Assault
There is a report of an assault on Moffitt Street according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no other details. 2024-09-27@6:46pm--#bridgeport CT
Ex-Walmart Manager Extradited from Texas After Stealing $238,000 in Norwalk
On April 4, 2024, Norwalk Police responded to a larceny complaint at Walmart on Main Avenue involving an ex-manager accused of embezzling $238,000 between July 2023 and April 2024. The suspect, Erfan Ahmadi, fled to Texas, but with the assistance of Walmart Investigators and the Texas Rangers, he was located, arrested, and held for extradition. On September 24, 2024, Norwalk Detectives traveled to Texas and brought Ahmadi back to Connecticut, where he was charged with Larceny in the First Degree. Ahmadi is being held on a $500,000 bond
Smoke In An Apartment Building
Firefighters were in the 200 block of Washington Avenue for an extended period, trying to locate the source of a smoke condition on the third floor. A top-to-bottom search of the apartment building led to the discovery of an electrical issue, according to unconfirmed radio reports." 2024-09-27@11:20am--#Bridgeport CT
White Powder In Mail
A white powder was found in the mail at the Bayview Post Office located at 115 Boston Avenue. The letter and powder seemed to be contained within a passenger car parked outside the post office. EMS was called to assess the recipient. 2024-09-27@10:00AMish--#Bridgeport CT
Westport Firefighters Respond to Serious Crash Involving Two Trucks
Westport firefighters were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving two trucks. One occupant was reported trapped inside a vehicle, and a truck had rolled over. The initial response included Engine 2, Rescue 3, and the Shift Commander, with Engine 6 added for extrication assistance. Upon arrival, firefighters found a utility truck with heavy front-end damage and one occupant trapped inside. There was an active diesel leak, and a roll-off truck was heavily damaged and on its side. Firefighters deployed a protective hose line due to the diesel leak and stabilized the utility truck before using battery-operated rescue tools to extricate the trapped occupant in under 10 minutes. Simultaneously, other firefighters worked to stabilize the rolled-over truck. A total of…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Fairfield ave and Albion Street with multiple injuries reported.
Stratford Structure Fire
Fire department UPDATE: At approximately 2058 hours on Thursday September 26,2024 the Stratford Communication Center received notification from on duty Stratford Fire personnel returning from nighttime marine training ,of a large volume of smoke emitting from the front door at the above mentioned address. While the responding firefighters were enroute to the location, Stratford Firefighters entered the residence and evacuated the occupants still in the residence with the fire alarm sounding. This report summoned a residential structure fire assignment consisting of all on duty fire apparatus under the direction of Assistant Chief Michael Camperlengo for a total of 22 firefighters in addition to the four firefighters who entered the residential boarding home. Upon arrival of the first due apparatus ,crews…
The Wall That Heals Returns to Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/dpFFBYvEuns The traveling three-fourths-sized replica of the Washington DC Vietnam War monument is now on display at Veterans Memorial Park, 4450 Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport from 9/26 - 9/29. The wall will be open to the public 24 hours a day and everyone is invited to attend. The Wall is being hosted by the Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans, 69 Brewster Street, Bridgeport, CT More information is available at https://www.vietnamvetswall.com/about-the-wall
LIBRARY TO OPEN SUNDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 6
Special Programming Announced The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will reopen on Sundays beginning October 6, 2024. Hours on Sunday will be from 1-5 pm and will continue until May 18, 2025. On opening day (October 6) the Library will return with its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series featuring returning guest speaker/author Hamis Lutris. The author will discuss his new novel, Earth Ascendant: Awakening.This is the first of four volumes of a fast-paced, character-driven fantasy/science-fiction series. Upcoming Sundays will offer a variety of diverse programming including musician Marc Berger on October 13, Psychic Patty Griffin (October 20) and live performance readings, “An Afternoon with Nutmeg Writers” (October 27). Current Library hours are: Monday-Thursday: 10-8, Friday-Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5 pm. For…
Bridgeport News: Double Header Accident
Report of two accidents, one at the intersection of Pine Street and Fairfield Avenue. Another accident occurred on State Street and Seeley Avenue. There is no further information at this time.