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Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT

Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man
Arrest Made In Beating Death Of Bridgeport Homeless Man Police have arrested a Bridgeport man for the alleged brutal beating death of a homeless person. The assault took place in Bridgeport around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the 800 block of Fairfield Ave., said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 49-year-old Daniel Engeldrum, suffering from a head injury. Endgeldrum, who was homeless, was taken to Saint Vincent’s Hospital, where he died from his injuries two days later, on Friday, Jan. 13, Appleby said. Earlier report: Homeless Bridgeport Man Critical After A…
Homeless Bridgeport Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect Homeless Bridgeport Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect
Homeless Bridgeport Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect A Bridgeport homeless man is in critical condition after receiving severe trauma to the face and the back of his head. The incident was reported around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the 800 block of Fairfield Ave., said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The Bridgeport Fire Department arrived on the scene and quickly located a 49-year-old man suffering from severe trauma to his face and the back of his head, Gilleran said. Gilleran said the victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. The Detective Bureau has respon…
2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter 2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter
2 Nabbed In Bridgeport Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter Two men have been charged in a drive-by double homicide in Fairfield County that was carried out from the back of a scooter. The arrests took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Aug. 10, exactly one month from the date of the murders. Jahmir Daniel, age 18, of Bridgeport, and Jack Vaz, age 19, also of Bridgeport, were arrested by Bridgeport Police for the murders of 32-year-old Ramon Peguero, of Hartford, and Kazzmaire Dorsey, age 18, of Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Police believe that Peguero was the intended target and that Dorsey was str…
Bridgeport Police Seek 'Bow-Legged' Cell Phone Store Bandit Bridgeport Police Seek 'Bow-Legged' Cell Phone Store Bandit
Bridgeport Police Seek 'Bow-Legged' Cell Phone Store Bandit Police in Fairfield County are looking to identify a bow-legged man who robbed multiple cell phone stores at gunpoint in the same neighborhood in the past few weeks. The "bow-legged bandit" has committed the robberies with a silver handgun in Bridgeport in the immediate area of Park Ave. and Pequonnock St. He has an extremely crooked lower left leg, said Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. The suspect is described as a black male with a medium complexion in his mid to late 30s. He walks with a distinct gait/limp, but has been able to run from the robberies, Gilleran said. &nb…
Religious Artifacts Saved During Fire At Church In Bridgeport Religious Artifacts Saved During Fire At Church In Bridgeport
Religious Artifacts Saved During Fire At Church In Bridgeport Firefighters were able to save religious artifacts for parishioners during a fire at a Fairfield County church. The fire, at the Greater St. John Fire-Baptized Holiness Church, at 804 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport, was reported around 11:20 p.m., Thursday, said Scott Appleby, director of the city's Office of Emergency Management.  Arriving firefighters found a working fire, but were able to extinguish without any injuries, Appleby said. During the fire, Appleby said firefighters were able to save religious artifacts found on the first floor.  The extent of damage to th…
Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Fairfield County Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Fairfield County
Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Fairfield County Molten Java, 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel: Locals love this community gathering spot, a popular venue for art and music talent, which also sells storied brew drinks and delicious pastries and food.  A visitor posted this Yelp review. "Flew in from Seattle, and was happy to find a place that gets coffee. Great location in town, funky/homey feel, and good coffee...there's pastries and stuff, but they've got more substantial options ta boot. I had some wicked good veggie chili, it hit the spot." "Delicious coffee drinks and yummy pastries," a Virginia Yelp writer posted. Source Coffeeh…
One Stabbed At Dollar Store In Bridgeport One Stabbed At Dollar Store In Bridgeport
One Stabbed At Dollar Store In Bridgeport This story has been updated. A 24-year-old man was stabbed during an incident at the Dollar General Store in Bridgeport, Bridgeport Police said. The incident took place around 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at the store located at 577 Fairfield Ave., said Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen during this incident. He was treated at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where he underwent surgery, Fitzgerald said.  "We believe the victim is expected to survive," he added. Fitzgerald did not offer further information. 
Bridgeport Carjacking Suspects On Loose Bridgeport Carjacking Suspects On Loose
Bridgeport Carjacking Suspects On Loose Bridgeport Police are investigating a carjacking early Monday by two or three men dressed in black. The incident took place around 12:36 a.m. Monday, March 18, near 2098 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport when the victim was assaulted and his vehicle, a black Dodge Challenger, was stolen, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. Police are searching for the vehicle and the suspects, he said. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb
Video: Bank In Bridgeport Stop & Shop Robbed By Suspect Who Claimed To Have A Bomb A bank in Bridgeport was robbed early Wednesday by a man who claimed to have a bomb inside a box.  The incident took place at the People's Bank located inside the Stop & Shop supermarket at 2145 Fairfield Ave., around 10:30 a.m., said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. During the robbery, a short black male, between the ages of 45 to 55, walked in a put a box on the counter, told the teller there was a bomb inside and demanded money, Jones said. No one was injured during the incident.  Police did not offer details on what was in the box and if it contain…