Entrapment!
Firefighters helped free a person who got their hand caught in a piece of lawn equipment. Police said the person has been transported to hospital with critical injuries. 2024-08-25@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT
Crash!
A one car rollover accident with injuries at Madison and Geduldig Avenue. 2024-08-25@2:46pm--#Bridgeport CT
Cop Hit By Car
Overnight at 2:10 a.m., Bridgeport received a call about a car accident at Lincoln Ave and Main St. The driver hit a police officer at the scene. The car was towed, and the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing.
I-95 Crash
A multi-car accident on I-95 southbound at exit 21 causing delay. No word on injuries at this time. 2024-08-25 #Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic
Stratford Street Takeover
Report of a street takeover in the 700 block of Ferry Boulevard. Surrounding police departments called in to assist according to unofficial radio reports. 2024-08-24@1:00AM--#Stratford CT
Bridgeport News: Multi Car Crash
Report of a multi car crash Route 8 Northbound by exit 5. Firefighters are now on scene and are starting extrication.
Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Foot Chase Through Trumbull Gardens; Officers Recover Gun and Drugs
https://youtu.be/wLhHx_05FPM On August 20, 2024, officers were dispatched to Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue for a high-visibility foot patrol in the federally subsidized housing complex, which has recently seen a rise in violent criminal activity, including shootings, drug sales, and robberies. While patrolling the 500 Block of Trumbull Avenue, officers observed five males loitering. One of them, later identified as Javier Cabrera, separated from the group and began running. Officers pursued him on foot through the housing complex. Cabrera entered an occupied apartment and concealed a black Glock 30 .45 Auto with obliterated serial numbers inside a shopping bag. He then exited the apartment, where he was apprehended and searched. Officers found multiple pre-packaged containers of marijuana and approximately $214…
Bridgeport News: Bedroom Closet Fire
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a bedroom closet in the 800 block of Colorado Avenue. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. There were no reported injuries. 2024-08-23@1:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Fairfield Police Conduct Search and Recovery Operation Following Discovery of Submerged Vehicle
FAIRFIELD, CT – On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 12:39 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by the Weston Police Department of a vehicle submerged in the Aspetuck River, directly behind Aspetuck Falls in Fairfield. The vehicle was believed to have been at this location for several days and was found to be unoccupied. Upon arrival, Fairfield Police personnel confirmed that the vehicle appeared to be unoccupied. A Fairfield Police diver further confirmed that no one was inside the vehicle and that no individuals were located in or around the water near the vehicle. Further investigation revealed evidence suggesting that the operator of the vehicle may have been inside when the vehicle entered the water. Information received during…
Upcoming Local Events:
Black Rock PorchFest is coming back this Saturday, August 24th - Hosted by Park City Presents Wednesday, August 28 · 6 - 7:30pm Join ConnectFairfield for an exciting mozzarella-making experience with Dom from @Italian Kitchen at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield Learn, eat, and craft your own delicious fresh mozzarella! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-mozzarella-with-dom-from-italian-kitchen-tickets-974171100987?aff=oddtdtcreator Elicit Brewing Company. Speakeasy 111 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield Wine on the Water September 4, 2024 5-7pm Proceeds to benefit Friends of the Bigelow Center Tickets purchasable at https://friendsofthebigelowcenter.org/