Police Pursuit Ends On I-95
A police pursuit ended on Exit 19 on I-95 Southbound in Southport. According to unconfirmed radio reports one officer was injured by a dog bite, but there is nothing confirmed at this time.
Over A Dozen Shots Fired On North Ave
A viewer texted us to let us know they heard well over a dozen shots fired in the area of 1500 North Ave in Bridgeport. On scene there were state, Fairfield, and Bridgeport police. It does not appear anyone was shot at this time, but this is a developing story.
BLUMENTHAL, DELUZIO, & BOYLE INTRODUCE BILL RESTORING LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR AMTRAK PASSENGERS
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) introduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, legislation providing Amtrak passengers a pathway to seek justice after incidents of negligence or misconduct. In 2019, Amtrak quietly implemented a broad arbitration agreement and class action waiver policy that include personal injury claims, such as gross negligence and wrongful death, as well as claims of discrimination. The policy’s forced arbitration provision requires Amtrak passengers to forfeit their right to sue Amtrak in a U.S. court for any reason with the purchase of an Amtrak ticket. The Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act prohibits Amtrak from continuing to impose its forced arbitration and class action waiver policy…
Attorney General Tong Says Office Will Scrutinize Eversource Rate Hike Request
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING EVERSOURCE RATE HIKE (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding news that Eversource intends to file for a double-digit rate hike this summer. “Connecticut families are getting crushed by unaffordable energy costs while Eversource executives crow to Wall Street over surging profits and rake in multimillion dollar bonuses. But they choose now to demand hundreds of millions of dollars more. Why? Because after years of litigation and lobbying, they finally ran their chief regulator out of town. They want a rate hike now not because they need one, but because they think they can get away with it. We’re going to scrutinize every profit, every bonus, every perk and every…
Fairfield University Art Museum To Present James Welling: Cento
Fairfield University Art Museum Presents James Welling: Cento September 25 – December 12 The Fairfield University Art Museum announces a new museum exhibition of the work of renowned Contemporary photographer James Welling, opening September 25 and on view through December 12, 2026. Fairfield University Art Museum is pleased to present James Welling: Cento, a major exhibition of the photographer’s work focusing on the classical world, in its first American museum presentation. The exhibition will be on view from September 25 to December 12, in the Museum’s Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Cento will present more than 60 photographs by Connecticut-born, American photographer James Welling (b. 1951), featuring architecture and statuary of ancient Greece and…
Trumbull Police Arrest Suspect in $900,000 Gold Coin Fraud Scheme
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, members of the Trumbull Police Department Detective Bureau, Crime Suppression Unit, and the Bridgeport Police Task Force arrested Tushar Sharma, 23, of India, currently residing in Arcadia, California, following an investigation into a fraud scheme targeting a Trumbull resident. The investigation began after the victim reported receiving a Microsoft Windows pop-up message in March 2026. The victim contacted the telephone number associated with the message and was connected with an individual claiming to be a Federal Trade Commission agent. Over the course of the following month, the victim was falsely informed that her assets and family were in danger and was instructed to transfer funds to a purported federal agent for safekeeping. As a result…
Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction
Mayor Ganim Announces Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; City Council Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today celebrated the adoption of the City of Bridgeport’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, marking a historic milestone for residents, businesses, and taxpayers across the city. The mayor’s budget approved by City Council lowers Bridgeport’s mill rate by approximately 40%, reducing it to 27.95, the lowest level the city has seen in decades. The reduction follows unprecedented growth in Bridgeport’s grand list, which has risen to approximately $13 billion, reflecting increased property values, economic investment, and renewed confidence in the city’s future. The budget also includes historic investments in education, libraries, senior and veteran tax relief, public services, and neighborhood…
Structure Fire
Report of a fire at the 100 block of Bunnell Street in Bridgeport. First responders on scene reported an internal fire and are currently putting it out at this time.
Sen. Tony Hwang Named Legislator of the Year by Connecticut Library Association
Sen. Hwang Named “Legislator of the Year” by Statewide CT Library Association REDDING – State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) was recently honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Connecticut Library Association, the representative body for Connecticut libraries, during a recognition event at the Mark Twain Library in West Redding, recognizing his bipartisan leadership supporting libraries, freedom to read, digital access, and public education across Connecticut. The association specifically recognized Sen. Hwang’s role in drafting and advancing landmark bipartisan legislation in 2025 that protected Connecticut libraries from restrictive and costly e-book licensing practices, helping expand digital access for residents while easing financial pressure on local communities and taxpayers. Sen. Hwang offered remarks at the event and emphasized the important role…
Heavy Police Presence
Report of heavy police presence on East Main Street and Jane Street. At least one person was taken to the hospital for a taser deployment. This is an actively developing story and there are no further details at this time.