News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

Police: 1 man arrested following street takeover, violent struggle in Bridgeport

The incident happened on Sunday on Park Avenue and State Street.

News 12 Staff

Oct 4, 2023, 9:04 AM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Police say one man was arrested following a street takeover that lead to a violent struggle in Bridgeport.

The incident happened on Sunday on Park Avenue and State Street.

Police say when they tried to conduct an investigation at a gas station, many bikers began circling the intersection creating unsafe road conditions.

That is when police say one of the bikers, Nathaniel Smith, 23, reversed directly into oncoming traffic.

Officers say they tried to detain Smith, however Smith began violently struggling. That is when officers noticed a gun in his fanny pack.

Smith faces several gun charges, assaulting an officers and reckless driving charges.

Smith’s bond is set at $125,000.  

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices