Route 8/25 Crash
A three-car crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2 B. No word on injuries. 2025-07-11@11:35am-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Bridgeport Crime is Down Significantly 📉
https://youtu.be/qrUy-F96lUw Chief Porter welcomed DoingItLocal into his office to share the midyear report and said the progress is thanks to a combination of strategic, data-driven policing, modern technology, and strong community engagement. According to the latest numbers, serious crime in Bridgeport is down 23% compared to this time last year. That includes: ✅ Robberies down 47% ✅ Homicides down 60% ✅ Stolen vehicles down nearly 10% ✅ Felony assaults and shootings are also trending downward Chief Porter credits the drop to smarter policing — using tools like ShotSpotter, license plate readers, surveillance cameras, and a growing fusion center. A new drone program is also on the way to assist with faster response and better investigations. Bridgeport is also rebuilding its…
Child Hit By Car
A 14-year-old child was struck by a car on Whittier Street, possibly suffering head injuries. 2025-07-09@3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
Rollover
One person was injured and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after they allegedly struck a tree and rolled over in the 500 block of Huntington Turnpike . 2025-07-09@1:28pm--#Bridgeport CT
Barnum Festival Sets Sail with “Barnum Sails the Sound” Aboard the PT Barnum
BRIDGEPORT – The Barnum Festival continued its 2025 celebration with one of its signature events, Barnum Sails the Sound, bringing together festival supporters, dignitaries, and guests for an evening cruise aboard the PT Barnum, operated by The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. This year’s Ringmaster, Greggory Gnandt, led the festivities, accompanied by members of the Barnum Festival Royal Family. Guests enjoyed scenic views of Long Island Sound while celebrating the festival’s enduring tradition of honoring the legacy of P.T. Barnum, Bridgeport’s most famous showman. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the band Shameless, whose high-energy performance kept guests dancing throughout the night as the vessel cruised across the Sound. The combination of live music, picturesque views, and lively…
Water Rescue
First responders were called to Seaside Park near the bath houses at West Beach for a water rescue. CPR was performed and the man was alert, moving and talking with first responders when he was loaded into the ambulance. 2025-06-14@12:32pm
Fairfield Police Arrest Four in Connection to Parking Lot Takeover
https://youtu.be/s7Ht_PqaCQc Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Fairfield Policeresponded to a large group of vehicles operating recklessly in the parking lot of Stop & Shop at760 Villa Avenue. The scene resembled a street takeover, with drivers performing dangerousstunts such as donuts, burnouts, and fishtails, effectively taking over the private lot and creating ahazardous environment. There were also moments prior to police arrival where the parking lotasphalt was set on fire. This behavior endangered not only the vehicle operators but also thenumerous participants who were in the parking lot, mere feet away from the vehicles, takingvideos.Upon police entry into the parking lot, the crowd and vehicles began to disperse rapidly in alldirections. It is important…
Senator Praises Rejection of UI Transmission Line Proposal
FAIRFIELD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang is applauding a recent decision by the Connecticut Siting Council to reject United Illuminating’s controversial Docket 516R proposal, which would have placed large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North Railroad corridor through Fairfield and Bridgeport. In a preliminary straw poll vote, the Council voted 4-2 against the proposal, signaling strong opposition and setting the stage for a formal denial. The vote means United Illuminating will now be required to submit a new and fully revised application if it wishes to move forward. “This is a major victory for the people of Fairfield, Bridgeport, and every community that stood together to oppose a harmful, unnecessary project,” Senator Hwang said. “The people spoke—clearly, persistently, and passionately—and…
Structure Fire… Again
Firefighters were once again dispatched to a structure fire at the vacant building located at George and Center Street. We were there on May 1st for the previous fire at this location. Mayor Ganim mentioned in his State of the City address that this building is scheduled for demolition soon. 2025-06-12 @ 12:46 PM – #Bridgeport CT – ctfire
I-95 Shutdown
I-95 Northbound between exits 38 and 39 is shut down following an investigation for a missing person potentially found deceased on the side of the highway with motorcycle. UPDATE: The left lane is opening up and Exit 37 is CLOSED