According to unconfirmed radio reports from state police, police are currently investigating a report of shots fired in the area of the 1400 block of Reservoir Avenue. The current report is that police are looking for a black vehicle with multiple occupants.
Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash outside a church at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Central Avenue, where multiple people were injured, and one driver had to be extricated from a vehicle. Firefighters arrived to find at least one occupant trapped inside a heavily damaged car. Crews used specialized extrication tools to free the driver while EMS personnel treated victims at the scene. Several injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for further medical evaluation. The crash occurred near a church property, drawing a large emergency response and temporarily impacting traffic in the area as first responders worked to secure the scene and assist the injured. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the…
A thirty-year-old man was stabbed in the chest at Shelton and East Main Street. 2026-01-09@11:44pm-- #Bridgeport CT
A report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 8/25 near exit 3 (Boston Ave Exit) 2026-01-09@5:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area. 2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour
https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
https://youtube.com/shorts/LMXaIuv9tOA Report of a 2 car accident, where one car struck a house at the 200 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
https://youtube.com/shorts/Hy3Gpg5BFrQ Report of a fire on the 1100 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the third floor that was quickly knocked down. One party was treated for smoke inhalation. There are no further details at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
https://youtu.be/93lqQa1IGho Bridgeport, CT — January 6, 2026 — Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department announced a new partnership with Flock Safety on Tuesday that will introduce drones as first responders to emergency calls throughout the city, marking a significant expansion of Bridgeport’s public safety technology. The Drone as First Responder (DFR) program will allow drones to be automatically deployed to 911 calls, ShotSpotter alerts, fires, and other emergencies, often arriving on scene before police officers or firefighters. The drones provide real-time aerial views to first responders, helping them assess situations more quickly, deploy resources more safely, and improve decision-making before personnel arrive on the ground. “This program gives us eyes in the sky,” said Police Chief Roderick Porter.…
One person was injured when a car went over an embankment at Avalon Gates Royce Apartments and landed on top of a pool heater by the community pool. 2026-01-06@3:35pm-- #Trumbull CT We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/... or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
