I-95 Crash
A crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on I-95 southbound near exit 36. Minor injuries reported. 2025-04-02@8:22pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Barricades Around Bridgeport Police Department
Barricades were observed around the Bridgeport Police Department at 300 Congress Street. A source tells me it is in response to a video that has been circulating about the police involved shooting on Kossuth Street on Monday. The video was from a citizen who recorded the shooting. 2025-04-02 #Bridgeport CT
Police Involved Shooting
Bridgeport Police said in a statement: "At approximately 6:00pm, there was an officer-involved shooting in the area of Kossuth Street and Beecher Street. At this time, the Inspector General’s Office is taking over the investigation. By state statute, all further information will come from their office." 2025-03-31@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT UPDATE From the Bridgeport Police:Bridgeport Police Department Call for Service 25-26791 / Bridgeport Police Officer-Involved Shooting / 1400 block of Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT On March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 pm uniformed Bridgeport Police officers responded to the 1600 block of East Main Street on reports of a large street fight. Suspects involved in the fight were reported to be in possession of firearms. A short time later, Officers responding to…
Motorcyclist Hit By Car
Report of a motorcyclist hit by a car in the 200 block of North Avenue. There are no further details. 2025-03-31@5:15pm--#Bridgeport CT https://amzn.to/4lc3wFe Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for helping us serve the community!
Bridgeport Structure Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire at the Singer Building #3 at 510 Barnum Avenue. When they arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the 5th floor, and a second alarm was sounded for more resources to the scene. Fire Chief Edwards told me that firefighters were challenged with the building being set back from the road. Within an hour, the majority of the fire was knocked down, and firefighters continued to chase hot spots in the building. There were no reported injuries, although paramedics did attend to one firefighter. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-03-29@6:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Kitchen Fire
Bridgeport firefighters quickly responded to a kitchen fire on Omega Street, preventing it from spreading beyond the kitchen with minor damage. 2025-03-29@4:36pm--#Bridgeport CT
Route 8 Shutdown
Route 8 southbound is currently closed for an accident investigation between exit 9 and 12. 2025-03-29@10:00AMish--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic
Odor Of Burning At The Bank
Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene at Chase Bank, 123 Boston Avenue, for an odor of electrical burning in the ceiling, according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-03-27@10:01am--#Bridgeport CT
I-95 Crash
A minor two-car crash in the high-speed lane of I-95 just past exit 25 southbound has traffic backing up, but it's not worth detouring for. 2025-03-26@9:32am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian being struck on Commerce Drive near Dewy Street. It appeared the driver stopped and the pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-03-25@9:31am-- #Bridgeport CT