I-95 Crash
A multi-car crash I-95 southbound between exits 26 and 27. No word on injuries at this time. Unconfirmed reports of 7 vehicles involved. 2026-02-16@1:24pm -- #Bridgeport CT
Highway Crash!
Report of a crash on I-95 by exit 26 Northbound in Bridgeport that is taking up the center and left lane.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on Asylum Street. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fully engulfed car fire. 2026-02-14@4:30pm #Bridgeport CT
8/25 Crash
One man was injured when rear-ended on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 1D. 2026-02-14@1:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Today’s Car Fire
Report of a car fire on Surf Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene and the fire is out at this time.
Bridgeport Man Accused of Attempted Murder Returned After Border Arrest
A city man who was captured at the Canadian border after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife on the East End in December was brought back to Bridgeport Wednesday. Joao Victor Borges-DeQueiroz, 33, of Bridgeport was arraigned in front of Judge Charles Stango at Bridgeport Superior Court on charges that included Criminal Attempt Murder, Criminal Attempt Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree, Stalking in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree and Carrying Pistol Without a Permit. Judge Stango increased his bond from $1 million to $2 million. Borges-DeQueiroz hid in the trunk of his ex-wife's car in the early morning of December 23rd, 2025. He then pushed down the rear seat and…
Structure Fire
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 2500 block of Main Street at approximately 1:30 p.m., where the first arriving unit encountered heavy fire coming from a rear second-floor apartment. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes. There were no reported injuries, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. 2026-02-11@1:25pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center Announce Open Applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator Positions
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center have announced that applications are now open for Public Safety Telecommunicator positions. The City has announced that eleven positions are currently open and are encouraging all interested individuals to apply. Public Safety Telecommunicators are vital to the City’s emergency response and are typically responsible for taking and recording urgent calls through 911 dispatch. Competitive benefits are being offered to all prospective candidates, with a starting wage of $24.79 per hour. The deadline for application submissions is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Open house sessions will also be hosted during the month of February to provide further information on the position and what to expect while taking the…
Update: Pedestrian Struck on East Washington Ave Remains in Critical Condition
https://youtube.com/shorts/dWQwez--dAw On February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:29 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received multiple calls reporting that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle near the 100 block of East Washington Avenue. Bridgeport Police Officers responded to the scene and observed a pedestrian trapped underneath a gray vehicle in the eastbound lane. Bridgeport Fire Engine 1 arrived and extricated the pedestrian from beneath the vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital via AMR. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to conduct an on-scene reconstruction. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 63-year-old Bridgeport male pedestrian was walking westbound on East Washington Avenue within the eastbound lane when he stumbled and fell…
Another Fire
Firefighters are at another fire in single-digit temps, this time in the 100 block of Beechwood Avenue, fire in the back of the structure. 2026-02-07@11:04pm-- #Bridgeport CT