Bridgeport News: Vehicle fire on I-95
10:07am-- Report of a Tractor Trailer fire on I-95 Northbound near exit 27 A
Bridgeport News: Multiple Cars Hit On East Main on Street
11:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you live on East Main Street near Ohio Avenue and park on the street you may want to go check your car because multiple cars have been hit and the driver fled the scene.
Bridgeport News: Shell on Upper Main Armed Robbery
8:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Shell Station at Main and Vincellette Street just had an armed robbery. Suspect fled in a older dark Neon with a yellow stripe on Main Street. Black male about 5'10" wearing jeans. 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/
Dog Bite Victim Arrested For Threats, Drugs
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – A 31-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot a man and his dog, which had bitten him, unless he was paid $300. Officer Carla Remele went to Dover Street Friday on a report of a man being threatened with a gun. She learned that the target of the threats had taken his dog outside when a man approached and asked if the dog was “good.” The owner said he was but when the man approached the dog snapped and cut the man’s face. The suspect, identified as Mechech Housen, of Bridgeport, got angry and, according to the dog owner, pulled out a handgun and demanded money “or I will kill you and your…
Robbers Hold Up Pizza Shop
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – Two males robbed a Main Street pizza restaurant Sunday night. Officer Ferdinand Ferrao Jr. responded to the Papa John’s Pizza shop at 2354 Main St. at 11:40 p.m. on a report of a robbery. He learned that two men entered the store and one brandished a firearm. The robbers took money from the register and from two employees before fleeing on foot. No one was injured.
Police Arrest Man With Stolen Gun, Body Armor
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – A city man was arrested last week after police caught him with a stolen gun and body armor. Officers Keith Hanson and Anthony Caiazzo attempted to pull over a vehicle Thursday night but the driver refused to stop. Police followed the vehicle to Tudor Street, where the driver abruptly stopped and fled on foot. The vehicle coasted backwards and nearly struck one of the officers. Caiazzo detained the remaining occupants of the car. Hanson, after jumping out of the way of the suspect’s vehicle, gave chase on foot of the fleeing suspect. Hanson caught up to the suspect on Dover Street and observed the suspect reaching into his waistband The two struggled and the suspect, later…
Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Robber
(Bridgeport, CT -- May 19, 2014) – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who held up a liquor store Friday afternoon. The suspect robbed Mendez Liquor Store, 490 East Main St. The suspect walks with a slight limp and displayed a chrome handgun. He stole cash and a bottle of liquor from the business. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-576-7601.
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS AWARDED TO SMALL TOWNS THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a series of grants under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which will be awarded to 28 towns throughout Connecticut for the purposes of funding a variety of economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life projects. “These small town grants allow the state to partner with municipalities on projects that will help improve our communities, rebuild our infrastructure, and create jobs,” Governor Malloy said. “These are investments that will make our towns a better place to live and work, will increase the quality of life, and help attract economic development and growth.” The STEAP grants announced today are as follows: Greenwich $500,000 to help fund the expansion of…
Bridgeport News: Student Throws Extinguisher At Teacher
1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police on the way to Central High School where a 16 year old male student threatened a teacher and threw a fire extinguisher at him/her. Police file number 132. 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/
I-95 27a South Bound Report of Truck Fire
12:15pm--#cttraffic--Firefighters on the way for what was reported to be a truck fire turns out to just be a problem with the brakes, not on fire I-95 southbound at 27A. Firefighters arriving expect delays with rubbernecking.