Kitchen Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quickly extinguished a kitchen fire in the 1500 block of Park Avenue before it could spread further.
Bicyclist Struck By Hit & Run Driver
Bridgeport police and fire responded to East Main Street and Hamilton Street to a report of an MVA involving a bicyclist. The vehicle fled the scene, and the bicyclist sustained minor injuries. A white Toyota Rav4 out of Norwalk fled the scene according to radio reports.
SECOND Route 8/25 Crash
First responders on the scene of a SECOND crash on Route 8/25 just near exit 2b (old exit 5). No word on injuries, expect delays.
Route 8/25 Crash
First responders on the scene of a crash on Route 8/25 just past exit 2b (old exit 5). No word on injuries, expect delays.
Arrest Made in Check Fraud Case
On March 31, 2026, a financial officer for Maplewood Senior Living of Westport reported that the business had been the victim of check fraud. Three checks mailed as payments to the same vendor between October 2025 and February 2026 had allegedly been intercepted and altered to name different payees. One of the checks, in the amount of $12,085.12, was altered to list 25-year-old Tiery Mene of Rahway, New Jersey, as the payee. Further investigation, including the execution of search warrants for bank records, allegedly showed that Mene deposited the check into his personal account. After the check cleared, police said Mene made several additional payment transactions to himself and others. An arrest warrant was subsequently obtained. On Thursday, September 10,…
Stratford Health Dpt. Announces 2026 Flu Clinic
The Stratford Health Department has announced its 2026 flu clinic schedule, with three clinics planned in October at the Baldwin Center and Birdseye Municipal Complex. The clinics will serve older adults, children, Board of Education staff, and the general public. The first clinic will be held Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Art of Aging Healthy Living Expo at the Baldwin Center Studio, 1000 West Broad Street. The Health Department will partner with Beacon Pharmacy, which will provide COVID-19 and pneumonia vaccines and administer flu vaccines to individuals with UnitedHealthcare. The Stratford Health Department accepts Aetna, Aetna Medical Advantage, Anthem BCBS, Anthem BCBS Medicare Advantage, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Medicare, Medicaid/HUSKY and Oxford Health, but UnitedHealthcare does…
Crash on South Frontage Road
Report of a 2 car crash on South Frontage Road by Myrtle Ave in Bridgeport. First responders report an 11 year old's foot was stuck in the door. First responders are currently attending to those on scene.
East Side Farmers Market is open tomorrow
the East Side Farmers Market is open tomorrow from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Washington Park! For more than 18 years, the Bridgeport Health Department has proudly hosted the East Side Farmers Market, providing residents with access to fresh, affordable produce, healthy food options, community resources, and valuable health programs. EAST SIDE FARMERS MARKET Washington Park – 511 E. Washington Avenue, Bridgeport Every Wednesday through October 14 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tomorrow’s Market Features: Cooking Demo with Chef Deja | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM SNAP Matching – BFMC SFMNP Registration – City of Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services CHOICES / Aging Answers Department Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic IMPORTANT: Only three SFMNP registration days remain this season,…
I-95 Vehicle Fire
First responders on the scene of a car fire I-95 southbound between exit 17-18, closer to 18. No word on injuries.
2 AM Assault with weapon reported
At approximately 2:00 am, The Bridgeport ECC received a call reporting blood in a hallway and Bridgeport police were dispatched to the 140 block of Cowles Street. Bridgeport Hospital confirmed that a victim with a cut on the arm had self-transported to the hospital. There is no further information at this time as the Department investigates. No arrests have been made.