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1:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Firefighters were called to 171 Whitney Avenue for a structure fire. The 2nd and 3rd floor was on fire and heavy smoke showing when firefighters arrived. Firefighters had all fire and hot spots extinguished within the hour. There were no reported injuries. Our sponsor Servpro can make it Like It Never Even Happened! http://www.servprostamford.com/
#Bridgeport News: On February 8th, 2017, Bridgeport Police were dispatched to Bridgeport Hospital emergency room on a report of a death with suspicious circumstances. Robert Jones was found deceased at 304 Dover Street, and was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital. Detectives processed a crime scene at 304 Dover Street on February 11, 2017 and found several indications, and physical evidence that a crime had likely occurred at this location. The OCME later determined that Jones' death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head. On March 23, 2017, Detective Cintron secured a warrant for the arrest of Tynisha Hall (1/26/82) of 304 Dover Street. Hall is charged with 53a-54a Murder and 53a-155 Tampering with Evidence. Bond is set at $750,000. While taking…
8:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car in front of 520 Capital Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
9:42am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash in the right side of Route 8/25 travel lane near exit one. Radio reports say it is southbound but from the view of the traffic camera it appears to be the northbound side. Injuries are reported. Avoid the area if you can.
#Bridgeport Connecticut--On June 19, 2016 at 0502 hours, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Fairview Avenue. Peter Soto was killed in this accident as he turned from Fairview Avenue onto Main Street. Soto's vehicle was struck by a second car driven by David Henshaw (1/25/54) of 236 Edgemoore Road, Bridgeport. Henshaw was traveling south on Main Street. The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Division investigated this accident, and recently obtained a warrant for Henshaw's arrest. Henshaw turned himself in to police this morning, and is charged with Manslaughter Second Degree and Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle. Henshaw's bond was set at $5000 with a court appearance date of March 28, 2017. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
11:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Wake up Bridgeport! Firefighters on scene for a reported structure fire at 167 West Liberty Street. Turned out to be food burning on the stove. This news report is made possible by:
8:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There were no injuries after this rollover crash in front of 50 Sunburst Road. Firefighters were called to extricate the driver after the SUV hit the parked BMW.
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim is reminding residents that the City of Bridgeport offers free electronic recycling six days a week. Bridgeport residents may bring their unwanted electronics to the Bridgeport Recycling and Transfer Station located at 475 Asylum Street, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Residents are required to bring proof of residency. Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Computers, Laptops, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Tablets, Video Games, Game Consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, Remotes, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Modems, Small Appliances, and Stereo Equipment. Unaccepted materials include: smoke detectors, ballasts, paint, and household hazardous waste. “This is a free service apart of the city’s…
State Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport) and panelists Erik Williams, Jason Ortiz, Dr. Deepa Camenga, and Louis Reed will will have an open discussion on the legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana. This event is free and open to the public at Housatonic Community College at Beacon Hall Event Center 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT on Monday, March 27; from 6 to 8 p.m. There was no mention of any samples. This press release is made possible by:
12:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police on the way to Barnum School on Waterview Avenue where a teacher was assaulted by a student. This news report is made possible by: