Brush fire behind Central High School
7:51pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters responded to a brush fire located behind Central High School and kids were scene running from the scene. Police are investigating.
One arrested after break in
7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police arrest one after a break in on West Jackson Avenue. The victim was home at the time and locked herself in a closet. Police arrived and arrested the suspect.
Motor Vehicle Accident in Bridgeport
1:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident on Boston Avenue and Orchard Street with reported injuries.
Mayor Finch on police union negotiations
Video interview--Mayor Finch took time out to talk about they upcoming negotiations with the Bridgeport Police Union after announcing the final push for funding for the police memorial that will be located outside the police station on Congress Street. I asked the mayor if we are still looking at concessions and layoffs and he replied that "they are negotiations and arbitration and expects they will have a great result". I stated that the budget was passed by the city council with assumptions, were the assumption that they will make concessions, they (the union) already made concessions? The mayor responded "every year we are always asking the union for more concessions" The council added another $400,000 in concessions while the mayor…
Dumpster Fire
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT--Wake up Bridgeport! Dumpster fire at Park and John Street reportedly close to a building.
Home invasion attempt
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a home invasion at 86 Pequonnock Street. Police are looking for an Africian American male, gray hoodie and dark sneakers, with a gun....that narrows it down but I've heard police work with less and get an arrest. UPDATE--Two males, one Hispanic tried to force their way in but did not get in. A black handgun was displayed with a red laser. They took off after they could not get through the door!
Fundraising Effort for Bridgeport Police Memorial
Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with a goal of raising $50,000 toward a Bridgeport Police Memorial outside Police Headquarters on Congress Street. Tens of thousands of private sector dollars already have been raised to match the public investment in the important project. On Wednesday, National Peace Officer Memorial Day, Mayor Finch honored Bridgeport’s Police Officers for the dangerous work they do every day to keep residents safe. “On average, one American law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 57 hours,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “It is a dangerous and difficult job. Tragically, some don’t make it home at the end of their shift…
Racing on Housatonic Ave.
9:57pm--#Bridgeport CT--Large crowd with motorcycles racing on Housatonic Avenue. Police on scene trying to get them to disperse.
Fireworks gets calls for shots fired
9:33pm--#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT--Bridgeport Police receiving calls from residents in St. Mary's area of shots fired. Turns out to be fireworks illegally being shot off on Jennings Beach in Fairfield.
Stratford Avenue traffic
11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Stratford Avenue will be one lane between East Main Street and Pembrook Street. Take an alternative route.