Bridgeport

Fatal Crash

CORRECTION: This was not a car crash, rather an accident occurred while they were fixing a car. Report of a fatal car crash at the intersection of William Street and Roosevelt Street in Bridgeport. Police are at this time confirming one fatality but the investigation is still ongoing.

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Deadly Hit-and-Run on Park Avenue

On July 13, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, Bridgeport Police and emergency crews responded to Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue after multiple calls reported a pedestrian struck by a hit-and-run driver. The victim, identified as 81-year-old Angela Pagan of Bridgeport, was transported to St. Vincentโ€™s Hospital where she later died from her injuries. A preliminary investigation determined the vehicle was traveling north on Park Avenue and did not stop after the collision. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team is actively investigating and urges anyone with information to contact Officer E. Quiles at 203-576-7640 or Eroildo.Quiles@Bridgeportct.gov. Tips can also be left anonymously at 203-576-TIPS.

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Bridgeport Crime is Down Significantly ๐Ÿ“‰

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: โœ… Robberies down 47% โœ… Homicides down 60% โœ… Stolen vehicles down nearly 10% โœ… Felony assaults and shootings are also trending downward Chief Porter credits the drop to smarter policing โ€” 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…

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