Potatoes Spark Fight Between Brothers
(Bridgeport, CT – April 1, 2013) -- Two brothers were released without bond after a disagreement over potatoes led to a confrontation. Officers Carlos Pabon and Pasquale Speranza were sent to a...
View ArticleMan Hid Drugs in Handlebars, Lazy Eye Helps with ID
(Bridgeport, CT – April 9, 2013) – A 54-year-old man was arrested after a tip led to drugs hidden in his bicycle handlebars. While on patrol, Officers Carlos Vazquez, Jorge Larregui and Joshua Ortiz...
View ArticleTwo Felons Deny Gun was Theirs
(Bridgeport, CT – April 9, 2013) – Two felons denied ownership of a firearm located in their car Monday after a motor vehicle stop. Officers Ian Schumaker and Adrian Elem pulled the vehicle over at...
View ArticleBridgeport Police, City Youth Cast Lines in Beardsley Park
(Bridgeport, CT) – As his daughter Silvia fished for the first time, Maurice Grey could see the writing on the wall. “Who knows. This might catch on and she’ll get hooked,” Grey said Saturday. “I can...
View ArticleMan Charged with Running Down Two People
(Bridgeport, CT – April 23, 2013) – A 31-year-old man ran down two people with his car Monday and then proceeded to kick and punch one of the victims. The suspect threatened to kill the victim if he...
View ArticleGang Unit Seizes Combat Shotgun, Rifle
(Bridgeport, CT – June 17, 2013) -- Members from the State Police Gangs Unit arrested four men Friday and seized a combat shotgun with a 20-round drum and a .22-caliber rifle. The unit had been...
View ArticleMan Escorted by Security from Bar, Crashes into Bouncer’s Vehicle
Man Escorted by Security from Bar, Crashes into Bouncer’s Vehicle (Bridgeport, CT – June 18, 2013) – A man who was thrown out of a Madison Avenue bar apparently waited outside for the bouncer to leave...
View ArticleTeens Arrested, Gun Recovered
Teens Arrested, Gun Recovered (Bridgeport, CT – June 18, 2013) – A motor- vehicle stop Monday netted a .25-caliber handgun and two potential suspects in earlier gunfire. Sgt. Jason Amato, of the State...
View ArticleSuspect Fires Gun at Police During Melee at Party
Suspect Fires Gun at Police During Melee at Party (Bridgeport, CT -- An 18-year-old city man faces attempted murder charges after firing a .357-caliber handgun at police officers who responded to a...
View ArticlePolice Arrest Suspect, Seize Guns, Cash, Drugs
(Bridgeport, CT – July 18, 2013) -- The State Police Gang Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant at 1020 Hancock Ave. Wednesday and seized two handguns, along with cash and drugs. Antonio...
View ArticleJuvenile Arrested with Gun
(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013) – A 16-year-old youth faces weapons charges after being caught with a gun at a house party. Officers Trevor Niestemski and David Uliano were sent to a Sage Avenue...
View ArticleMan Accidentally Shoots Himself in Groin
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Groin(Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013) – A Bloomfield man was injured after he accidentally shot himself in the groin.Officer Luis Moura was sent to Saint Vincent’s...
View ArticleFour Arrested After Reported Gunshots
Four Arrested After Reported Gunshots (Bridgeport, CT – Aug. 12, 2013)—Four people were arrested Sunday after a report of shots fired on Hillhouse Avenue. The two victims told police that they were in...
View ArticleWoman Arrested After Shots Fired
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A 32-year-old woman was held on $75,000 bond after gunfire and a police chase. Lt. William Bailey and Officer Gerald Lavin were in the 500 block of Trumbull Avenue...
View ArticleThree Women Charged After Altercation At Remington Street Gathering
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – Three women face charges after an early morning dispute Sunday at a gathering on Remington Street. Officer Mathew Szymczak responded to the 300 block of Remington...
View ArticleSuspect Arrested for Threats; Police Find Victim Asleep
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A city man was arrested for making threats over an unpaid debt. Officer Paul Cari responded to a home in the 1300 block of Kossuth Street Friday evening and...
View ArticleAssault Suspect Arrested After Seeking Treatment at Hospital
Assault Suspect Arrested After Seeking Treatment at Hospital (Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 3, 2013) – A 32-year-old assault suspect was arrested after arriving for treatment at the same hospital as the woman...
View ArticleThree Men Charged with Attempted Robbery
(Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 3, 2013) – Three males were arrested Sunday for trying to rob three men in the area of Federal Street and Madison Avenue. Officer Thomas Harper was sent to the area on a report...
View ArticleWecoming Deforest Avenue to our Block Watch family
City’s Newest Block Watch Hits the Street (Bridgeport, CT – Sept 13, 2013) – The city’s newest Block Watch will meet for the first time tonight at 28 Deforest Ave. at 5:30 p.m. and residents will then...
View ArticlePolice Arrest Suspect in Sept. 10 Homicide, Shootings
Police Arrest Suspect in Sept. 10 Homicide, Shootings (Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 16, 2013) – Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a Sept. 10 shooting that left one man dead and four...
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