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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…

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Structure Fire

Jun 25, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

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.

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Midnight Fire

Jun 25, 2026 Alex

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.

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Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder After Laurel Avenue Stabbing

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…

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I-95 Rollover

Jun 24, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Another crash I-95 northbound near exit 27, with rollover. No word on injuries. 2026-06-24@4:38pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

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I-95 Crash

Jun 24, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A multi-car crash I-95 southbound near exit 27. No word on injuries. 2026-06-24@3:03pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

Jun 24, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Today's vehicle fire is on Pine Street just off exit I-95 exit 26. No reported injuries. 2026-06-24@1:12pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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Five Arrested During Bridgeport Smoke Shop Compliance Checks

Jun 23, 2026 Alex

On Monday, June 15, 2026, in a coordinated effort, the Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division, together with local and state partners conducted compliance checks throughout the City of Bridgeport of establishments operating as smoke shops. During the operation, officers were alerted to the presence of marijuana and THC based products resulting in the successful seizure of approximately 23.02 lbs. of Cannabis and THC products from the following establishments. The following Smoke Shops were inspected during the detail: Dubai High Smoke Shop – 51 Boston Ave Star Convenience – 1640 Barnum Ave Fly Smoke Shop – 522 Boston Ave Mystic Clouds Smoke Shop – 4267 Main St $360.00 in Us currency believed to be proceeds from the illegal sale…

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Box Truck Unboxed

Jun 23, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A box truck lost its box shell after hitting the train overpass at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. There were no reported injuries. 2026-06-23@2:33pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

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Burning Item Removed From Garage

Jun 22, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to heavy smoke pouring out of a garage on Hubbell Street in Bridgeport. On arrival, they quickly found the source, which seemed to be a portable tool bench, which was extinguished and removed from the garage.

Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder in Park Avenue Stabbing

Structure Fire

Midnight Fire

Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder After Laurel Avenue Stabbing

I-95 Rollover

I-95 Crash

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Five Arrested During Bridgeport Smoke Shop Compliance Checks

Box Truck Unboxed

Burning Item Removed From Garage

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