Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
https://youtu.be/6YCNgqt5Lgs Many viewers reached out to us with concerns about the Bridgeport Schools returning to class so I called former Fairfield Lieutenant, Jim Perez to explain what is happening. Perez created the public safety protocols in Fairfield right after the shooting atSandy Hook. Although this isn't Fairfield, the policies remain the same, the safety of students and faculty.
You are invited to welcome The Wall as a trailer carrying THE WALL THAT HEALS AND MOBILE EDUCATION CENTER will leave Sherwood Island in Westport at noon and proceed north on Route 1 to Fairfield making a brief stop at the intersection of Post Road and S. Benson Road at 12:15 p.m. on TUES SEPT 24. A Fairfield Fire Department truck will stop traffic in the intersection, where a soloist will sing the national anthem. The parade will then proceed to Bridgeport via Route 1, Fairfield Ave. & Park Ave., and onto Veterans Memorial Park where The Wall will be assembled for a four day stop. The traveling three-fourths sized replica of the Washington DC Vietnam War monument will travel with a motorcycle escort along Police, Fire, and…
Report of a pedestrian struck near Weber Street on Boston Avenue. There are no further details at this time.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (September 22, 2024) – In response to the recent threat to our schools, Bridgeport Public Schools has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff as they return to school on Monday. The district worked closely with local law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate the threat, and an arrest has been made. Authorities have assured the district that there is no credible danger at this time and there would be a strong police presence at the district’s schools. Additionally, the district has also reviewed and reinforced our existing safety protocols, including emergency response plans and communication procedures with the City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations and police departments. Counseling and support services will also…
Last night at around 5:53AM there was a report of a male individual in the dam at Beardsley Park yelling for assistance.Both Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police Department responded to the incident.One individual was successfully rescued and placed under the care of AMR.
Report of a fire at the 300 block of Huntington Road in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly knocked down the fire.
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a 13-year-old suspect in connection with recent threats made against local schools. The individual was charged with Threatening in the First Degree. The arrest, made at 10:50 p.m., followed a swift and coordinated investigation involving the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, and federal partners. Earlier that evening, the department had been made aware of the threats and immediately launched an aggressive investigation, assuring the public that the safety of students and staff was a top priority. A strong police presence was implemented at schools to ensure the community's safety. The Chief of Police emphasized the department’s commitment to keeping Bridgeport’s youth safe, vowing to continue working with local, state, and federal…
As a result of the criminal investigation led by the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Squad, Detective Tom Harper was able to secure an arrest warrant for 46-year-old Roshay Williams charging him for the September 11, 2024, murder of 37-year-old Akeem Shoucair-Grant. On Sept. 11, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm, Akeem was shot multiple times in the 100 block of Spring Street. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later. Roshay Williams, of Bridgeport, CT, turned himself into Bridgeport Police Headquarters this morning and was served with the warrant charging him with Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Bond is set at 1.5 million dollars. Williams will be arraigned this morning at Bridgeport…
Police are on scene at the corner of Norman Street and Atwater Street, near Birdseye Street for an assault with a dangerous weapon. It does not appear anyone was transported, but there is nothing confirmed at this time according to unconfirmed radio reports.
Bridgeport, CT – Due to the alarming incident that recently involved multiple schools throughout the Bridgeport Public School District, the City of Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police Department, and the Bridgeport Board of Education would like to reassure all parents, students, staff members, and all other residents of the community that safety remains the top priority. This issue has significantly impacted the Bridgeport community as a whole and is not to be taken lightly. Because of this, the Bridgeport Police Department used all necessary resources, including working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to find the individual responsible for the incident. At this time, the individual has been arrested and all City entities have determined that a threat no longer remains within…