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K9 Officer Helps Police Catch Suspected Work Van Thief In Fairfield County K9 Officer Helps Police Catch Suspected Work Van Thief In Fairfield County
K9 Officer Helps Police Catch Suspected Work Van Thief In Fairfield County A police K9 officer helped catch a truck thief who allegedly made off with an express work van. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 1:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Bridgeport police were responding to the area of Arctic Street and Noble Avenue for a report on a stolen vehicle when officers spotted the white Chevy Express work van, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. When officers caught up to the van it sped away and a brief pursuit ensued until the suspected thief crashed the van near Suburban Avenue,  jumped out of the van, and took off running, …
Fairfield County Man Shot Twice Arrested At Hospital On Warrants, Police Say Fairfield County Man Shot Twice Arrested At Hospital On Warrants, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Shot Twice Arrested At Hospital On Warrants, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was shot twice was later arrested on two active warrants while at the hospital. The incident started around 2 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, when the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a shot spotter activation in the 500 block of Noble Avenue - two rounds. Minutes later patrol officers were notified that a person had been shot at that location. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Mario Cruz of Bridgeport, was suffering from what appeared to be two gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threating injuries. …
Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash
Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash Eight days after he was critically injured in a Fairfield County vehicle crash, former State Senator Edwin Gomes has died from his injuries. Gomes, who was injured in the Dec. 13 crash, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The crash took place around 6:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Captain Kevin Gilleran. Related Story: Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Gomes served as the former Deputy Majority Leader, Connecticut State Senate from 2005 to 2012, and Assistant Majo…
Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash
Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash This story has been updated. A two-vehicle crash left a former Connecticut State Senator in critical condition at a busy Fairfield County intersection. The crash took place around 6:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Captain Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, the crash took place when a red 2002 Acura RSX was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching its intersection with Noble Avenue as a gray 2010 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue.  Former State Senator Edwin Gomes,…
Juvenile Apprehended In Foot Chase After Carjacking Injuring Victim Juvenile Apprehended In Foot Chase After Carjacking Injuring Victim
Juvenile Apprehended In Foot Chase After Carjacking Injuring Victim A juvenile was arrested after a brief foot chase for an alleged carjacking The incident took place around 5 a.m., Thursday, June 18, when Bridgeport Police received word of a stolen vehicle and a person assaulted, said Scott Appleby, director of the City's Emergency Management Department. Police spotted the stolen vehicle, a black Toyota Highlander taken in Stratford, in the Noble Avenue area when the vehicle fled from the officer, Appleby said. The vehicle became disabled a short time later and a juvenile was apprehended after a brief foot chase, he added. The victim received non-life-th…
Man Charged In Shooting Death Of Monroe Man During Dispute Outside Variety Man Charged In Shooting Death Of Monroe Man During Dispute Outside Variety
Man Charged In Shooting Death Of Monroe Man During Dispute Outside Variety A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Monroe man outside a variety store. Richard Brown, of Bridgeport, was charged Tuesday, Sept. 24, with manslaughter, carrying a gun without a permit, and criminal possession of a firearm, in connection with the Sunday, Sept. 1, death 41-year-old Jose Perez-Ortiz, said Bridgeport Police Lt. Christopher LaMaine. Perez-Ortiz was shot during a dispute at the store on the corner of Noble Avenue and Shelton Street after he is seen on video surveillance allegedly attempting to stab another man. "This arrest is the resul…
Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide
Video: Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Witnesses Of Bridgeport Homicide Bridgeport Police are asking the public for help in identifying persons of interest and potential suspects in the murder of a Monroe man. Jose Perez-Ortiz, 41, was killed around 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, outside a store at Shelton Street and Noble Avenue, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police According to Jones, video surveillance in the area shows Perez-Ortiz attempting to stab a man who then pulled a gun and fired, striking him. First responders rushed Perez-Ortiz to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died, Jones said. Police on Wednesday, Sept. 4, released surveillance …
Monroe Man Shot To Death Attempted To Stab Shooter First, Police Say Monroe Man Shot To Death Attempted To Stab Shooter First, Police Say
Monroe Man Shot To Death Attempted To Stab Shooter First, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was shot and killed during an argument allegedly attempted to stab the person who shot him first, according to Bridgeport Police. Jose Perez-Ortiz, 41, of Monroe, was killed around 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, outside a store at Shelton Street and Noble Avenue, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police According to Jones, video surveillance in the area shows Perez-Ortiz attempting to stab a man who then pulled a gun and fired, striking him. First responders rushed Perez-Ortiz to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died, Jones said. Surveillance also show…
Man, 75, Critically Injured In Early Morning Bridgeport Stabbing Man, 75, Critically Injured In Early Morning Bridgeport Stabbing
Man, 75, Critically Injured In Early Morning Bridgeport Stabbing A 75-year-old man is in critical condition after an early morning stabbing in Bridgeport, police said. It happened at about 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 in the 500 block of William Street, Bridgeport Police said. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Ernesto Esquilin covered in blood at his residence.  Medics transported him to Bridgeport Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition, police said. A crime scene was located at Noble Avenue and Stillman Street and detectives are investigating.  Anyone with information should call our tip-line. 203-576-8477.  …
Suspect On Loose After Man Found Dead Following Bridgeport Assault Suspect On Loose After Man Found Dead Following Bridgeport Assault
Suspect On Loose After Man Found Dead Following Bridgeport Assault Police are searching for the person responsible for the murder of a Bridgeport man on Noble Avenue. Police received 911 calls regarding the assault around 8:50 p.m., Sunday, May 19, said Bridgeport Police Spokesman Terron Jones. Police were dispatched immediately to the scene of 732 Noble Ave, where the victim was assaulted, he said. Once police were on scene, AMR brought the victim to Bridgeport Hospital where he later died, Jones said. "The victim’s identity is being withheld at this time as the medical examiner conducted an autopsy this morning and concluded the cause of death to be a …
Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash
Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash Police nabbed three teens following a police chase that ended with the discovery of three guns and a crash.  The incident took place around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, when a vehicle failed to stop of Bridgeport police officers and engaged them in a pursuit southbound on Route 8 by Exit 3, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Police said the vehicle then led officers to I-95 from Exit 29 in Stratford and then turned around and headed back to Bridgeport.  The three teens were taken into custody after crashing at the intersection of Noble Avenue and C…