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THREE ARRESTED AFTER BRIEF STANDOFF AT TRUMBULL MARRIOTT

TRUMBULL, CT – Three people were taken into custody at the Trumbull Marriott shortly after 11:15 a.m. following an approximately hour-long standoff involving Trumbull Police and the United States Marshals Service. Police identified the individuals as Bryce Laister, 34, of North Haven; Tyler Paolini, 32, of Trumbull; and Alexus Urban, 30, of Old Saybrook. Police said officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service went to the Hawley Lane hotel after learning Laister and Paolini had checked in the previous evening and spent the night there. Authorities had an arrest warrant for Laister. According to police, the three threatened to shoot officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service as authorities arrived. Police said Laister and Paolini are connected to…

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Early Morning Stabbing

At approximately 6:44am, Bridgeport police responded to Bass Pro Shops to report of a stabbing. A male party was stabbed in the chest and transported to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The responsible person was taken into custody.

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Fire At the Amphitheater

The Bridgeport Fire Department dispatched to the Amphitheater for a fire alarm at approximately 10:27pm. Upon arrival, a small fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system. There was no event at the time and no reported injuries. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

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BPD INVESTIGATING DECEASED MAN IN POND

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the cause of death and the identity of a man found floating in the Beardsley Park pond on Sunday afternoon. Two fishermen reported seeing an unresponsive body in a remote area in the northern part of the pond, known as Bunnell's Pond, at approximately 3:51 p.m. Sunday. Patrol officers, detectives, firefighters and medics responded. An investigator with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner arrived a short time later. The body was removed from the pond by the Bridgeport Fire Department. It was extremely decomposed. The man may have been in the water for a week, or more. He was clothed and was carrying several personal items. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday morning…

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Fairfield Restaurant Week Summer Edition

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that more than two dozen restaurants will take part in the summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week. Now in its 15th year, the ever-popular event will run for two full weeks beginning Monday, August 24th through Sunday, September 6th. Restaurants participating in the upcoming summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week will be offering special prix fixe or other discounted lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings. Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Director of Community & Economic Development, commented, “What a great way to wrap up the Summer before back-to-school! We’re thrilled to be once again offering a summer edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week, which continues to…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE ASK PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST IN P.T. BARNUM HOMICIDE

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public to help identify a male seen in photographs released by investigators. Police say he is a person of interest in the killing of Johnny Nesmith at the P.T. Barnum housing complex on August 9, 2026. Nesmith, 46, was shot numerous times outside Building 21 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Police said the shooting happened shortly after a reunion of residents and former residents of the complex that had been held the previous day, Saturday, August 8. Investigators said numerous people were near Nesmith when he was shot, but no one else was struck by gunfire. Homicide detectives are also asking anyone who may have cell phone video that could assist…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, FTC ANNOUNCE $4 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANCHESTER CITY NISSAN

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and the Federal Trade Commission announced a $4 million settlement with Manchester City Nissan and its owners and managers, resolving allegations that the business double-charged customers for “certified pre-owned” vehicles and collected unnecessary fees without consumer authorization. In January 2024, Connecticut and the FTC sued Chase Nissan LLC, which did business as Manchester City Nissan, along with its owners and managers over alleged unlawful conduct at the dealership. “Manchester City Nissan systematically ripped-off Connecticut customers through needless, unauthorized junk fees. We sued in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, and today’s settlement will now send millions of dollars back to customers. Car costs are through the roof right now, and Connecticut families deserve…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ISSUES STATEMENT AS TRIAL AGAINST META BEGINS OVER ALLEGED HARM TO CHILDREN

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued a statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed in October 2023, 29 states, including Connecticut, allege Meta deliberately designed its platforms to exploit young users’ vulnerabilities, foster compulsive use, and maximize the amount of time young people spend on Facebook and Instagram. The attorneys general also allege Meta knew about harms to young users but deceived users, parents, and the public about those risks. The lawsuit further alleges Meta illegally collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent in violation of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection…

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