Bridgeport Police responded to the 300 block of Cottage Street to report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim reporting she had been struck in the head with a stick. AMR is on scene rendering aid to the victim and officers are canvassing the area for the responsible suspect.
A man was assaulted with a bat at the 60 block of James Street in Bridgeport. The victim was transported to the hospital with injuries to the head, and the suspect is in custody at this time.
Bridgeport Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Johnny L. Nesmith, who was found outside Building 21 at the P.T. Barnum housing complex shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Police said Nesmith was struck multiple times and later pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, marking the city’s sixth homicide of the year. The shooting happened hours after a P.T. Barnum residents reunion was held across the street, and police said a crowd was nearby when the gunfire occurred. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward and contact Detective Laura Azevedo-Rasuk at (203) 581-5235.
Bridgeport firefighters are on the scene of a garage fire in the 1100 block of Wood Avenue, which was quickly extinguished. 2026-08-07@7:38pm-- #Bridgeport CT
A man was struck on Boston Avenue near Dover Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2026-08-07@6:18 #Bridgeport CT
Report of a rollover crash just south of exit 29 on I-95 Southbound. First responders are on scene reporting everyone is out of the car.
Tonight's vehicle fire is at State and Howard Avenue. Firefighters reporting a fully engulfed car on arrival. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-08--06@10:08pm #Bridgeport CT
Firefighters are on scene of a basement fire at the 2800 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport.
Report of a crash on I-95 northbound near between exits 26 and 27. No word on injuries. 2026-08-05@9:48pm --- #Bridgeport CT
Report of a crash involving a city bus on North Ave by Lindley Street in Bridgeport. Over 7 people were evaluated for injuries with one transported according to unconfirmed radio reports.