Route 8/25 Crash
A three-car crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2 B. No word on injuries. 2025-07-11@11:35am-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
A three-car crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2 B. No word on injuries. 2025-07-11@11:35am-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Report of a crash on I-95 South by exit 27A. First responders on scene are reporting that it was a vehicle that struck the barrier.
https://youtu.be/qrUy-F96lUw Chief Porter welcomed DoingItLocal into his office to share the midyear report and said the progress is thanks to a combination of strategic, data-driven policing, modern technology, and strong community engagement. According to the latest numbers, serious crime in Bridgeport is down 23% compared to this time last year. That includes: âś… Robberies down 47% âś… Homicides down 60% âś… Stolen vehicles down nearly 10% âś… Felony assaults and shootings are also trending downward Chief Porter credits the drop to smarter policing — using tools like ShotSpotter, license plate readers, surveillance cameras, and a growing fusion center. A new drone program is also on the way to assist with faster response and better investigations. Bridgeport is also rebuilding its…
Outgoing Police Chief Began His Fairfield Career in 2000;Internal Search for Successor Underway Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025 — Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale announced today that Police Chief Robert Kalamaras will retire from the Fairfield Police Department, concluding 25 years of dedicated service to the Town. His last day as chief will be July 16, 2025. Chief Kalamaras was sworn in as Police Chief in January 2021 as the Department’s 11th Chief of Police. Over his years in Fairfield, Chief Kalamaras has been a respected leader and advocate for public safety.Throughout his leadership, Chief Kalamaras prioritized public safety, officer wellness, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and modernization of department operations. His leadership has helped position the Fairfield Police Department as…
Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025—The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities has been named a Focal Pointby the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), recognizing the Center’s leadership andcommitment to older adults and their families across the region.According to the Older Americans Act, a focal point is a highly visible, trusted facility where anyone inthe community can obtain information and access to aging services. For older adults, it is a familiar andaccessible place to turn for support, connection, and opportunity. For families, it serves as a vital resourcein caring for aging loved ones. A focal point stands as a visible sign of a community’s dedication to thewell-being of its seniors.“The Bigelow Center is proud to be recognized as a Focal Point…
A 14-year-old child was struck by a car on Whittier Street, possibly suffering head injuries. 2025-07-09@3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
One person was injured and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after they allegedly struck a tree and rolled over in the 500 block of Huntington Turnpike . 2025-07-09@1:28pm--#Bridgeport CT
https://youtu.be/RoVEeCrjSU8 In May 2025, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence (NVI) Unit began surveillance on suspected drug activity along the Success Avenue corridor. Detectives observed what appeared to be street-level narcotics trafficking at the “Whyte Widow” Smoke Shop at 564 Success Avenue. Using a confidential informant, NVI detectives conducted several controlled cannabis buys from within the shop. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was obtained on June 30, 2025. On July 8, 2025, at 11:45 AM, NVI detectives executed the warrant. Eaton Rose, born September 15, 1979, was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Possession with Intent to Sell more than 1kg of Cannabis, Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory, and Illegal Possession of a Controlled…
Norwalk Firefighters extinguish a bus fire on I-95 northbound near exit 16. 2025-07-08@10:38pm--#Norwalk CT -- #cttraffic
A bolt of lightning hit a utility pole on Vanderbilt Avenue, hitting the transformer, causing the liquid inside it to spill onto the ground. 2025-07-08@8:38pm--#Norwalk CT