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Man Attacks Apartment Tenant With Machete In Bridgeport, Police Say Man Attacks Apartment Tenant With Machete In Bridgeport, Police Say
Man Attacks Apartment Tenant With Machete In Bridgeport, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and other charges after he allegedly attacked a person with a machete. The incident took place in Bridgeport on Monday, Oct. 2 on the 80th block of Elmwood Avenue. According to police, Morris Roberts, age 52, of Bridgeport, was charged after police responded to the apartment house where his mother once lived before her death, for a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. On-scene reports indicated Roberts had an altercation with a person known to him and the person received a non-life-threatening wound from a ma…
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport A 26-year-old was found shot and killed in a vehicle in a Fairfield County parking lot. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2:20 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6 in the 900 block of William Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter notification of shots fired, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. As officers were responding, dispatchers received several calls reporting shots fired in the same area and a report of a person shot inside a vehicle, Appleby said. The victim, who has been identified as New Haven County resident Ty…
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…
Man Charged In Brutal Beating Murder Of Fairfield County Resident Man Charged In Brutal Beating Murder Of Fairfield County Resident
Man Charged In Brutal Beating Murder Of Fairfield County Resident After almost four years a Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a brutal beating murder of a Fairfield County man in front of a grocery store. Luis Hernandez, age 44, of Waterbury, was arrested by US Marshals on a warrant on Wednesday, Jan. 4, and charged in the 2019 murder of Miguel Lopez, age 46, in Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. The warrant had been obtained by the lead detective on the case, Bridgeport Det. Martin Heanue, Appleby said.  This is the second arrest in this case. His co-defendant, Jose Martinez, age 46, o…
3 Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Residence In Fairfield County 3 Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Residence In Fairfield County
3 Hospitalized After Fire Breaks Out At Residence In Fairfield County Two adults and a child were hospitalized following a fire in Fairfield County. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 3:20 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5 at 129 Wood Ave. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, firefighters responded to the apartment after the department received several 911 calls. First arriving units found a fire in a second-floor apartment over a commercial building, contained to one unit, Appleby said. Two adults and a child were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation from the exposure, Appleby added. Five adults and one child w…
High School In Fairfield County Evacuated After Pepper Spray Incident, Police Say High School In Fairfield County Evacuated After Pepper Spray Incident, Police Say
High School In Fairfield County Evacuated After Pepper Spray Incident, Police Say Police are on the scene at a high school n Fairfield County after receiving several calls regarding the accidental discharge of pepper spray. The incident took place in Bridgeport at Bassick High School, around 8:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. Preliminary reports indicate the building was being evacuated and numerous students were affected by the substance, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Bridgeport fire, police, and ambulances have responded, Appleby said. No word yet from school officials. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updat…
3 Fairfield County Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Reported In Area 3 Fairfield County Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Reported In Area
3 Fairfield County Schools Put On Lockout After A Man With Gun Reported In Area Several Fairfield County schools were put on lockout after two people were reported arguing, one with a firearm, in the area. The incident took place in Bridgeport, around 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, in the 1200 block of State Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area after the city's 911 Center received a call reporting two people arguing with one person with a firearm, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Bassick High School, Cesar Batalla Elementary School, and Park City Prep schools were placed in a lock-in-/lockout for the time being. On-sce…
Person Seriously Injured After Crash At Fairfield County Intersection Person Seriously Injured After Crash At Fairfield County Intersection
Person Seriously Injured After Crash At Fairfield County Intersection One person was seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County. It happened in Bridgeport around 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30 at East and Barnum avenues. Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, said the crash involved a motorcycle and a vehicle, with the motorcyclist injured. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital with an unknown extent of injuries, Appleby said. The crash is currently under investigation.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Person Falls On Tracks, Hit By Train At Fairfield County Train Station Person Falls On Tracks, Hit By Train At Fairfield County Train Station
Person Falls On Tracks, Hit By Train At Fairfield County Train Station A person who fell on the tracks at a Fairfield County train station was struck by a train. The incident took place at the Bridgeport Train Station around 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13. According to the MTA, the person fell on the tracks and was struck by a train from New Haven traveling to Grand Central Station. Police, fire, EMS, and MTA police are on the scene, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. No further information as to the extent of injuries at this time.  Service is currently delayed up to 55 minutes, MTA said. This is an active incident and…
2 Nabbed In Fairfield County Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter 2 Nabbed In Fairfield County Double Homicide Carried Out From Back Of Scooter
2 Nabbed In Fairfield County 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…
Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Fairfield County Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Fairfield County
Firefighter Falls Through Burning Home In Fairfield County A Fairfield County firefighter was injured after falling through a floor while battling a structure fire. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 in the 700 block of Park Street. Firefighters responded to the structure fire after receiving multiple 911 regarding a fire, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management For Bridgeport. While checking for extension inside the structure a firefighter called a mayday. He fell through from the second to the first floor, Appleby said. "The Rapid Intervention Team was able to remove him, and he was transported…
Two Teens Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfield County Two Teens Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfield County
Two Teens Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfield County Two Fairfield County teens on a scooter received serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run pickup truck driver. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15 on Kossuth Street. An investigation into the crash found that a man driving a pickup truck struck the two teens, and then fled the area, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. EMS provided “lifesaving medical procedures,” to at least one of the victims, according to Appleby. Both teens were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Appleby said their condition…
Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Fairfield County  Girl Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Fairfield County  Girl
Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. The teen, Tamari Requena, of Bridgeport, was reported missing after not coming home from Harding High School on Tuesday, April 26. She was last seen wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and black and blue Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. Tamari is known to frequent the park on the grounds of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary and the surrounding east side, Appleby said. Anyone with information is asked to call 475-319-0244 or at Antho…
Fairfield County Man Found Shot To Death In Car, Police Say Fairfield County Man Found Shot To Death In Car, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Found Shot To Death In Car, Police Say Police are investigating after a man from the region was found shot to death on a city street. Fairfield County resident Michael Harrigan, age 42, of Bridgeport, was discovered by police around 4:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 12, after receiving a call for an unresponsive man in a car. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, police responded to 64 Black Rock Ave., where they found Harrigan dead inside the car from an apparent gunshot wound. Police are conducting an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with information should contact Detective Martin Heanue at 2…
Three Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Fairfield County Home Three Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Fairfield County Home
Three Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Fairfield County Home Three people were injured during a fire at a Fairfield County home. The fire started around 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at a home located at 646 Hallett St., in Bridgeport. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, those injured were found on the ground in the front of the home and their injuries were consistent with a fall. All three were transported to an area hospital for treatment, Appleby said. Their condition was not immediately known. During the fire, Bridgeport firefighters worked to rescue other residents. The fire was knocked down quickly and R…
Fairfield County Teacher Ordered To Stay Away From Alleged Sexual Abuse Victims Fairfield County Teacher Ordered To Stay Away From Alleged Sexual Abuse Victims
Fairfield County Teacher Ordered To Stay Away From Alleged Sexual Abuse Victims A Connecticut teacher who has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing two students has been ordered to stay away from the victims. The case against Samantha Peck, age 30, a science teacher at the Bridgeport Military Academy was continued to Wednesday, Dec. 1, during a hearing on Monday, Nov. 15. During the proceeding, a Bridgeport Assistant State Attorney requested the protective orders for the alleged victims, which was granted. See Earlier Story: Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students, Police Say Peck, a Litchfield County resident of Thomaston, was arrest…
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say A Fairfield County police officer has been accused of allegedly stealing cash during a large drug bust. Bridgeport Police patrol officer Christopher Martin, age 54, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 11, and charged with larceny and tampering with evidence, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. According to Appleby, Martin, a 21-year veteran of the department, resigned as suspension paperwork was being prepared by the department. The Bridgeport Police Department took immediate action by arresting him upon becoming aware of his actions," said Bridgeport Police Chi…
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students, Police Say Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students, Police Say
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students, Police Say A teacher at a Fairfield County military academy has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing two students. Litchfield County resident Samantha Peck, of Thomaston, a teacher at the Bridgeport Military Academy, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 8, by Bridgeport Police. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, Peck was arrested on two warrants, each charging her with sexual assault. Peck was released after posting a $100,000 bond. Appleby said the investigations are ongoing and the names of the victims have been withheld.
Numerous People Rescued After Residential Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County Numerous People Rescued After Residential Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County
Numerous People Rescued After Residential Fire Breaks Out In Fairfield County Numerous residents were rescued from an apartment fire in Fairfield County. The fire started around 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 5, at 1130 Williams St. in Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. According to Appleby, the first arriving units reported fire on the second floor which had extended to the third floor. A second alarm was called on arrival based on the life hazard and the number of people who needed to be rescued from the upper floors by firefighters, Appleby said. Firefighters rescued numerous people from the upper floors, he added. In additi…