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Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Bridgeport Police are investigating a reported knife assault that occurred in the area of Donald Court and Eckart Street. At approximately 8:47 a.m., officers responded after a man reported being assaulted by a woman armed with a knife. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening laceration to the neck. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police said no additional information is available at this time.

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Scooter Crash at North Avenue and Thompson Street

May 26, 2026 Alex

On May 26, 2026, at approximately 4:19 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a motorized scooter. The collision occurred at the intersection of North Avenue and Thompson Street. Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Firefighters, and American Medical Response were dispatched to the location. Officers arrived on scene and observed Bridgeport Firefighters rendering medical aid to the operator of the motorized scooter. The motorized scooter operator was identified as an 18-year-old male of Bridgeport and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The operator of the gray Honda CRV stayed on scene. The female operator was identified as a 33-year-old Stratford resident. The scene was secured and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team was…

Trumbull

Trumbull Police Arrest Suspect in $900,000 Gold Coin Fraud Scheme

May 24, 2026 Alex

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, members of the Trumbull Police Department Detective Bureau, Crime Suppression Unit, and the Bridgeport Police Task Force arrested Tushar Sharma, 23, of India, currently residing in Arcadia, California, following an investigation into a fraud scheme targeting a Trumbull resident. The investigation began after the victim reported receiving a Microsoft Windows pop-up message in March 2026. The victim contacted the telephone number associated with the message and was connected with an individual claiming to be a Federal Trade Commission agent. Over the course of the following month, the victim was falsely informed that her assets and family were in danger and was instructed to transfer funds to a purported federal agent for safekeeping. As a result…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction

May 24, 2026 Alex

Mayor Ganim Announces Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; City Council Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today celebrated the adoption of the City of Bridgeport’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, marking a historic milestone for residents, businesses, and taxpayers across the city. The mayor’s budget approved by City Council lowers Bridgeport’s mill rate by approximately 40%, reducing it to 27.95, the lowest level the city has seen in decades. The reduction follows unprecedented growth in Bridgeport’s grand list, which has risen to approximately $13 billion, reflecting increased property values, economic investment, and renewed confidence in the city’s future. The budget also includes historic investments in education, libraries, senior and veteran tax relief, public services, and neighborhood…

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

May 20, 2026 Alex

Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On November 19, 2025, Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Van Buren Avenue and Bedford Avenue after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle. Responding officers determined that the pedestrian had been struck by two separate vehicles. The incident was captured on a nearby vehicle’s dashboard camera, which showed the pedestrian crossing Van Buren Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop for the red traffic signal while turning left from Bedford Avenue onto Van Buren Avenue. Following the collision, the driver failed to stop and fled the scene. A second vehicle traveling on Van Buren Avenue subsequently struck…

Bridgeport

Child On Bike Struck

May 19, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A 12-year-old on a bicycle was struck by an SUV on Main and Washington Avenue. No word on the extent of injuries. 2026-05-19@8:39pm #Bridgeport CT

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Bridgeport Domestic Assault Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals in Bronx

May 19, 2026 Alex

SUSPECT IN SERIOUS DOMESTIC ASSAULT ON BOND STREET TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY U.S. MARSHALS A felon wanted by the Bridgeport Police for seriously assaulting a woman on the East Side last week was captured in the Bronx, New York on Friday morning by United States Marshals. Frank Moreno, 45, had an active Bridgeport warrant for Assault in the Second Degree, Interfering with an Emergency Call and Larceny in the Sixth Degree. On the night of May 6th, Bridgeport officers were called to Bond Street on a report of a female outside covered in blood and pleading with citizens to call the police. An investigation by the Detective Bureau determined Moreno assaulted the victim with his hands and a beer bottle…

Fairfield

Fairfield Rotary Collecting Donations for Veterans During Memorial Day Parade

May 19, 2026 Alex

Please help support veterans by bringing food or making a donation during Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade For the 15th consecutive year, during the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield on Monday, May 25th, the Rotary Club will be collecting non-perishable food/canned goods and money, cash, credit card, or checks made out to “Homes for the Brave,” along the parade route to donate and support local Veterans. As is tradition, local Veterans will be riding in the truck and helping collect. Marchers will walk along the parade route collecting items including canned goods, coffee, powder creamers, twin sized sheets, towels, and any toiletries. The Club is honored to help support veteran causes including Homes for the Brave, who is the primary recipient.…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Warn Residents About Jury Duty Phone Scam

May 16, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police Warn Residents About Phone Scam The Bridgeport Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which the caller asks for money and identifies himself using the names of actual Bridgeport police officers. Potential victims are told they missed jury duty and are required to pay a $7,000 fine. They are given instructions on where to go to send the money. The calls are from fake numbers. The department received multiple complaints in the last week regarding the scam. The suspect has used the name of different officers. There were no cases reported in which anyone sent the money. The Bridgeport Police Department is advising residents it does not solicit money over the phone for any type…

Bridgeport

Two Shot In Bridgeport

May 16, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police responded to the 690 block of Beechwood Avenue around 1:10am after multiple ShotSpotter activations. When officers arrived, they located one victim with a gunshot wound. That victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital by AMR. A second victim later self-transported to Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. No arrests have been made, and the Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Further information will be provided once available.

Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Bridgeport Police Investigate Scooter Crash at North Avenue and Thompson Street

Trumbull Police Arrest Suspect in $900,000 Gold Coin Fraud Scheme

Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction

Norwalk Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

Child On Bike Struck

Bridgeport Domestic Assault Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals in Bronx

Fairfield Rotary Collecting Donations for Veterans During Memorial Day Parade

Bridgeport Police Warn Residents About Jury Duty Phone Scam

Two Shot In Bridgeport

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