Stratford Police Investigate Mill Pond Circle Shooting
Stratford Police are investigating after a person was shot on Mill Pond Circle. No further details are available at this time.
Bridgeport Man Critically Injured in Shooting
A 30-year-old Bridgeport man is in critical condition after police found him shot inside a car on Edwards Street near Reservoir Avenue in the city’s North End shortly before midnight Friday. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his wrist and thigh and was bleeding heavily when officers arrived. Patrol officers applied a potentially lifesaving tourniquet to his thigh before he was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for emergency surgery. General Investigations detectives responded, and the Major Crimes Unit processed the scene. The Detective Bureau’s Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Leonard at (203) 581-5253.
Answers Demanded From Google About AI Classroom Push
BLUMENTHAL & HAWLEY DEMAND ANSWERS FROM GOOGLE ABOUT AGGRESSIVE AI PUSH IN CLASSROOMS “Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, and children are paying the price.” [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today demanded answers from Alphabet Inc. and Google LLC CEO Sundar Pichai about the company’s aggressive push of A.I. products to children in schools. In a letter sent to Pichai today, Blumenthal and Hawley raised concerns that Google’s relentless push of A.I. products is threatening the academic success and overall wellbeing of students. “Recently, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) interviewed more than 60 teachers, parents, students, and clinicians and found that test scores on national have declined and many…
BPD FIND NO CONNECTION IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOTS FIRED
The Bridgeport Police Department on Thursday reported it found no connection between two separate incidents of gunfire that left an apartment window damaged in each. Both incidents occurred between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday night. Police recovered 49 shell casings of various calibers at the rear driveway of the Greene Homes public housing complex near Building One. A 55-year-old woman in an apartment in that building was injured by shattered glass when a bullet struck a window. She refused medical treatment. A car used in that shooting was found unoccupied a short time later in the North End. It is registered in New York and had been reported stolen. Around the same time, a bullet went through an…
Man Charged in Westport Kidnapping and Assault
On Friday, October 16, 2026, a complainant came to police headquarters wishing to report an incident that had occurred on Thursday, October 15. What was determined to be the victim in this incident reported that they had recently ended a relationship with Vanderval Ferreria. This apparently upset Ferreira who made several telephone calls and sent several threatening text messages over a period of days. These messages included threats to kill the victim. The victim eventually agreed to meet with Ferreira and entered a vehicle that he was operating. Ferreria was reportedly driving extremely erratically through various Westport roads causing the victim to attempt to exit the vehicle in fear. When the victim attempted to exit, Ferreria allegedly began striking them…
2 Alarm Fire in Derby
Derby firefighters are currently fighting a 2 alarm fire at the 200 block of Derby Ave in Derby. Firefighters have evacuated due to the danger of the fire and are fighting defensively at this time.
Route 8 Crash
Report of a crash by exit 1D Southbound on Route 8 in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.
Halloween Fun This Saturday!
Looking for some Halloween fun this weekend? 🎃👻 This Saturday, October 24th, there are three exciting Trunk or Treat events happening throughout the Bridgeport area! Bring the kids, dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy a day filled with candy, decorated vehicles, community spirit, and family-friendly activities! 🎃Bridgeport Police Activities League – 4th Annual Car Show & Trunk or Treat Bridgeport PAL Complex, 2 Quarry Road, Trumbull 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Enjoy a car show, decorated trunks, candy, a children's costume contest, trophies, food, music, entertainment, and more! 👻 Central High School – First Ever Trunk or Treat Central High School Parking Lot, 1 Lincoln Boulevard, Bridgeport 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Join City Council President Jeanette Herron,…
Bedroom Fire
Bridgeport firefighters are on the scene of a bedroom fire in the 400 block of East Main Street. The firefighters' quick response kept the fire confined to the bedroom, and it was extinguished using a portable water can. (stock video, not of the actual scene)
Bedroom Fire Extinguished
A bedroom fire at the 400 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport was quickly extinguished by Bridgeport Firefighters before it could spread to the rest of the building.