Structure Fire
Report of a fire at the 200 block of Pasadena Place in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly isolated and put out the fire. The fire is out at this time and there are no reported injuries.
Midnight Fire
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to report of a structure fire located in the 1100 block of State Street at 12:10am. Arriving fire units confirmed a working fire on the second floor which extended to the third floor. There were no reported injuries, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder After Laurel Avenue Stabbing
Bridgeport Police arrested a 44-year-old man early Monday morning after he fatally stabbed one family member and injured two other relatives during an incident at a residence on Laurel Avenue. Jahmar Whittingham was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived at the 960 block of Laurel Avenue at approximately 5:00 a.m. They encountered Whittingham in front of the house holding a large kitchen knife. He dropped the knife when ordered but then told officers they would have to shoot him. Whittingham refused to comply with further commands. Officers tased him, but he pulled the prongs from his body. Officers then took Whittingham to the ground and placed him in custody. Officers found 60-year-old Eric Johnson laying in front of the…
The Dogfather Celebrates Ribbon Cutting On Post Road
The Dogfather Grooming celebrated its ribbon cutting in Fairfield, officially welcoming the company’s newest location at 1125 Post Road. Founder Matt Harwood said The Dogfather has grown from a single grooming van into a Connecticut grooming brand with locations in Stratford, Meriden, Shelton, and Fairfield, along with 25 mobile grooming vans serving New Haven, Fairfield, and Hartford counties. Harwood said he started the business about 20 years ago after learning how to groom his own two poodles. What began with one van slowly grew into several vans, and later expanded into grooming salons. The company says it has been caring for animals and their families across Southern Connecticut for 20 years, helping thousands of families with grooming needs for pets…
I-95 Rollover
Another crash I-95 northbound near exit 27, with rollover. No word on injuries. 2026-06-24@4:38pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
I-95 Crash
A multi-car crash I-95 southbound near exit 27. No word on injuries. 2026-06-24@3:03pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is on Pine Street just off exit I-95 exit 26. No reported injuries. 2026-06-24@1:12pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Five Arrested During Bridgeport Smoke Shop Compliance Checks
On Monday, June 15, 2026, in a coordinated effort, the Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division, together with local and state partners conducted compliance checks throughout the City of Bridgeport of establishments operating as smoke shops. During the operation, officers were alerted to the presence of marijuana and THC based products resulting in the successful seizure of approximately 23.02 lbs. of Cannabis and THC products from the following establishments. The following Smoke Shops were inspected during the detail: Dubai High Smoke Shop – 51 Boston Ave Star Convenience – 1640 Barnum Ave Fly Smoke Shop – 522 Boston Ave Mystic Clouds Smoke Shop – 4267 Main St $360.00 in Us currency believed to be proceeds from the illegal sale…
Box Truck Unboxed
A box truck lost its box shell after hitting the train overpass at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. There were no reported injuries. 2026-06-23@2:33pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Missing Fisherman Located Following Penfield Reef Incident
On June 20, 2026, during the morning hours, the body of 34-year-old Kwahiwi Edwards of Queens, New York, was located on a beach near Shoreline Drive in Stratford. Mr. Edwards had been reported missing on June 13, 2026, after he and another fisherman became stranded on the reef at Penfield Beach as the incoming tide rapidly surrounded them. A witness entered the water in an attempt to assist the fishermen but was also swept into deeper water. Responding Fairfield Police officers successfully rescued the witness and the second fisherman; however, Mr. Edwards could not be located. An extensive search and recovery operation was conducted involving local, state, and federal agencies, including marine units, dive teams, drone operators, and aviation resources.…