Fire In The Rear Of A Home
Report of a fire in the rear of a home on Stratfield Pl in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly put out the fire before it extended to the attic. There is no report of any injuries.
2 Motorcycle and One Car Highway Crash
Report of a crash involving 2 Motorcycles and a car on I-95 Northbound by exit 19. First responders are on scene, reporting two transported for their injuries.
Burglary
Police are investigating a burglary on Helen Street. There are no further details at this time. 2026-06-20@6:48pm #Bridgeport CT
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was a van on Rolling Wood Drive. Police extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. 2026-06-20@6:01pm-- #Trumbull CT
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE FOR CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI) requiring the State of Connecticut to extend uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employees, providing critical protections to the workers who maintain Connecticut’s roads and highways. The agreement provides up to $1 million in coverage per person for CTDOT employees injured by uninsured or underinsured drivers while performing their job duties, including when these workers are outside of their assigned vehicles in active work zones. The coverage mirrors protections already in place for the Connecticut State Police, who also face similar risks on the roads while performing their jobs. It will be provided under…
Fairfield Dog Days Returns June 28
5th Annual Fairfield Dog Days Community EventPresented by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Fairfield, CT - This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th, from 11:00am to 4:00pm and includes vendors, dog-centric activities, entertainment, giveaways, and more. The free event is a full family day event for all ages. This lively outdoor festival brings together dog lovers, local businesses, and animal advocates to celebrate the Fairfield community and pamper four-legged best friends. "It's a wonderful event for the community with activities for kids and adults, and allows Adopt-A-Dog to show off some of our adorable adoptables! We look forward to having positive and fun days and hope to recruit some new foster families as well". Vendor applications are open.…
Scooter Fire To House
Firefighters recived a call of a scooter on fire at the 700 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. On arrival they saw that the scooter fire extended to the house and quickly put out the fire. There are no reported injuries at this time.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 12 UNUSED, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that his administration is releasing $15.2 million in state funding to support assessment and remediation activities at 12 blighted properties across Connecticut, helping cover the costs of cleaning up these unused, polluted parcels so they can be redeveloped and returned to productive use, including for the creation of new housing and other economic development and job growth opportunities. The grants are being distributed through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Brownfield Remediation and Development Program. This round of funding will support investigation and cleanup activities on 267 acres of land and are expected to leverage more than $81 million in private investments. “By partnering with towns and developers, we…
Stratford Police Warn Residents About Bank Impersonation Scam
The Stratford Police Department is warning residents about a bank impersonation scam that has recently targeted local residents and caused substantial financial losses. Scammers contact victims while posing as representatives from their bank. They often use spoofed phone numbers that appear to be legitimate bank numbers and may have personal information, account details or knowledge of recent transactions, making the call seem legitimate. The scammer creates a sense of urgency by claiming your account has been compromised, involved in fraud or linked to criminal activity. They then instruct victims to withdraw money from their accounts and send it through wire transfers, cash apps, cryptocurrency, gift cards or other methods. Within the past month alone, residents have lost hundreds of thousands…
Bridgeport Celebrates Juneteenth
https://youtu.be/M2Hw18HSAfM Bridgeport marked Juneteenth today with a celebration of freedom, culture, history, and community. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. The day has since become a time to reflect on the end of slavery in the United States while also celebrating Black history, achievement, family, and community pride. In Bridgeport, the holiday brought people together to honor that history while enjoying music, food, vendors, fellowship, and family-friendly activities. For many, Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder of the long road toward equality, justice, and opportunity. The holiday is now recognized nationally, but in Bridgeport, Juneteenth remains deeply local:…