Kitchen Fire
An air-fryer caused a kitchen fire on Yarwood Street. Firefighters quickly had the fire under control. 2026-04-15@1:42pm-- #Stratford CT
I-95 Exit 33 Closed
I-95 exit 33, both north and southbound, is closed due to a crash involving a motorcycle. According to unconfirmed reports, the motorcyclist had agonal breathing. Dispatch wanted to give CPR instructions but the civilians that were on scene did not feel comfortable giving CPR. When help arrived, EMS helped stabilize him, but did not have a transport vehicle, so they called Stratford to assist. 2026-04-15@1:11pm-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Marshalls Closed….Again
Once again, due to structural issues with the building, Marshalls at 4487 Main Street has been closed. The building inspector has been called to the scene. The building was also closed back on March 7th. 2026-04-15@9:02am-- #Bridgeport CT
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Trust Act as CT Leaders Defend “Sovereign State” Rights
Attorney General William Tong, Governor Ned Lamont, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statements after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit targeting Connecticut’s Trust Act. “This is the sovereign state of Connecticut, and it is my honor to be its Attorney General. The sovereign people of Connecticut have exercised our right to pass state laws like the Trust Act that prioritize public safety and ensure that all people can trust and rely on law enforcement to keep us safe. “It is our policy and the law of the state of Connecticut to respect and honor immigrant workers and families, and we welcome their contributions to our state. It is a shame that the President and…
4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport
Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…
House Fire in Bridgeport
[video mp4="https://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/master-447.mp4"][/video] Report of a structure fire on Lakeside Dr. in Bridgeport. Firefighters got on scene to a fire in the garage that extended to the room above. There are no human injuries, but one cat was burned.
Basement Fire
A basement fire in the 100 block of Alice Street forced 5 adults and 2 children from their home. Everyone made it out safely. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-04-11@2026-04-11@11:13am #Bridgeportct #ctfire
Man Stabbed
[video mp4="https://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/master-385.mp4"][/video] Bridgeport Police responded to the 200 block of State Street for an assault. One man was stabbed in the neck, and was transported to the hospital, and the suspect fled the scene. Police are currently investigating.
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with 2022 Fairfield Church Shooting
https://youtu.be/XJFKh1KqqAI Fairfield Police have made an arrest in connection with a 2022 shooting at a local church that left a 15-year-old Stratford boy dead and another juvenile injured. According to police, officers responded on July 9, 2022, to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the Calvin United Church of Christ on Kings Highway East, where a large gathering of several hundred people was underway. Officers entered the building and located two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where one later succumbed to his injuries. An extensive investigation followed, led by Fairfield Police detectives with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit. Investigators ultimately identified a suspect who was 16 years old at…
Armed Robbery
Barnum Avenue Citgo was just robbed of cash by two individuals with guns, according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are other details. 2026-04-09@8:45pm -- #Stratford CT #ArmedRobbery #StratfordCT #LocalNews