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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Report of a fire at the 200 block of Pasadena Place in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly isolated and put out the fire. The fire is out at this time and there are no reported injuries.
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to report of a structure fire located in the 1100 block of State Street at 12:10am. Arriving fire units confirmed a working fire on the second floor which extended to the third floor. There were no reported injuries, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Bridgeport Police arrested a 44-year-old man early Monday morning after he fatally stabbed one family member and injured two other relatives during an incident at a residence on Laurel Avenue. Jahmar Whittingham was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived at the 960 block of Laurel Avenue at approximately 5:00 a.m. They encountered Whittingham in front of the house holding a large kitchen knife. He dropped the knife when ordered but then told officers they would have to shoot him. Whittingham refused to comply with further commands. Officers tased him, but he pulled the prongs from his body. Officers then took Whittingham to the ground and placed him in custody. Officers found 60-year-old Eric Johnson laying in front of the…
