Bat Attack!
A man was assaulted with a bat at the 60 block of James Street in Bridgeport. The victim was transported to the hospital with injuries to the head, and the suspect is in custody at this time.
Man Fatally Shot at P.T. Barnum Housing Complex
Bridgeport Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Johnny L. Nesmith, who was found outside Building 21 at the P.T. Barnum housing complex shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Police said Nesmith was struck multiple times and later pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, marking the city’s sixth homicide of the year. The shooting happened hours after a P.T. Barnum residents reunion was held across the street, and police said a crowd was nearby when the gunfire occurred. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward and contact Detective Laura Azevedo-Rasuk at (203) 581-5235.
GOVERNOR LAMONT CALLS FOR REVIEW OF SAFETY CAMERAS AND AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER TECHNOLOGY
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is calling on the Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council to conduct a review of the increased use of safety cameras and automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology by municipalities across the state, saying many Connecticut residents are concerned about privacy issues that can result from the use of this public safety technology. In a letter delivered today, the governor is requesting that the council, within the next 30 days, develop guidance for local and state police departments that, among other things, outlines privacy provisions in existing Connecticut state statutes and recommends specific policies that should be adopted before any police departments implement such technology. Governor Lamont is urging all…
Trumbull Power Outage
A major power outage in Trumbull and Bridgeport was caused by a failure at the substation. Restoration time is unknown right now. UI said in a statement that they are working diligently to restore power. 2026-08-08 #Trumbull CT
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE TO $17.48 ON JANUARY 1, 2027
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut’s minimum wage will adjust to $17.48 per hour beginning January 1, 2027—an increase from the 2026 rate of $16.94 per hour. The change is required under a state law Governor Lamont enacted in 2019 requiring the minimum wage to receive annual adjustments at the start of every calendar year based on economic indicators from the prior fiscal year. This law ensures that as the economy grows, the minimum wage grows with it. “Nobody working a full-time job should live in poverty,” Governor Lamont said. “For too long, while the nation’s economy grew, the income of the lowest earning workers has stayed flat, making already existing pay disparities even worse and preventing hardworking families from obtaining…
Garage Fire
Bridgeport firefighters are on the scene of a garage fire in the 1100 block of Wood Avenue, which was quickly extinguished. 2026-08-07@7:38pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Pedestrian Struck
A man was struck on Boston Avenue near Dover Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2026-08-07@6:18 #Bridgeport CT
Rollover Highway Crash
Report of a rollover crash just south of exit 29 on I-95 Southbound. First responders are on scene reporting everyone is out of the car.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
Tonight's vehicle fire is at State and Howard Avenue. Firefighters reporting a fully engulfed car on arrival. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-08--06@10:08pm #Bridgeport CT
Basement Fire
Firefighters are on scene of a basement fire at the 2800 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport.