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Bridgeport police report high clearance rates; chief updates council on accidental shooting investigation and National Night Out
Summary
At the July 15 Bridgeport Borough Council meeting, the police chief reported an above‑80% clearance rate for recent reported crimes, announced arrests related to an accidental shooting, and reminded residents about National Night Out and local leash/curfew rules.
The Bridgeport Police Chief told the Borough Council on July 15 that the department’s clearance rate for recently reported crimes has been “upwards of 80%” and credited prompt reporting and collaboration with local businesses for the improvement.
The chief said the department is investigating an accidental shooting in the 400 block of Grove. One person is currently in custody and the department expects to take three additional people into custody on charges that include violations of the Uniform Firearms Act related to minors possessing firearms. The chief said DNA hits aided the investigation and indicated more public updates could follow within weeks.
The chief also reminded residents that National Night Out is scheduled for Aug. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. and encouraged attendance. He warned drivers and pedestrians to take care near ongoing infrastructure and crosswalk construction in the Fourth and DeKalb, Depot and Fourth, and Fourth and Mill streets areas.
The chief reiterated that dog control ordinances remain in force—dogs must be leashed—and noted the borough curfew for minors (10 p.m./11 p.m. depending on weeknight vs. weekend) applies when not accompanied by a parent or adult. The council discussion included a compliment from a council member on the department’s clearance rate and cooperation with retail partners such as Wawa.
No formal council action was taken on policing matters during the meeting.
