Person Struck By Vehicle
Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Boston Ave and Seaview Ave in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.
Shots Fired
Report of shots fired on East Ave by Clermont Ave in Bridgeport. Police arrived on scene and found shell casings but there is no report of any injuries at this time.
Overnight Fire
Bridgeport firefighters responded to the 80 block of Pequonnock Street around 1:48 a.m. for a fire in a vacant multi-family house. No injuries were reported, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
PT Barnum Shooting
Bridgeport police responded to the 200 block of St. Stephens Road at approximately 5:57 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation reported eight rounds fired. Police said one person self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating. Updates will be provided as they become available.
BRIDGEPORT POLICE ASK PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY PERSON OF INTEREST IN P.T. BARNUM HOMICIDE
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public to help identify a male seen in photographs released by investigators. Police say he is a person of interest in the killing of Johnny Nesmith at the P.T. Barnum housing complex on August 9, 2026. Nesmith, 46, was shot numerous times outside Building 21 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Police said the shooting happened shortly after a reunion of residents and former residents of the complex that had been held the previous day, Saturday, August 8. Investigators said numerous people were near Nesmith when he was shot, but no one else was struck by gunfire. Homicide detectives are also asking anyone who may have cell phone video that could assist…
BRIDGEPORT TEEN CHARGED AS ADULT IN CATHERINE STREET MURDER
BRIDGEPORT, CT – A Bridgeport teen arrested last week in connection with the July murder of a man on Catherine Street was arraigned Tuesday in Bridgeport Superior Court. Jabez Holley, 17, was formally charged as an adult with Murder and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. His bond was set at $1.5 million. Holley is accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Leon Richardson at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. Police said Richardson was sitting in a car he had just parked on Catherine Street, between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue, when he was struck multiple times by gunfire. He died at the scene. Richardson was from the North End of Bridgeport and was a former basketball standout…
Small Fire On Outside of Building
Report of a small fire on the exterior of a building at the 100 block of Nutmeg Road in Bridgeport. Firefighters on scene report the fire has been extinguished at this time.
BRIDGEPORT TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON EXTREME HEAT AND AIR QUALITY
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Health & Social Services will host a free Community Conversation on Extreme Heat and Air Quality on Wednesday, August 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Newfield Branch Library, 755 Central Avenue. The event will focus on how extreme heat and poor air quality can affect the health and well-being of Bridgeport residents. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the connection between climate, air quality, and public health, as well as ways to stay safe and protect their families during periods of extreme heat. Residents will also be able to ask questions, share their experiences, and take part in a broader discussion about environmental challenges affecting Bridgeport…
Several People Stuck On The Rocks
Report of between 6-8 people on the rocks that got trapped from the high tide at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. At this time they are being rescued, because of a potential storm that is coming in.
BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST FOLLOWING 30-DAY NARCOTICS AND FIREARMS INVESTIGATION
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Following an approximately 30-day investigation into narcotics and firearms activity in Bridgeport’s East End, the Bridgeport Police Task Force identified Jamin McKoy of Bridgeport and Dayne Johnson of Bridgeport as targets of the investigation. Lead investigators Detective Carlos Vazquez and Detective Freddy Neal developed information and evidence during the investigation and subsequently obtained court-authorized Search and Seizure Warrants for McKoy, Johnson, and their associated residences. On August 5, 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force, with assistance from the Trumbull Police Department and the FBI, executed the search warrants. The investigation and execution of the warrants resulted in the seizure of approximately 60 grams of suspected crack cocaine, along with a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and related…