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BRIDGEPORT POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST IN AUGUST SHOOTINGS

The Bridgeport Police Department is announcing the arrest of a city man it says is responsible for two shootings hours apart on the East Side on August 1st, 2026. 29-year-old Bridgeport resident Justin Morales has been charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in connection with both shootings. They occurred near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Seaview Avenue. Nobody was injured in either incident. The arrest of Morales was the result of an investigation by the Bridgeport Police Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force. He was taken into custody at his residence on August 12th, at which time…

Bridgeport

Residential Burglary

Aug 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 1900 block of Park Avenue. There are no further details. 2026-08-28@4:04pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Fairfield

Person Stabbed In Chest

Aug 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Update from FFD PD:At about 11:30 a.m. today, Fairfield Police responded to an isolated incident on Putting Green Road involving a stabbing. Patrol officers arrived within minutes, detained the individual responsible, and immediately rendered aid to the injured person. The victim is currently in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The two males involved were known to each other, lived together, and this was an isolated incident. While there was no threat to the public, North Stratfield School was briefly placed in secure status as a precaution until officers confirmed that the individual responsible was in custody. Darren Palumbo, age 56, of Fairfield will be charged in connection with this incident. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by Fairfield…

Bridgeport

Truck Hits Over Pass

Aug 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

truck hit the overpass at East Main Street and and East Washington Avenue. Its uncertain if the car hit the back of the truck or if the truck backed into the car after hitting the overpass

Bridgeport

Scooter-Car Crash

Aug 27, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash between a car and a scooter at Orange and Union Avenue. No word on injuries.

Bridgeport

Person Shot

Aug 27, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting on Birdseye Street. Unconfirmed radio reports say the victim was shot in the leg.

State News

CT Attorney General Tong Announces $17.1B Settlement

Aug 26, 2026 Alex

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES $17.1 BILLION SETTLEMENT WITH META, FORCES SWEEPING CHILD-SAFETY REFORMS ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK Largest State Settlement with Single Defendant in History Connecticut to Receive up to $265.4 Million (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will enforce sweeping new safety reforms to protect American children on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement resolves claims by 51 attorneys general that the company designed Instagram with addictive features, knowingly exposed young users to serious mental harms, and intentionally misled the public about the safety of its platforms, among other things. This settlement is a monumental victory for the protection of America’s children and will fundamentally transform…

Bridgeport

BPD ARREST BRONX MAN FOR STABBING COWORKER

Aug 26, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police arrested a 27-year-old man from the Bronx, New York early Tuesday morning after witnesses reported he stabbed a co-worker at a construction site on Stratford Avenue and fled in his car. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his abdomen and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Jose Antonio Menivar-Ramirez was taken custody at around 7:00 a.m. by the Connecticut State Police near Exit 25 southbound on Interstate 95 after receiving a description of his car from the Bridgeport Police. He was transported to Bridgeport Police Headquarters, where he was charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree. His was given a bond of $50,000. Menivar-Ramirez received a minor injury to…

Trumbull

THREE ARRESTED AFTER BRIEF STANDOFF AT TRUMBULL MARRIOTT

Aug 25, 2026 Alex

TRUMBULL, CT – Three people were taken into custody at the Trumbull Marriott shortly after 11:15 a.m. following an approximately hour-long standoff involving Trumbull Police and the United States Marshals Service. Police identified the individuals as Bryce Laister, 34, of North Haven; Tyler Paolini, 32, of Trumbull; and Alexus Urban, 30, of Old Saybrook. Police said officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service went to the Hawley Lane hotel after learning Laister and Paolini had checked in the previous evening and spent the night there. Authorities had an arrest warrant for Laister. According to police, the three threatened to shoot officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service as authorities arrived. Police said Laister and Paolini are connected to…

Bridgeport

Early Morning Stabbing

Aug 25, 2026 Alex

At approximately 6:44am, Bridgeport police responded to Bass Pro Shops to report of a stabbing. A male party was stabbed in the chest and transported to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The responsible person was taken into custody.