Month: April 2025

Westport

Westport Man Arrested for Hidden Camera in Shared Bathroom

Apr 24, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT – Westport Police have arrested 38-year-old Albert Steven Bermudez Ocampo of Westport following an investigation into a hidden camera discovered in a shared apartment bathroom. On April 2nd, 2025, a complainant reported finding the hidden camera, which had allegedly recorded them using the bathroom without consent. The apartment was shared with a married couple. Following an investigation involving search warrants and witness interviews, police identified Bermudez Ocampo as the suspect. An arrest warrant was issued, and on April 17th, Bermudez Ocampo was taken into custody at his residence during the execution of a search warrant. He was charged with Voyeurism and released after posting a $50,000 court-set bond. His court date is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigating Two Morning Commercial Burglaries

Apr 24, 2025 Alex

Bridgeport Police are investigating two separate commercial burglaries reported Thursday morning. The first was reported at 9:09 a.m. in the 700 block of Arctic Street, and the second at 10:34 a.m. in the 500 block of Hallett Street. Keep your house safe with the Eufy Security SoloCam S340! it’s what we personally recommend and use in our business! Amazon Associate Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. When you shop through our Amazon affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue providing free, local breaking news to the Greater Bridgeport area. Every purchase made through our links directly contributes to keeping DoingItLocal running. Thank you for helping…

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Bridgeport Food & Beverage

Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of NY Caffeine’s Newest Location in Downtown Bridgeport

Apr 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/0kVpFE0tXHA Bridgeport, CT — Downtown Bridgeport is now buzzing with even more energy as NY Caffeine officially opened its doors at 855 Main Street with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Local officials, community leaders, and coffee enthusiasts gathered to welcome the café’s newest location to the heart of the city. The event drew enthusiastic support from city leadership, including Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who joined in the celebration and congratulated the NY Caffeine team for investing in the city’s vibrant downtown. “We’re thrilled to welcome a new business to our community,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a great addition to Main Street and a sign of the continued revitalization happening in Bridgeport.” With warm remarks and applause from…

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Westport

The Westport Police Department Teams with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Apr 22, 2025 Alex

[Westport, CT] – On Saturday, April 26 th , from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Westport PoliceDepartment and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National PrescriptionDrug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets,capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Collection sites will not acceptsyringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed intheir original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.For more than a decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneededmedications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway toaddiction.Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close…

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Norwalk

Norwalk: Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Wilson Avenue

Apr 22, 2025 Alex

Shortly after 7:00 PM on April 19th, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on Wilson Avenue. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, where the bicyclist was found with serious injuries and transported to the hospital for treatment. Norwalk Police Accident Investigators are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone who witnessed the accident or has information is urged to contact Officer Taylor Equi at tequi@norwalkct.gov or (203) 854-3035, or leave an anonymous tip by calling the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111.

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Norwalk

UPDATE: One Displaced After Kitchen Fire on Lockwood Lane in Norwalk; Red Cross Assisting

Apr 21, 2025 Alex

A kitchen fire broke out on April 20th on Lockwood Lane in Norwalk, prompting a swift response from first responders who quickly brought the blaze under control. While the fire was contained to the kitchen area, one resident was displaced as a result of the damage. The American Red Cross is helping one family – one adult after a fire today on Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family's immediate needs. Responders included: Heather Dunn, Max Morenberg, Namrata Kanwal and Jon Basso. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more. The Red…

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