Pedestrian Struck
First responders are on the scene of a pedestrian accident on Washington near Coleman Street. There are no further details. 2025-04-29@10:24am--#Bridgeport CT
Set Brush Fire
Fairfield police and firefighters investigate a fire set by youths on the upper Tunxis Hill Park. No word if the youths were identified. 2025-04-14@2:11pm--#Fairfield CT
Community Gathers for Conversation on Crime and Safety
https://youtu.be/JS988suetCk BRIDGEPORT – More than 50 residents turned out for the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) meeting at Newfield Library to engage in a community conversation on crime, policing, and public safety. Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter joined the discussion, listening to concerns from residents and sharing his vision for building safer neighborhoods. The event provided a platform for open dialogue between the police and the community, focusing on collaboration and transparency. Attendees expressed concerns about gun violence, youth engagement, and the importance of community policing. Chief Porter emphasized the need for continued communication and partnership between law enforcement and residents to create lasting change. The meeting was one of several planned efforts by the East End NRZ to…
I-95 Exit Closed
State Police reporting that I-95 Exit27A SOUTHBOUND will be CLOSED overnight.
Fairfield Structure Fire
An alert neighbor spotted smoke in the 100 block of Elm Street and called the fire department. The firefighters quick response kept the small outside fire contained and it did not spread elsewhere to the home. 2025-04-07@4:00PMish #Fairfield CT - #ctfire
Protest Held After Police Fatally Shoot Dyshan Best in Bridgeport
Undeterred by the cold rain, a large crowd gathered at 999 Broad Street to protest the fatal police shooting of Dyshan Best during a foot chase on Monday. The demonstration, marked by calls for justice and accountability, concluded at Bridgeport Police Headquarters at 300 Congress Street.
Preliminary Status Report Regarding the Use of Deadly Force by the Bridgeport Police Department
https://youtu.be/DxtBKEQGIMg According to initial police reports, on March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m.,uniformed Bridgeport Police officers, including Officer Yoon Heo and Officer Erin Perrotta,responded to East Main Street on a report of a large fight. There was information that peoplehad gathered in connection with a funeral. In addition, there was further information that therewas a black Chevrolet Tahoe in the area whose occupant had a gun. Police located the blackTahoe parked at a store parking lot on East Main Street. There were two occupants. OfficerPerrotta opened the passenger door and told the passenger, later identified as Dyshan Best,that he was going to be patted down. Best exited the vehicle and fled. He was holding a RémyMartin liquor bottle in…
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
Oil Slick After Hit & Run
A sand truck was called to Golden Rod and Main Street for an oil slick after a hit-and-run accident with injuries. Unconfirmed radio reports say a Honda Pilot fled the scene. 2025-03-14@10:02pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Downed wires cause Power Outage
Down wires are being reported in the Grovers Ave. area. Approximately 405 customers without power. Estimated restoration time per UI is 8:15pm.