Bridgeport Police Department

09/16/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – BHS HOMECOMING PARADE 🚨

The Bridgeport Police Department would like to make motorists aware of temporary road closures for the Bridgeport High School Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 23.

Road closures will begin at approximately 5:50 PM and roads will reopen as soon as the parade concludes, which is expected to be around 7:15 PM.

Motorists are asked to please be patient, use caution in the area, and utilize alternate routes when possible.

Philadelphia Avenue will be closed from East Main Street/Route 50 to Johnson Avenue, with the parade route continuing along Johnson Avenue to City Park Drive.

The following intersections with Philadelphia Avenue will be closed to traffic during the parade:

• Center Court
• Center Street
• Worthington Drive
• Church Street
• Dunkin Avenue
• North Virginia Avenue
• Jones Avenue
• Davisson Street
• Stout Street
• Maple Avenue
• James Street

The following intersections with Johnson Avenue will also be closed to traffic during the parade:

• Wyatt Street
• Meadow Lane
• City Park Drive
• Lower Johnson Avenue

Please plan accordingly and allow additional travel time if you will be traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we hope everyone enjoys the Bridgeport High School Homecoming Parade!

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09/05/2026

These dogs were located running loose in the parking lot of the Bridgeport High School. If anyone has information on who they belong to please contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 304-842-8260 or the non-emergency number at 304-626-4900.

08/21/2026

Sgt. Janssen is requesting the publics assistance in identifying these two men wanted in connection with multiple shoplifting events at Menards. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sgt. Janssen at 304-848-6127

08/03/2026

Ofc Zorick is seeking public assistance in identifying the this vehicle and the driver in reference to a leaving the scene of an accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ofc Zorick direct at 304-848-6108.

07/30/2026

🚔🎉 Join Us for National Night Out 2026! 🎉🚔

The Bridgeport Police Department and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office invite you to an evening of fun, food, and community at National Night Out!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Bridgeport Recreation Complex
400 Forrester Blvd., Bridgeport, WV

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Live Entertainment
🌭 FREE Food
🏰 Bounce Houses
🚔 Police, Sheriff, Fire & EMS Displays
🎁 Prizes & Giveaways
🎆 Fireworks to end the evening!

Come meet your local first responders, connect with your neighbors, and help us celebrate the strong partnerships that make our community a safer place to live.

We can’t wait to see you there!

07/17/2026

2026 BRIDGEPORT URBAN DEER HUNT

The 2026 Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt will run from September 12 through December 31, 2026.

📅 Applications will be available beginning July 27, 2026, at the Bridgeport Police Department, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Returning Hunters

Hunters who participated in the Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt during any of the previous five years are not required to attend an Urban Hunt meeting.

Applications must be fully completed and include:

• Telephone number and email address
• West Virginia hunting license number and license type
• Emergency contact information
• Landowner permission forms
• Applications for all requested hunting tracts

If you do not know the number of a previously approved hunting tract, leave that section blank. New hunting tracts must be approved before hunting is permitted.

Completed applications and all required forms must be delivered to the Bridgeport Police Department, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Approved permits and paperwork may be picked up the following week.

New Hunters

New applicants and anyone who has not participated during the previous five years must attend one of the following meetings at Bridgeport City Hall and complete the required proficiency test:

📍 Saturday, August 15 — 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Thursday, August 27 — 7:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Saturday, August 29 — 8:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Tuesday, September 1 — 7:00–8:00 p.m.

These are the only available dates for new hunters to complete the proficiency test and obtain an Urban Deer Hunting Permit.

⚠️ APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.

Sunday hunting is permitted on Bridgeport city hunting tracts. Sunday hunting on private property is permitted at the discretion of the property owner.

Property owners interested in having their land considered for the 2026 hunt may obtain forms from the Bridgeport Police Department. Properties are not automatically renewed, so participating landowners must submit new forms each year.

For information concerning the rules of the hunt, please review the Bridgeport Urban Deer Hunt Ordinance.

Questions may be directed to Lt. C. S. Carpenter at 304-848-6117.

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Update the owner has been located. Thank you for all your help. This k-9 was found on Cherry St if you can help us locate the owners please call 304-626-4900.

07/11/2026

Update Owner has been located. Found on Newton st. We are trying to locate the owner. Call 304-626-4900 if you can help get her home.

07/05/2026

UPDATE: This dog was reunited with its owners. Thank yo to everyone who helped locate the owners!!

ATTN: This dog was found in the area of 217 Pennsylvania Ave. If this is your dog, please contact Ofc Horne at 304-626-4900 (Non emergency 911 and asked for Ofc Horne). Ofc Horne will get you in contact with who is taking care of the dog.