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Bridgeport Police Arrest Domestic Assault Suspect After Sanford Place Response

May 28, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police today arrested a 31-year-old man for a domestic assault that caused a large police response on Sanford Place on Tuesday afternoon. Bryan James Hernaiz, whose most recent address is New Rochelle, New York, but has also lived in Bridgeport, was taken into custody at his workplace in Fairfield on Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, patrol officers were called to an apartment building on Sanford Place where a woman told them she had been punched by Hernaiz. Officers believed Hernaiz might be barricaded inside the woman's apartment armed with an assault rifle. A perimeter was established. A negotiator and members of the Emergency Services Unit were activated. Emergency Service Officers eventually entered the apartment. They…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Scooter Crash at North Avenue and Thompson Street

On May 26, 2026, at approximately 4:19 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a motorized scooter. The collision occurred at the intersection of North Avenue and Thompson Street. Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Firefighters, and American Medical Response were dispatched to the location. Officers arrived on scene and observed Bridgeport Firefighters rendering medical aid to the operator of the motorized scooter. The motorized scooter operator was identified as an 18-year-old male of Bridgeport and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The operator of the gray Honda CRV stayed on scene. The female operator was identified as a 33-year-old Stratford resident. The scene was secured and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team was…

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Over A Dozen Shots Fired On North Ave

May 26, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A viewer texted us to let us know they heard well over a dozen shots fired in the area of 1500 North Ave in Bridgeport. On scene there were state, Fairfield, and Bridgeport police. It does not appear anyone was shot at this time, but this is a developing story.

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Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction

May 24, 2026 Alex

Mayor Ganim Announces Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; City Council Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today celebrated the adoption of the City of Bridgeport’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, marking a historic milestone for residents, businesses, and taxpayers across the city. The mayor’s budget approved by City Council lowers Bridgeport’s mill rate by approximately 40%, reducing it to 27.95, the lowest level the city has seen in decades. The reduction follows unprecedented growth in Bridgeport’s grand list, which has risen to approximately $13 billion, reflecting increased property values, economic investment, and renewed confidence in the city’s future. The budget also includes historic investments in education, libraries, senior and veteran tax relief, public services, and neighborhood…

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Structure Fire

May 24, 2026 Alex

Report of a fire at the 100 block of Bunnell Street in Bridgeport. First responders on scene reported an internal fire and are currently putting it out at this time.

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Rollover Crash

May 22, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A one car rollover has shut down State Street near Yale Street in Bridgeport. The person in the car fled the scene. Police have found the alleged person that fled on Warden street, but no info is confirmed at this time.

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Teen Shot 3 Times At Trumbull Gardens

May 21, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

An 18-year-old was shot in the leg, hip, and abdomen in the 400 block of Trumbull Gardens. He was transported to an area hospital. Police said no arrests have been made, and updates will be provided once available.

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Tree Hits House

May 21, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A tree hit a house on Greenfield Drive, causing structural damage. The building inspector was called. There were no injuries reported. 2026-05-21@3:08pm #Bridgeport CT