2 Car Crash
Bridgeport firefighters were called for a two-car crash with extrication at Pembroke and Ogden Street. When they arrived, they found everyone out of their vehicles. No word on injuries. 2026-08-29@9:04pm #Bridgeport CT
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Public Library is welcoming September with a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, and families, including a visit from Connecticut’s Kid Governor, activities for young creators, chess clubs, yoga classes, and an online author talk. On Tuesday, September 1, teens ages 12 to 19 can take part in Comic & Manga Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Burroughs-Saden Teen Room. The program will feature discussions, crafts, and selections from favorite shows and movies while introducing teens to library services including Kanopy, Libby, and Hoopla. No registration is required. More information about teen programs is available at: https://bportlibrary.org/teens/ The Newfield Branch will welcome Connecticut’s 2026 Kid Governor Tessa Hallinan and Cabinet Member Alyvia…
AG Tong Opposes Double-Digit Health Rate Hikes
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO REJECT DOUBLE-DIGIT HEALTH INSURANCE RATE HIKE REQUESTS (Hartford, CT) – In a letter today to Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Josh Hershman, Attorney General William Tong urged the rejection of double-digit rate hikes sought by Anthem, ConnectiCare and UnitedHealthcare for individual and small group plans covering approximately 220,000 people across Connecticut. The Connecticut Insurance Department will hold a public information session on the rate requests beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday August 26 at the Legislative Office Building. “These insurers are, once again, requesting rate increases that exceed other inflationary and general economic growth measures. To put it bluntly: never-ending insurance rate increases reflect a broken system that does not deliver affordable healthcare for…
BRIDGEPORT POLICE ANNOUNCE ARREST IN AUGUST SHOOTINGS
The Bridgeport Police Department is announcing the arrest of a city man it says is responsible for two shootings hours apart on the East Side on August 1st, 2026. 29-year-old Bridgeport resident Justin Morales has been charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in connection with both shootings. They occurred near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Seaview Avenue. Nobody was injured in either incident. The arrest of Morales was the result of an investigation by the Bridgeport Police Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force. He was taken into custody at his residence on August 12th, at which time…
Residential Burglary
Bridgeport Police are investigating a residential burglary in the 1900 block of Park Avenue. There are no further details. 2026-08-28@4:04pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Truck Hits Over Pass
truck hit the overpass at East Main Street and and East Washington Avenue. Its uncertain if the car hit the back of the truck or if the truck backed into the car after hitting the overpass
Scooter-Car Crash
Report of a crash between a car and a scooter at Orange and Union Avenue. No word on injuries.
Person Shot
Bridgeport Police are investigating a shooting on Birdseye Street. Unconfirmed radio reports say the victim was shot in the leg.
BPD ARREST BRONX MAN FOR STABBING COWORKER
The Bridgeport Police arrested a 27-year-old man from the Bronx, New York early Tuesday morning after witnesses reported he stabbed a co-worker at a construction site on Stratford Avenue and fled in his car. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his abdomen and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Jose Antonio Menivar-Ramirez was taken custody at around 7:00 a.m. by the Connecticut State Police near Exit 25 southbound on Interstate 95 after receiving a description of his car from the Bridgeport Police. He was transported to Bridgeport Police Headquarters, where he was charged with Assault in the Second Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree. His was given a bond of $50,000. Menivar-Ramirez received a minor injury to…
Early Morning Stabbing
At approximately 6:44am, Bridgeport police responded to Bass Pro Shops to report of a stabbing. A male party was stabbed in the chest and transported to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The responsible person was taken into custody.