BPD INVESTIGATING DECEASED MAN IN POND

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the cause of death and the identity of a man found floating in the Beardsley Park pond on Sunday afternoon. Two fishermen reported seeing an unresponsive body in a remote area in the northern part of the pond, known as Bunnell's Pond, at approximately 3:51 p.m. Sunday. Patrol officers, detectives, firefighters and medics responded. An investigator with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner arrived a short time later. The body was removed from the pond by the Bridgeport Fire Department. It was extremely decomposed. The man may have been in the water for a week, or more. He was clothed and was carrying several personal items. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday morning…

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PT Barnum Shooting

Bridgeport police responded to the 200 block of St. Stephens Road at approximately 5:57 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation reported eight rounds fired. Police said one person self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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Fairfield Restaurant Week Summer Edition

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that more than two dozen restaurants will take part in the summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week. Now in its 15th year, the ever-popular event will run for two full weeks beginning Monday, August 24th through Sunday, September 6th. Restaurants participating in the upcoming summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week will be offering special prix fixe or other discounted lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings. Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Director of Community & Economic Development, commented, “What a great way to wrap up the Summer before back-to-school! We’re thrilled to be once again offering a summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week, which continues to…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE ASK PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST IN P.T. BARNUM HOMICIDE

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public to help identify a male seen in photographs released by investigators. Police say he is a person of interest in the killing of Johnny Nesmith at the P.T. Barnum housing complex on August 9, 2026. Nesmith, 46, was shot numerous times outside Building 21 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Police said the shooting happened shortly after a reunion of residents and former residents of the complex that had been held the previous day, Saturday, August 8. Investigators said numerous people were near Nesmith when he was shot, but no one else was struck by gunfire. Homicide detectives are also asking anyone who may have cell phone video that could assist…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, FTC ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANCHESTER CITY NISSAN

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and the Federal Trade Commission announced a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan and its owners and managers, resolving allegations that the business double-charged customers for “certified pre-owned” vehicles and collected unnecessary fees without consumer authorization. In January 2024, Connecticut and the FTC sued Chase Nissan LLC, which did business as Manchester City Nissan, along with its owners and managers over alleged unlawful conduct at the dealership. “Manchester City Nissan systematically ripped-off Connecticut customers through needless, unauthorized junk fees. We sued in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, and today’s settlement will now send millions of dollars back to customers. Car costs are through the roof right now, and Connecticut families deserve…

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