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Bridgeport Police Urge Scooter Safety After Series of Serious Crashes

Jun 30, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department is urging riders and motorists to use extra caution after a series of serious motor scooter crashes, including one fatal crash, over the past two months. Police said several serious scooter crashes occurred throughout May and June, with the most recent happening on Sunday, June 28, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Iranistan Avenue and Laurel Avenue, where a motor scooter and a passenger vehicle collided. Both operators suffered serious injuries. Other scooter crashes investigated this month occurred on June 4 at Laurel Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, June 21 at West Beach in Seaside Park, and June 27 at University Avenue and Broad Street. In May, a 61-year-old Bridgeport man was killed when his…

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Two Arrested After ShotSpotter Investigation and Pursuit Into Trumbull

Jun 30, 2026 Alex

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 2:31 pm, Bridgeport Police received a ShotSpotter activation indicating eight rounds fired in the 450 block of Trumbull Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Fusion Center reviewed available video footage and identified a vehicle bearing Connecticut registration as a vehicle involved in the incident. Investigators confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of North Branford on June 23, 2026. Later that evening, at approximately 7:35 pm, members of the Bridgeport Police Task Force and a Bridgeport Police K9 officer observed the vehicle in the area of North Avenue and Lindley Street. Officers observed multiple occupants inside the vehicle. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the operator fled, leading police on a pursuit through…

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Motorcycle Crash

Jun 30, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV on Chopsey Hill Road by Island Brook Ave. Ext. The motorcyclist flipped up onto the car, and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. There is no information on his condition at this time.

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Structure Fire

Jun 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire at the 100 block of Lincoln Ave in Bridgeport. They quickly knocked down the outside fire, and according to unconfirmed radio reports several people were injured by smoke inhalation and possibly burns.

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Bridgeport Police Investigating Stabbing After Man Found Bleeding Inside Car on Pulaski Street

Bridgeport Police detectives are investigating the stabbing of a 31-year-old Bridgeport man who was found bleeding inside a vehicle on Pulaski Street late Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., Bridgeport patrol officers were flagged down by a passerby who reported that a man was bleeding inside a car parked on Pulaski Street. Officers located the victim, who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported by ambulance to Bridgeport Hospital, where he underwent emergency treatment. Police said he is listed in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive. Investigators believe the victim had been driving around the East Side in the minutes before he was discovered on Pulaski Street. Patrol officers…

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Moped Crash Leads To Partial Amputation

Jun 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash between a moped and a car on Iranistan Ave by Laurel Ave in Bridgeport. First responders arrived on scene and applied two tourniquets to one part, who suffered a partial amputation, according to unconfirmed radio reports, with one other person also injured. UPDATE: Both parties are listed as being in critical but stable condition.

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One Shot in 4AM Shooting

Jun 28, 2026 Alex

From BPD: Bridgeport Police responded to the 400 block of Union Avenue to ShotSpotter activation reporting 15 rounds fired at approximately 4:00 am. One victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital via private vehicle with a gunshot wound. Their current condition is unknown at this time. The Department is investigating further and will provide an update once available.

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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Bridgeport

Jun 26, 2026 Alex

At approximately 6:52 a.m. today, AMR, Bridgeport Fire Engine 1, and Bridgeport Police officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Water Street and John Street after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. Responding officers arrived to find AMR and Bridgeport Fire Engine 1 personnel rendering aid to a male pedestrian lying in the roadway. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to investigate. Following a preliminary investigation, police determined that a 29-year-old Bridgeport resident was operating a black Honda Civic northbound on Water Street when the vehicle traveled through the intersection with John Street and struck a…

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State Police Pursuit Ends In Crash

Jun 26, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A state police pursuit ends in a crash at the 1700 block of Main Street in Bridgeport. The fleeing party crashed into a pole, where he then crashed into another car, and struck the building, and was then tased and arrested by police. There are no further updates at this time.

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Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder in Park Avenue Stabbing

Jun 25, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department late Tuesday afternoon arrested a Bridgeport man for the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Park Avenue rooming house on June 9th. Johnnie Newkirk, 52, was arrested by the Homicide Unit at approximately 5:30 pm today at Bridgeport Police Headquarters. He had an active felony warrant. Newkirk was charged with Murder and Tampering with Evidence in the killing of Willesha Riddick, 41, on Park Avenue June 9th, 2026. Newkirk and Ms. Riddick lived in separate rooms in the house. Newkirk's bond was set at $1.5 million and he will be arraigned Wednesday, June 24th, at Bridgeport Superior Court - 172 Golden Hill Street. Shortly after midnight on June 9th, patrol officers were dispatched to the…

Bridgeport Police Urge Scooter Safety After Series of Serious Crashes

Two Arrested After ShotSpotter Investigation and Pursuit Into Trumbull

Motorcycle Crash

Structure Fire

Bridgeport Police Investigating Stabbing After Man Found Bleeding Inside Car on Pulaski Street

Moped Crash Leads To Partial Amputation

One Shot in 4AM Shooting

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Car in Downtown Bridgeport

State Police Pursuit Ends In Crash

Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder in Park Avenue Stabbing

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