incident occurred at Park and Wood Avenue, the second on Grant Street. Both robberies were by a Hispanic male riding a black bicycle wearing a red and black hoodie with stripes. Police have one matching the description detained.
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Bridgeport News: Truck Hits Food Bazaar Is Bizarre
9:27am--#Bridgeport CT--Police and firefighters investigate a bizarre incident where the Food Bazaar was struck by a delivery truck. No word on any injuries. [caption id="attachment_26992" align="aligncenter" width="539"] Photo courtesy of Chris Reevez[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Trio rob male on Boston Avenue
4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three people stole a phone and gold chain off of an individual near Boston Avenue and Goddard Street. Two were males males, one with tattoos on his forearm, neck, and chest, the other had bushy hair displayed a silver handgun. The third, a female with blonde hair in a pony tail. The three all fled the scene down Boston Avenue on bikes.
Detectives Arrest Suspect in Weekend Stabbing
(Bridgeport, CT – June 10, 2014) – Detectives Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery and stabbing that happened over the weekend. Detectives Art Calvao and Chris Borona investigated the attack, which left the victim with multiple stab wounds including to his head, face and chest. The victim was located in the area of Main and Lumber streets. Officer Thomas Lattanzio later developed the identity of a possible suspect. When detectives spoke with the victim, he was able to identify the suspect, Jorge Valle, 28, from a photographic lineup. The victim is expected to recover but suffered from multiple injuries, including a collapsed lung. The detectives Monday went to the business where Valle worked. He was arrested without incident on charges of first-degree assault,…
Bridgeport News: Man steals money off countertop
4:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man stole $75.00 off of a countertop in Carib Market, 560 Noble Avenue. The thief went as far as 651 Washington Avenue before he was detained by police.