Two Arrested for Illegal Cannibas Sales

Two Arrested Following Investigation into Illegal Cannabis Sales at Local Vape Shop On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, members of the Special Services Division served a search warrant at A-to-Z Tobacco Vape located at 108 Connecticut Avenue. This is part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of marijuana and THC products from A-to-Z Tobacco and Vape. Investigators located several pop-top style containers of marijuana, pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes, and KRATOM, a Schedule I narcotic. Investigators found a fake wall, which locked and unlocked with a remote-controlled magnet. A large amount of marijuana flower and THC cannabis products were located inside. Items seized were as follows: -12.5 pounds of marijuana flower and THC products -926 capsules totaling 562.6 grams of Kratom.…

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NEW OPTIONAL HOME REPAIR PROTECTION PROGRAM

City of Bridgeport and City Council Announce New Optional Home Repair Protection Program for Homeowners New Program Offers Bridgeport Homeowners Additional Protection Against Unexpected Water and Sewer Line Repair Costs at No Cost to City Taxpayers Bridgeport, CT— Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport City Council are pleased to announce the launch of a new homeowner education and protection program through SLWA Insurance Services (SLWA), an independent company and part of HomeServe North America a partnership with the National League of Cities. The program, which became available October 1, 2026, provides Bridgeport homeowners with access to optional emergency repair protection plans designed to help address unexpected and potentially costly repairs to residential water service lines, sewer lines, and interior plumbing systems.…

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Bingo Night Fundraiser in Bridgeport

The Daughters of Penelope, Chapter 41 in Bridgeport, will host a community Bingo Night at Brewport on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser will feature bingo, prizes, and food, with proceeds supporting the chapter’s charitable efforts. Community members are invited to enjoy a fun evening while supporting a good cause.

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FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs MOTORCYCLE COLLISION

On October 8, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a report of a collision with a motor vehicle versus a motorcycle in the 2500 block of Park Avenue. The initial caller reported that a male motorcyclist was unresponsive and that a large crowd was beginning to gather at the scene. Emergency personnel were dispatched immediately. Upon arrival, Bridgeport police officers observed emergency medical personnel providing aid to the unresponsive motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center by American Medical Response (AMR). Despite emergency medical efforts, the 28-year-old Bridgeport resident succumbed to his injuries at approximately 12:31 a.m. on October 9, 2026. Bridgeport police officers secured the scene, and the Bridgeport Police Department’s…

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