3 Car Crash!
Report of a 3 car accident with minor injuries on Stratford Ave by Hewitt Street in Bridgeport.
Fairfield Police Launch School Zone Speed Safety Program Starting May 1
Fairfield Police Department Launching School Zone Speed Safety Program Beginning 5/1/2026 Fairfield, CT – The Fairfield Police Department, in partnership with Altumint, announced the launch of Fairfield’s School Zone Speed Safety Program at designated school zone locations throughout town. The program will begin on 5/1/2026 with a warning period running through 5/31/2026. During this time, qualifying violations captured at posted locations will result in warning notices. Beginning 6/1/2026, citations will be issued for qualifying violations. The School Zone Speed Safety Program was created to encourage safer driving speeds and help protect students, families, school staff, and all pedestrians traveling through school zones. The program will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at posted enforcement locations. “Keeping our…
Bridgeport Police Launch Nightclub Compliance Checks Ahead of Summer
Bridgeport Police Conduct Nightclub Compliance Checks The Bridgeport Police Department began 2026 compliance checks of nightclubs on Friday, April 24, to determine if they have the proper licenses and permits. The checks started with clubs on the East Side and will continue throughout the city through the summer. A special detail of supervisors and officers checked five establishments on East Main Street on Friday night. The managers and owners were given packets on how to properly register as a "nightclub" under Chapter 5.88 of the Municipal Code of City Ordinances and were advised on how to complete the application. No enforcement action was taken on Friday night. However, there will be citations issued or other action taken in the future…
Kitchen Fire
Report of a kitchen fire at the 100 block of Alice Street in Bridgeport. The fire is out at this time.
Stratford Police Arrest Suspect in April Homicide Investigation
The Stratford Police Department responded to 437 Woodstock Avenue on April 04, 2026 at approximately 2340 hours on report of a disturbance. This incident was determined to be a homicide. Paul T. Balzarano (08-23-1982) was identified as the deceased victim. He died as the result of suffering multiple gunshot wounds. On April 28, 2026, the investigation of this incident culminated with the arrest of Robert Kopasz (07-23-2003). Robert Kopasz is charged with: Murder by Firearm Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon without a Certificate Illegal Violation of Fire Rate Enhancement (Machine Gun) Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Robert Kopasz was issued an April 28, 2026 court date. He is being held in lieu of…
Bridgeport Police Arrest Armed Suspect After Confrontation on Stratford Avenue
On April 26, 2026, at approximately 7:10 PM, Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the intersection of Stratford Avenue & Union Avenue on the report of armed suspect(s) in the street stopping citizens in their vehicles. Upon arrival, uniformed officers observed one male suspect brandishing a handgun. That suspect was on foot, repositioning himself around an occupied pickup truck, while he pointed the firearm in the direction of responding officers. The suspect refused officers commands to drop the weapon. The occupied vehicle then sped off, eastbound on Stratford Avenue, as the suspect tried to hold onto the vehicle. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Deron L. Brooks of Bridgeport CT, was unable to hold onto the vehicle and ultimately fell into the…
Bridgeport Announces Free Park Stickers Ahead of 2026 Season
MAYOR GANIM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AND ROLLOUT OF FREE PARK STICKERS AHEAD OF 2026 SEASON BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim, in partnership with the Department of Public Facilities Parks and Recreation, is pleased to announce the rollout of free park stickers for Bridgeport residents, valid through May 2028. A special distribution day will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, ahead of the official opening of City parks for Memorial Day weekend. On April 26, residents may obtain their free park stickers at the following locations from 8am to 4pm: Seaside Park – West Beach Seaside Park – Perry Memorial Arch Additional Distribution Locations (Starting April 27) Beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, residents may…
Norwalk Police Arrest Man in Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested On November 15, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division responded to a report of two juveniles who were sexually assaulted. The suspect was reported to be a former family acquaintance. The investigation was assumed by the Special Victims Unit, where Detective Rodriguez identified the suspect as Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua. Following an extensive investigation, Detective Rodriguez developed probable cause and applied for an arrest warrant, which was issued by Stamford Superior Court. On April 20, 2026, Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua was taken into custody without incident. Arrested: Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua, 36, of Orange, CTCharges: Sexual assault in the fourth degree (2 counts) and illegal sexual contact with victim under 16 (2 counts)Bond: $100,000Court: April 21, 2026 Norwalk Police…
Route 8 Crash!
Report of a crash on Route 8 Northbound by exit 1D. First responders are on their way at this time.
Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull
The Bridgeport Police arrested a city man Thursday for numerous recent domestic violence assaults after he was pursued into Trumbull and briefly hid in the woods there. Angel Montanez, 24, had an active felony warrant when he was spotted by a Bridgeport officer driving north on the 25/8 Connector shortly before noon. Montanez abandoned his car shortly thereafter and was taken into custody in a residential Trumbull neighborhood near the border with Monroe. According to the warrant, Montanez was charged with Strangulation in the Second Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the Second Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree, Stalking, Risk of Injury to a Minor (two counts), Robbery in the Third Degree, Assault in the Third Degree (4 counts), Criminal Mischief…