Category: Bridgeport

Report of an accident on Route 8 right at the North South Split southbound.

Report of a structure fire on Clover Hill Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters were quick to respond and knocked down the fire swiftly before the damage spread to the exterior of the building.

A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 27A. No word on any injuries.

2025-02-19@10:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic

Tonight, Bridgeport first responders demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication during a water rescue at West Beach at Seaside Park. They were called to the scene after a woman attempted to take her own life. Responders successfully rescued her from the water and performed CPR, ultimately saving her life.

If you or someone you know is in distress, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support, available 24/7.

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Bridgeport Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Carroll Avenue for a fire in the basement of a multi-family house. Their efforts were delayed because the first floor was boarded up. They made entry and found a couch and chair on fire in the basement which they quickly extinguished. The rest of the building did not appear to need to be evacuated into the frigid night.

2025-02-18@8:25pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire

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Report of a pedestrian struck at Congress and Main Street. The injuries did not appear to be serious and it did not appear that the car stopped.

2025-02-18@9:44am–#Bridgeport CT

Around 5:00AM the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located around 1000 Madison Ave. First unit reported heavy fire on the second floor. A second alarm was struck for additional resources. Primary and secondary searches were conducted and negative. Mutual aid was provided by Fairfield and Stratford. The fire was declared under control at 5:45AM. None of the residents required assistance from the Red Cross. The two businesses on the first floor received water damage.

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Today’s vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport in the Food Bazaar parking lot on Sylvan Avenue was captured by Johanna Carolina Adrada, thank you Johanna!

2025-02-15@3:29pm–#Bridgeport CT

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The City of Bridgeport is celebrating Black History Month during February
2025 and recognizes this year’s theme: African Americans and Labor. This year’s theme is set to
highlight African Americans within the workforce and the significant roles African Americans
have held since July 2, 1964 when The Civil Rights Act made employment discrimination
illegal.
“Bridgeport is a culturally rich community that places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, and I
believe it’s essential to highlight our African American communities as much as we can,
especially in the ways they contribute to our workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “There are
countless stories to share—whether they reflect joy, pain, or love. This year’s Black History
Month theme is vital for African American communities to share their life experiences with the
world.”

As this month puts creativity underneath the Black History Month microscope, there are many
City-wide events for residents and visitors to attend throughout the month of February, listed
below. All are encouraged to visit any of these events while keeping up with the City of
Bridgeport social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on other
events happening this month.

• Bridgeport Public Library: Black History Month-specific events will be held throughout
  the month; visit https://bportlibrary.org/calendar/ to check the calendar for different
  library branch locations
• February 18th: Black History Month Career Panel at CT State Housatonic
• February 24th: Bridgeport Public Schools Student Debate
• February 25th: Black History Month Small Business Pop-Up Market

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:57 PM, Bridgeport officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation reporting five rounds fired in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. A concerned citizen also contacted the Emergency Operations Center, reporting gunshots and seeing a male in the backyards of the area.

Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and noticed freshly pressed shoe prints in the snow despite active snowfall. Following the footprints, officers tracked them to the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of Herkimer Street, where they discovered 18-year-old Giovanni Gonzalez hiding.

Further investigation led officers to retrace the footprints, where they recovered a Sig Sauer P226 firearm equipped with a 20-round 9mm high-capacity magazine. The firearm was seized as evidence.

Gonzalez was taken into custody and charged with Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Theft of a Firearm, Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, Interfering with an Officer, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm. He was transported to booking for processing.