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Bridgeport Woman Fatally Stabbed at Park Avenue Rooming House; Homicide Investigation Underway

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the death of a woman found stabbed at a Park Avenue rooming house shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Officers were dispatched to the 350 block of Park Avenue around 12:05 am for an altercation involving numerous persons. The victim, 41-year-old Willesha Riddick of Bridgeport, was bleeding and unresponsive at the front door of the house. She was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital and pronounced deceased. It was determined Ms. Reddick was stabbed multiple times. A second female suffered a minor stab wound at the house. She was treated at Bridgeport Hospital and released. Homicide Detectives conducted interviews throughout the night. The Major Crimes Unit was processing scene into the morning. The stabbings…

Bridgeport

Pedestrian Struck On Way To Cookout

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian struck on Stratford Ave by Carroll Ave in Bridgeport. According to witnesses on scene, she was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street on her way to Dropp's birthday cookout.

Stratford

I-95 Crash

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A crash with injuries reported on I-95 northbound at 32 off ramp. 2026-06-08 @7:31pm-- #Stratford CT

Bridgeport

2 On Motorbike Struck

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A child was taken to the hospital after his motorbike collided with a car on Stillman Street near East Main Street, according to unconfirmed radio reports. This is breaking news and details can change. 2026-06-08@6:56pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Occupants Flee From Rollover

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police investigate a rollover accident on Success Avenue. Witnesses told us the occupants of the rolled-over vehicle fled on foot. 2026-06-08@5:16pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

UPDATE: Woman Arrested Following Sunday Morning Assault and Carjacking Incident in Bridgeport

Jun 8, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police have released additional information regarding an incident that occurred Sunday morning in the area of Donald Court and Eckart Street. At approximately 8:47 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to reports of an assault. Initial information indicated that a man had suffered a neck injury during an altercation. Police have since clarified that the incident was not a stabbing, as was initially believed. As the investigation progressed, police arrested Abrnalesa Orellano, 32, of Bridgeport. She was charged with Second-Degree Assault, Carjacking, Interfering with an Officer/Resisting Arrest, and Reckless Driving. The male victim suffered a neck injury that was determined to be non-life threatening. Police have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the assault, the alleged carjacking, or…

Westport

Possible Swatting Incident

Jun 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: At approximately 10:32am on Monday, June 8, 2026, Bedford Middle School, located at 88 North Avenue, received a threat via telephone call placed to the main office. The caller reported that explosive devices had been placed within the school and that armed individuals were currently inside it. Westport Police with the assistance of mutual aid from neighboring agencies wereimmediately notified and responded to secure the premises and investigate. BedfordMiddle School was placed into a lockdown protocol. Although there was noincident occurring there, neighboring Staples High School was also placed into anapproximately hour-long shelter in place protocol as a precaution. Westport officers assisted by officers and canine units from Fairfield, Norwalk and the Connecticut State Police as well as…

Bridgeport

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Jun 7, 2026 Alex

Report of a motor vehicle fire on I-95 Northbound by exit 26. State police on scene are reporting a fully involved fire. with the vehicle in the shoulder.

State News

Blumenthal and Pappas Introduce Bill To Crack Down On Claims Sharks Targeting Veterans

Jun 7, 2026 Alex

BLUMENTHAL & PAPPAS INTRODUCE BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CLAIMS SHARKS SCAMMING VETERANS The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would strengthen VA’s ability to combat predatory companies targeting veterans’ benefits [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to hold claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans’ and survivors’ earned benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The lawmakers’ Stopping Abuse, Fraud, and Exploitation by Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (SAFEGUARD) Veterans Act would clarify that only accredited individuals can assist veterans with VA benefit claims. And it…

Bridgeport

Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Jun 7, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police are investigating a reported knife assault that occurred in the area of Donald Court and Eckart Street. At approximately 8:47 a.m., officers responded after a man reported being assaulted by a woman armed with a knife. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening laceration to the neck. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police said no additional information is available at this time.