Armed Robbery
Barnum Avenue Citgo was just robbed of cash by two individuals with guns, according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are other details. 2026-04-09@8:45pm -- #Stratford CT #ArmedRobbery #StratfordCT #LocalNews
Fatal Fire on Hallock Street Claims One Life Despite Firefighters’ Rescue Effort
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vlZmAP0oeTw Bridgeport firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hallock Street around 9:45 p.m., where crews encountered heavy fire in the rear of the home upon arrival. According to Chief Porter, an individual outside told firefighters that a second person was still inside, prompting an aggressive interior search and rescue effort alongside fire suppression operations. Despite those efforts, one person inside the home succumbed to their injuries. Chief Porter stated that firefighters faced no operational issues, with water supply, ventilation, and rescue efforts all going “textbook.” Officials also confirmed there were no working smoke detectors inside the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, and the identity of the victim has not yet…
Bridgeport House Fire
Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.
Motorbike and Pickup Collide
A pickup and a man on a motorbike collided on Madison Avenue near Catherine Street. The man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries, the person in the pickup stopped and was cooperating with police. 2026-04-06@6:06pm-- #Bridgeport CT
ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Two Arrests After Vehicle Flees Orchard Street
At approximately 3:50 p.m., Bridgeport Police Department responded to the 120 block of Orchard Street following a ShotSpotter activation. No injuries were reported. Police say the vehicle involved fled Orchard Street and was tracked to the downtown Bridgeport area, near Lafayette Square and Fairfield Avenue. Two individuals have since been apprehended. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Fairfield in the Edge Fitness parking lot at 500 Kings Highway Cutoff. The car was fully engulfed and spread to surrounding cars. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
Van Hits House
Police are investigating why a van left the roadway in the 2600 block of Madison Avenue and struck a house. No word on injuries, the building inspector was called to the scene. 2026-04-06@11:29am-- #Bridgeport CT
Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian being struck by a car in the 180 block of Success Avenue. No word on the extent of injuries. 2026-04-03@ 9:49pm #Bridgeport CT
I-95 Crash
A multi-car crash with injuries reported I-95 northbound near exit 36. 2026-04-03@6:18pm-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Old Harding High School Burns Again
Report of a fire at the old Harding High School building on Central Ave. Firefighters discovered a fire in the gym of the building. The fire was contained to the inside of the gym, and has been knocked down at this time.