Bridgeport Texas Police Department

10/15/2026

Bridgeport!

Join us in congratulating Detective Amber Barnes on 7 years of service with Bridgeport PD!

Amber has excelled in several areas since being hired. She has served in patrol, as an SRO, and now as a Detective.

She embraces her responsibility as a detective by not only investigating crimes, but also consoling victims. She is a great asset, and we’re very proud that she (and her family) is part of our team!

Wise County Messenger City of Bridgeport, TX

10/08/2026

LEARNING, GROWING & BRINGING IT BACK TO BPD!

A couple of weeks ago, a few of our female officers had the opportunity to attend the Women of Law Enforcement Conference in Houston and they definitely made the most of it!

Throughout the week, our officers participated in a variety of courses and training, including defensive tactics, range time, case studies, leadership, and much more. Each class provided valuable knowledge, skills, and perspective that they can bring back to their careers and share with the rest of our department.

We’re always proud to see our officers invest in themselves, continue learning, and find new ways to better serve our community.

We’re happy to have these ladies back and more importantly, they brought back the positive energy that keeps our department going!!

Train. Learn. Grow. Share. Serve.

10/07/2026

💊 DID YOU KNOW? 💊

Have unwanted or expired medications at home? The Bridgeport Police Department has you covered!

Our MedReturn Drug Collection Unit is located right in the lobby of the Bridgeport Police Department and provides a safe, convenient way to dispose of certain medications and other accepted items.

✅ WE HAPPILY ACCEPT:

Prescription pills
Gel capsules
Over-the-counter (OTC) pills
Ointments
Patches

🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS:

No sharp objects
No liquids
No inhalers/aerosols
No empty bottles (take them home and place them in the trash)

Please check the collection unit before dropping anything off to make sure your items are accepted.

10/02/2026

Come hangout with us at the Circus!

🚨 THE LAST DAYS TO BUY CIRCUS TICKETS ARE HERE! 🎪

The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Bridgeport THIS MONDAY, October 5 — and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet, NOW is the time!

💵 TODAY — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 — IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY PHYSICAL TICKETS WITH CASH!
Cash purchases must be made at the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, 812 Halsell Ave. in Downtown Bridgeport, by 4:00 PM TODAY.

🎟️ ONLINE TICKETS ARE NEARLY SOLD OUT!
Buy online here: https://cm-circus.square.site/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0dycl0i1&fbclid=IwY2xjawUeoSFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTU2WU1JdG5iM3NSVlVSSzRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9Qn9ysvAKZ39lgIwHu3nru_3AnrrF1a6x5N-Q3ToqKuK4mbHfUi34S8YIRA_aem_OIcXkJQhHuOkFJ8Q4JIvxA

📲 VENMO / WILL CALL: You can also pay the Bridgeport Lions Club Venmo (-LionsClub). Include “Circus” + the number of adult/kid tickets in the payment description. Your tickets will be waiting at Will Call.

🎪 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
⏰ Shows at 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 Behind Bridgeport ISD ALC Campus — 1101 17th Street

Don’t wait until Monday and hope tickets are still available. Get yours NOW! 🎟️🎪

10/01/2026

TRAFFIC SURVEY RESULTS – 400 BLOCK OF GRACE

Bridgeport PD recently conducted a traffic speed survey in the 400 block of Grace to better understand traffic patterns and speeding concerns in the area.

During the survey, 139 vehicles were recorded.

Here’s what we found:
• 37 vehicles (26.62%) were traveling over the posted 20 MPH speed limit.
• 9 vehicles (6.47%) were traveling over 25 MPH, the survey’s excessive-speed threshold.
• The highest recorded speed was 37 MPH in a 20 MPH zone. 😳
• The overall average speed was 18.69 MPH.
• Speeding was more prevalent in the northbound direction, where 39.47% of vehicles exceeded the posted limit.

These surveys help us better understand traffic concerns and determine where enforcement and traffic-safety efforts may be needed.

Please remember: 20 MPH means 20 MPH. Slow down, stay alert, and help us keep our neighborhoods safe.

Wise County Messenger City of Bridgeport, TXBridgeport Fire Department

09/24/2026

Good evening, Bridgeport.

We wanted to share some interesting data we collected in response to the recent speeding complaints in the Boston Street area.

As you will see below, we placed the covert device (radar) in the 1700 Block of Boston Street. Boston Street is a residential street with a posted Speed Limit of 25 mph.

We believe this device provides a clearer picture of whether there is an issue, rather than placing a large police unit in the area to conduct a survey.

THE DATA:

The device captured 2530 vehicles over six days. The fastest speed captured was 53 mph 🤦🏼, with an average speed of 28 mph.

According to the data, 67% of vehicles were below the speed limit, and 8% were above the excessive speed limit of 30mph. And approximately 92% of vehicles within 5 mph of the speed limit.

Most of these “excessive” speeds were recorded during the early morning hours (0400-to 0500 a.m.), which may indicate the culprit lives in the neighborhood.

Please know that we’ll continue to monitor the area for violators, and we ask that you drive safely on our roadways.

***If you have a traffic complaint, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to address your concern.****

Wise County Messenger City of Bridgeport, TX Bridgeport Fire Department

09/20/2026

Please join BPD in praying for our friends in Roanoke!

In the early morning hours of September 20, 2026, an officer with the Roanoke Police Department was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision.

Officers were conducting traffic enforcement along SH 114 in response to numerous complaints involving motorcycles traveling at high speeds in the area while attending an event at Texas Motor Speedway.

The officer, who was operating a police motorcycle, attempted to stop a motorcycle when the rider fled from the officer. During the incident, both the officer and the fleeing motorcyclist were involved in a collision with another vehicle on SH 114, just west of I-35W.

The officer was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.

The suspect is in custody and is also being treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

At this time, we do not have any additional information regarding the collision or the officer’s condition. We ask that you keep our officer, his family, and the entire Roanoke Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

09/12/2026

Today, on National Police Woman Day, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women of our department who serve our community with courage, compassion, and dedication.

Detective Barnes, Officer Goolsby, Officer Sitek, and Officer Poole — thank you for the sacrifices you make, the strength you bring to this profession, and the difference you make every single day.

Being a woman in law enforcement takes heart, grit, and a whole lot of determination. We are proud to have these four strong women serving alongside us and representing our department so well.

Thank you for wearing the badge and answering the call. We appreciate you today and every day!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless families forever changed by that day.

We honor the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away. We remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, military members, and ordinary citizens who made extraordinary sacrifices.

Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the strength and unity that followed.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — 25 Years Later, We Still Remember. 🇺🇸

09/05/2026

Checkout this event that supports our folks in Red!

Come play some softball and help support Rehab 113 - Bridgeport Texas! These folks help fire departments all around the county, it’s our time to return the favor.

Bridgeport Texas Police Department, can we expect to see yall on the diamond??

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