Route 8/5 northbound at exit 1B is currently closed for multiple accidents.
2025-03-21@10:19am–#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic
Multiple Crashes 8/25
Category: Bridgeport
Today’s Car Fire
Today’s car fire is at 1431 Iranistan Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene reporting a car on fire extending to the roof of the vehicle in a driveway.
Heavy Police Activity
Heavy police activity with at least two in custody outside Wood Park on Wood Avenue. Updates when the become available.
2025-03-19@6:05pm–#Bridgeport CT
Bicyclist Struck
A bicyclist was struck on Albion Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2025-03-19@1:06pm–#Bridgeport CT
Pedestrian Struck
An elderly woman was struck and seriously injured while crossing Fairfield Avenue at Ellsworth Street. Witnesses told me the driver of the car fled.
2025-03-19@9:43am–#Bridgeport CT
Garage Fire
Bridgeport fire spokesperson Shawnna White said in email:
At 10:45 am, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located in the 400 block of Cleveland Ave. Units found a fire in a wall which was quickly extinguished. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The occupants are relocating to another residence. No reported injuries. UI shut off the power due to issues with the house service line
Bridgeport Fire Department’s quick response kept a small garage fire on Cleveland Avenue small and extinguished the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
2025-03-18@10:45am–#Bridgeport CT
2 Children 2 Adults Injured In Crash
2 children and 2 adults were injured and transported to the hospital in a crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2a according to unconfirmed radio reports.
2025-03-18@9:15am–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic
Three Adults and Three Juveniles Arrested After Weapons Seized in Bridgeport, CT
On March 13, 2025 – The Bridgeport Police Task Force arrested three adults and three juveniles following an investigative stop on Bond Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the evening of March 13, 2025. Officers recovered two firearms and other contraband from the vehicle, leading to the immediate arrest of all six individuals involved.
Task Force Officers were conducting an on-going investigation when they observed a Honda Accord with six occupants in the area of Boston Ave and Bond St. The stop was conducted within the 300 block of Bond St.
As Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle, firearms were observed inside the vehicle. No person in the vehicle had a valid pistol permit to carry a firearm. Further search of the vehicle revealed quantities of Xanax pills and 200 grams of marijuana. Firearm’s seized were identified as a FN 509 9mm handgun with a 24 round magazine and laser attachment, the second firearm was a 9mm “Ghost Gun.”
The arrested adults, Wazin Ali (20), Rafael Velez (19), and Gianna Petree (19) have been charged with multiple firearm offenses, including weapons in a motor vehicle, failure to obtain serial number (Ghost Gun) and high-capacity magazine. The juveniles are facing similar charges, and their cases will be handled in accordance with juvenile justice procedures.
Bicyclist Struck
A bicyclist was struck in the 1400 block of Laurel Avenue just past Cleveland Avenue. Unknown if the driver of the striking vehicle stopped. The bicyclist was transported to the hospital.
2025-03-17@3:04pm–#Bridgeport CT
Man Rescued From Tree
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to Canfield Avenue to rescue a man stuck in a tree. He did not require any medical attention.
2025-03-14@7:00PMish–#Bridgeport CT