Armed Robbery
Police are looking for a white BMW with New York plates that robbed the Mobil gas station at Post and Pine Creek Road at gunpoint according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-10-21@9:40pm-#fairfield CT
Kitchen Fire
Shelton Firefighters are at the Woodland Park Trailer Park (off Bridgeport Avenue) for a kitchen fire which they quickly extinguished. Everyone safely made it out. 2024-10-21@5:30pm--#sheltonct #ctfire
Fairfield News: Child Struck By Car
https://youtu.be/78vG6j0J8ZU Police said: On October 21, at approximately 4:20 PM, a report was received of a child being struck by a vehicle in the area of Burroughs Road and Fairfield Woods Road. The 12-year-old was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for what appear to be minor, non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for violating CGS 14-300(c), Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. Excessive sun glare is believed to have been a contributing factor in the incident. Report of a child that was struck by a car around the 800 block of Burrows Road in Fairfield. There was no extrication and there is no information on the child's condition at this time.
Bridgeport News: Worker Rescued from Basement Collapse on Stratford Avenue
https://youtu.be/WiVSikhg9fE Bridgeport first responders successfully rescued a 35-year-old construction worker who was trapped in the basement of a building under construction on the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. The worker became stuck after part of the building’s stone foundation collapsed, burying him up to his knees in debris. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards stated that the collapse occurred around 9:10 a.m., while the worker was believed to be performing work in the basement. After a secondary collapse, first responders had to shore up the unstable structure before continuing the rescue. “Our team worked tirelessly to ensure the worker was removed safely despite the difficult conditions,” said Chief Edwards. "The worker was standing and buried up to his knees when we…
Trumbull News: Smash And Grab Robbery
https://youtu.be/VtU9uLrxSFs Report of a smash-and-grab robbery at the jewelry store in the Trumbull Mall. Unconfirmed reports say it was 3 individuals, possibly with a hatchet.
Fairfield News: Kid on Bike Struck by Car
https://youtu.be/pAPDWX9x8uo Report of a teenager that was struck on a bike by a car on Kings Highway East by the Meineke mufflers in Fairfield. The extent of the injuries are unknown at this time.
Intoxicated Suspect Arrested After Assault and Firearm Incident on Maplewood Ave
On October 19, 2024, Officer S. Singh, along with Officers J. Motasky, D. Bahr, M. Cuno, and J. Bastidas, responded to a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 300th block of Maplewood Ave. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who had been assaulted with a tree branch and sustained a laceration to the forehead. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. Officers successfully apprehended the suspect, who was heavily intoxicated, and recovered a firearm at the scene. Due to the suspect's level of intoxication, he was also transported to the hospital for further evaluation, where Officer Bastidas remained with him until his discharge. All officers involved submitted incident reports and turned…
Person Shot
Update from Bridgeport Police:On October 20, 2024, at approximately 11:20 am Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of Goddard Avenue on report(s) of a person shot in the street. Patrol officers responded to the area and located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. A crime scene has been secured on Goddard Avenue between Cogswell Street and Rockland Street. Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene. Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.…
Restaurant Fire
Firefighters are on the scene of a kitchen fire at Los Alebrijes Restaurant on Madison Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire as well as the health department. 2024-10-19@7:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Westport Fire Department partner with Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the annual “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive
Westport, CT – The Westport Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Nick Marsan, is proud to partner with Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the annual "Share the Warmth" Coat Drive As colder months approach, the Westport Fire Department invites the community to help keep neighbors in need warm this winter. Chief Marsan noted, "This drive impacts hundreds of men, women, and children from some of the area’s most distressed neighborhoods. A coat may seem simple, but it’s essential for many children and adults in nearby communities." We are accepting donations of new or gently used (and clean) winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, and snow suits at the following locations through November 12th: Westport Fire Headquarters: 515 Post Road EastWestport Senior Center: 21…