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Bridgeport

REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION TO 2020 MURDER ARREST

$50,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST IN THE 2020 MURDER OF HERIBERTO MARQUEZ The State of Connecticut is offering an award of up to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest for the murder of Heriberto Marquez on August 29th, 2020. Marquez was shot and killed execution style near the corner of Iranistan Avenue and Hanover Street, shortly before midnight on that date. Detectives have established persons of interest. They are looking for additional information leading to an arrest, or arrests. In 2024, the Marquez case was featured in the second episode of Park City Confidential, the department's cold case murder video series. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bridgeport Police tips line at: (203)…

Westport

Westport Provides Flood Recovery Update

Sep 14, 2026 Alex

WESTPORT, CT — Following yesterday’s significant flooding throughout Westport, Town crews continue working to evaluate roads, drainage systems, public infrastructure and other affected areas. Residents may continue to encounter standing water, debris, and other impacts as cleanup and inspections proceed. Residents should continue to remain cautious and avoid areas that may still be hazardous. Westport emergency responders handled 130 flood-related calls, rescued 13 people from vehicles and evacuated five residents from a care facility. Town officials continue working to document the extent of the damage to residences, businesses and public infrastructure throughout the community. “We recognize the disruption and damage this event has caused and sincerely thank Westport residents and businesses for their patience, cooperation and understanding,” said First Selectman…

Bridgeport

Coyote Bite

Sep 14, 2026 Alex

Report of a coyote that attacked someone at the 800 block of Catamount Road in Fairfield. They are currently safe in a house, and the coyote is still in the area, according to unconfirmed radio reports. Animal Control is on their way along with first responders.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Burglary

Sep 14, 2026 Alex

Report of a residential burglary at the 300 block of Bond Street in Bridgeport. Police are investigating, there is no more info at this time.

Bridgeport

Multiple car crash

Sep 13, 2026 Alex

Report of a multi car crash at the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Mountain Grove Street in Bridgeport. The extent of the injuries is not known at this time.

Bridgeport

OVER 100 MORNING FLOOD-RELATED CALLS

Sep 13, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department responded to approximately 100 flood-related calls during a period of five hours Sunday morning after heavy rains rapidly inundated the entire city. Many of the calls were for stranded vehicles in flooded intersections, after motorists attempted to drive through the water. Numerous drivers abandoned their vehicles that were disabled by flooding in dangerous places in the road. Those vehicles had to be towed. There were also many calls for severe water leaks in homes and commercial properties. The flooding and leaks also created traffic congestion in many neighborhoods. Some of areas hardest hit by flooding were the Rooster River area in the North End, East Main Street and Crescent Avenue on the East Side, Bishop Avenue.…

Bridgeport

Another Person Shot

Sep 13, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating another person being shot, this time in the 500 block of Harral Avenue (behind Greene Homes). There are no other details at this time.

Bridgeport

20 Rounds Fired -One Man Shot

Sep 12, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police told us that ShotSpotter activation reported 20 rounds fired on Benham Avenue near Norman Street Saturday night. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and their condition is unknown.

Bridgeport

4 Rescued After Boat Capsizes

Sep 12, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Four people were rescued after a boat capsized near the Seaside Park lighthouse Saturday evening. All four made it to shore with assistance from firefighters and refused medical care.

State News

AG Tong Blocks Trump Administration Cuts to AmeriCorps

Sep 12, 2026 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multistate lawsuit brought in response to the administration’s repeated attempts to gut the nation’s volunteer service programs. Previously, as a result of the lawsuit, the Trump administration was forced to reinstate nearly $400 million in terminated AmeriCorps programs and agreed to release over $184 million in funds to service programs in Connecticut and across the country. This settlement protects the funding and participants of those programs for Fiscal Year 2026 as well. “Gutting AmeriCorps was a shortsighted, irrational attack on communities across…