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Knife-Point Robbery Sparks Pursuit

The Bridgeport Police arrested two men from the New Haven area on Thursday after they robbed the Gala Foods Supermarket at 1457 Fairfield Avenue at knifepoint and then engaged officers in a motor vehicle pursuit. Osvaldo Beard-Beltran 30, of North Haven, was charged with Robbery in the Second Degree, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Assault in the Third Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree, Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, Larceny in the Sixth Degree, Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle and Engaging Police in a Pursuit. He was given a bond of $100,000. Giovanni Rivera, 35, of New Haven, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the Second Degree, Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor…

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Woman Biting People

Jan 29, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

First responders dispatched to the 200 block of North Bishop Avenue for a woman randomly biting people. 2026-01-29@6:00pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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2 Suspects Caught After Robbery/Pursuit

Jan 29, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police say Gala Foods on Fairfield Avenue was robbed leading to a pursuit that ended in Woodbridge with two people taken into custody. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

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Bridgeport Police Seek Suspect in Black Rock Avenue Homicide; $4 Million Warrant Issued

Jan 28, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police have an arrest warrant for the man who murdered a young mother, Eveling-IIena Rayo-Mairena, 24, in front her child in October 2025 on Black Rock Avenue. The warrant charges Douglas Jose Centeno-Vargas, 30, with Murder, Risk of Injury to a Minor and Tampering with Evidence. The bond is $4 million. Detectives identified Centeno-Vargas as the suspect roughly 12 hours into their investigation. They subsequently learned that after dragging Rayo-Mairena out of a car and leaving her on the street at around 9:30 p.m. on October 21st, 2025, Centano-Vargas went to JFK Airport in New York and boarded a plane at around 3:30 a.m. on October 22nd bound for Nicaragua. Detectives are continuing to investigate who helped Centeno-Vargas leave…

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Pedestrian Struck

Jan 27, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian being struck at Fairfield and Commerce Drive. There are no further details. 2026-01-27@6:17pm #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

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UPDATE on Pasadena Place Fire

Jan 25, 2026 Alex

https://youtube.com/shorts/kUL9csTA_ZY Report of a fire on the second story of a home in the 200 block of Pasadena Place in Bridgeport. Firefighters have put the fire out at this time. Video credit: Michael Reves

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Structure Fire!

Jan 25, 2026 Alex

Report of a fire on the second story of a home in the 200 block of Pasadena Place in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene confirming the fire and are currently putting it out at this time.

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Pedestrian Struck at Kossuth and Jane Streets

Jan 24, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Kossuth and Jane Streets in Bridgeport around 9:22 p.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene. The extent of injuries has not been confirmed at this time. Police report this was a domestic situation.... 2026-01-24@9:22pm -- #Bridgeport CT #BridgeportNews #CTTraffic #CTAlerts #FirstResponders #doingitlocally

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The Bridgeport Police arrested 2 men on Animal Cruelty charges

Jan 24, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport residents Benito Islesias, 72, and Rusty Rodriguez, 46, were taken into custody at around 11:45 p.m. Friday. Rodriguez was also charged with Interfering with an Officer after he disregarded commands by the police and attempted to hide one of the three dogs from officers. Both men posted bond and were released. They are scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on January 30th. Officers responded to the 400 block of Union Avenue after dispatchers received an anonymous call that dogs had been left outside in the freezing cold for a several hours. Police found two of the dogs barking and tethered to separate dilapidated wooden shelters in the backyard. A third dog was located in the basement. There were…

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Mayor Ganim Declares Snow Emergency, Parking Ban for City of Bridgeport Beginning at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th

Jan 23, 2026 Alex

City Also Activates Cold Weather Protocol from January 23, 2026, to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 27, 2026; Storm Predicted to Bring 12-18” of Heavy Snow Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending snowfall due to impact, Mayor Ganim is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th. A cold weather protocol will also be in effect from 12:00 PM Friday, January 23rd to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 28th. During a snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets and heed alternate side of street parking on all other streets. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A…

Knife-Point Robbery Sparks Pursuit

Woman Biting People

2 Suspects Caught After Robbery/Pursuit

Bridgeport Police Seek Suspect in Black Rock Avenue Homicide; $4 Million Warrant Issued

Pedestrian Struck

UPDATE on Pasadena Place Fire

Structure Fire!

Pedestrian Struck at Kossuth and Jane Streets

The Bridgeport Police arrested 2 men on Animal Cruelty charges

Mayor Ganim Declares Snow Emergency, Parking Ban for City of Bridgeport Beginning at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th

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