Rubbish Fire
Bridgeport firefighters extinguish a rubbish fire on the third floor of 850 Main Street before the fire extended anywhere else. 2025-04-17@1:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire
Pedestrian Struck In Bridgeport
Report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Melbourne Street. There are no further details at this time. 2025-04-16@10:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Bathroom Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters quickly extinguish a bathroom fire in the 200 block of Spring Street. 2025-04-15@11:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
I-95 Rollover
A rollover accident on I-95 southbound near exit 36. Minor injuries reported. 2025-04-14@10:25pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Set Brush Fire
Fairfield police and firefighters investigate a fire set by youths on the upper Tunxis Hill Park. No word if the youths were identified. 2025-04-14@2:11pm--#Fairfield CT
Community Gathers for Conversation on Crime and Safety
https://youtu.be/JS988suetCk BRIDGEPORT – More than 50 residents turned out for the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) meeting at Newfield Library to engage in a community conversation on crime, policing, and public safety. Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter joined the discussion, listening to concerns from residents and sharing his vision for building safer neighborhoods. The event provided a platform for open dialogue between the police and the community, focusing on collaboration and transparency. Attendees expressed concerns about gun violence, youth engagement, and the importance of community policing. Chief Porter emphasized the need for continued communication and partnership between law enforcement and residents to create lasting change. The meeting was one of several planned efforts by the East End NRZ to…
I-95 Exit Closed
State Police reporting that I-95 Exit27A SOUTHBOUND will be CLOSED overnight.
Fairfield Structure Fire
An alert neighbor spotted smoke in the 100 block of Elm Street and called the fire department. The firefighters quick response kept the small outside fire contained and it did not spread elsewhere to the home. 2025-04-07@4:00PMish #Fairfield CT - #ctfire
Protest Held After Police Fatally Shoot Dyshan Best in Bridgeport
Undeterred by the cold rain, a large crowd gathered at 999 Broad Street to protest the fatal police shooting of Dyshan Best during a foot chase on Monday. The demonstration, marked by calls for justice and accountability, concluded at Bridgeport Police Headquarters at 300 Congress Street.
https://youtu.be/O13XKKW1Wlg Bridgeport, CT – Family members of Dyshan Best, a local man fatally shot by police, are demanding transparency, accountability, and a full investigation following the release of body camera footage and initial details surrounding the incident. In an emotional public statement, family members and community advocates voiced serious concerns about the circumstances of Dyshan’s death, calling into question the police response, the handling of evidence, and what they say are conflicting narratives emerging from the authorities. “We live in an AI world that will make you think that you know things aren’t what they actually are,” one speaker said, emphasizing the need for professional analysis of all footage. “You can’t rush to judgment based on those videos.” According to…