Bridgeport News: Early Saturday Morning Crash
2024-01-20 @Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash with injuries at Park Avenue and Ashton Street Saturday morning.
Bridgeport News: Affinity Ribbon Cutting
Today, a ribbon was cut at Bridgeport’s first cannabis dispensary, Affinity Dispensary, located in the West End at 2000 Commerce Drive. This dispensary is one of four locations set to open throughout Bridgeport. Ray Pantalena, the operator of Affinity, has dubbed this privately-owned location a "superstore," boasting an impressive 8,000 square feet, providing ample space to cater to both adult users and medical patients. Due to its substantial size, Affinity Bridgeport has earned the distinction of being the largest dispensary in Connecticut. Moreover, it is anticipated to generate 50 new jobs. Additionally, the dispensary is committed to contributing 3% of its sales tax back into Bridgeport through the Cannabis Trust Fund, an initiative currently underway with the Bridgeport City Council.…
I-95 Crash
2024-01-19@4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the exit 27 on-ramp on I-95 northbound is causing delays with one lane open. Multiple injuries were reported.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES 37% GROWTH FOR THE CONNECTICUT CAPTIVE PROGRAM IN 2023
Commissioner Andrew Mais of the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has announced a significant milestone for the state's captive insurance sector in 2023. The sector experienced a remarkable 37% growth, marked by the addition of 10 new captive insurers, indicating a 22% increase, and an impressive 108% surge with 13 new cell risk-bearing entities. This achievement, resulting in a total of 78 net gain of captive entities, marks the fourth consecutive year of sustained net growth since 2020. Connecticut's approvals include the establishment of new insurers and the relocation of existing captive insurers to the state. The state has seen a notable increase in new businesses choosing Connecticut for their captive programs this year. These captive entities predominantly issue policies to…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving City Bus
2024-01-16@12:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One passenger on the bus was transported with injuries in this crash involving a city bus and van. First responders said the driver of the bus was unconscious and he might have had a medical emergency that caused the crash.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2024-01-15@8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in this two-car crash at Wood and Olive Streets.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-01-13@3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on the scene in the 300 block of Boston Avenue for a reported stabbing. Two ambulances have been dispatched.
Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Protective Order Violation in Tragic Stabbing Case
A Bridgeport resident has admitted guilt to the murder and criminal violation of a protective order, facing a potential 35-year prison sentence. Corey Ramos, 33, with a history of violence against women, confessed to stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend, 40-year-old Jennifer Brelsford, on October 18, 2020. Despite having two protective orders, Ramos violated them. Brelsford's mother emotionally reacted in court as the prosecutor presented the case. Ramos acknowledged the accuracy of the facts and agreed to the plea deal, leading to a scheduled 35-year prison term on March 13. The incident followed a history of domestic disputes, with neighbors reporting prior altercations and protective orders issued just weeks before the tragic event. Brelsford's mother alerted the police when she couldn't…
Bridgeport News: Inmate OD
2024-01-12@8:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--EMS on the way to the Department of Corrections on North Avenue for an inmate overdosing.