Fairfield Av Crash!
Traffic was down to one lane due to a two-car crash on Fairfield Avenue near Denver Avenue. 2026-01-23@1:08pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was in the 700 block of Stillman Street. The car was fully engulfed on firefighters arrival which firefighters quickly took care of. 2026-01-22@8:50pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Structure Fire
Bridgeport firefighters knocked down a fire inside the walls of a building in the 700 block of Arctic Street. No injuries were reported, and the fire marshal is investigating the cause. 2026-01-21@1:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Firefighters Rescue 5 From Structure Fire
https://youtube.com/shorts/dBO4xUFUKAU Bridgeport firefighters rescued five people from a structure fire Sunday night in the 1200 block of Kossuth Street. A ceiling collapse inside the building forced crews to evacuate and continue firefighting operations from the exterior.
Fire At Greene Homes
https://youtube.com/shorts/gcnjYKNomDc Firefighters were dispatched to Greene Homes tonight for an automatic alarm, which was quickly upgraded to a full assignment while crews were en route after additional information indicated an active fire. Upon arrival, smoke was visible from the sixth floor of the building. Crews advanced to the sixth floor, stretched a line from the standpipe, and extinguished a bedroom fire. All occupants were already out of the building when firefighters arrived, and a small number of pets were removed safely. No further issues were reported at the scene. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at…
Fire At the old Harding High Building
Report of a fire at the abandoned Harding High School building at the 1700 block of Central Ave. Firefighters on scene are reporting fire in a window and are currently putting it out at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocalDirectly donate via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6NHelp us continue to deliver breaking local news, while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Two Arrested, Loaded Firearms and Crack Cocaine Seized in Bridgeport Traffic Stop
The Bridgeport Police Departments Narcotics and Vice Unit, along with the Patrol Division conduct motor vehicle stop on January 12, 2026, at approximately 19:05 hours, leading to Firearm Seizure and Narcotics Arrest. Bridgeport Tactical Narcotics Unit, along with the Patrol Division announce the successful arrest and seizure of Donovan Green of Bridgeport and Dante Archibald of Bridgeport, resulting from a motor vehicle stop in the area of Shelton St. and Park St. During the stop, Members of the Narcotics Division seized (2) loaded firearms and 1.7 grams of crack cocaine. The following items were recovered during Donovan Green’s arrest: · (1) Glock 43X 9mm firearm The following items were recovered during Dante Archibald’s arrest: · (1) Ruger .380 LCP firearm · 1.7 grams of crack cocaine Donovan Green was charged with the following: · C.G.S. 29-35(a)(1) Carrying a Pistol w/o Permit · C.G.S. 29-36K Illegal Transfer…
Bridgeport Man Arrested for Vandalizing Hanukkah Menorah at Park Avenue Synagogue
The Bridgeport Police have arrested a city man for vandalizing a Hanukkah menorah at a Park Ave. synagogue last month. Austin Smalls, 29, of Bridgeport, turned himself in on Tuesday night at police headquarters. There was a warrant for his arrest. Smalls is charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree and Disorderly Conduct. He was processed and released on a promise to appear in court. He was ordered by the judge who signed the warrant to stay away from the synagogue. Surveillance video from Congregation B'nai Isreal on Park Ave. shows Smalls arriving there in a vehicle registered to him at approximately 3:00 a.m. on December 24th, 2025. He then rocks the menorah back and forth numerous times until…
Bus Crash!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Zsg39U1U6Lo Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus at the intersection of East Main and Arctic Street. 13 individuals have been transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.
I-95 Crash
Report of a number of crashes on the northbound I-95 past exit 27. No word on any injuries, expect delays. 2026-01-14@6:55pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctraffic