Porch Fire
Bridgeport firefighters quickly extinguish a porch fire on City View Avenue. 2026-03-28@ 11:52pm -- #Bridgeportct #ctfire
The Pursuit We Reported On Earlier Was the Suspect!
Earlier, we reported that at approximately 4:30 p.m., a brief motor vehicle pursuit took place—something DoingItLocal was the only outlet reporting at the time, which has now been confirmed as part of the arrest. During that incident, 41-year-old Jabari Bush, who was wanted in connection with the killing of a Bridgeport firefighter, was taken into custody in Derby. Bush was arrested on a felony warrant in connection with the murder of Terrence Cramer. Authorities said detectives secured the warrant earlier in the day with assistance from Bridgeport Judicial District State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino. Bush is charged with Murder, Home Invasion, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. He is being held on a $2 million bond and is scheduled to appear…
Bridgeport Budget Proposal Slashes Mill Rate, Boosts Schools and Services
Mayor Ganim’s Budget Proposes Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; Historic Local Funding for Schools and Free Park Stickers for Residents Ganim’s Budget Proposal Also Includes Expansion of Senior and Veteran Tax Relief, Expansion of Supervised Balloting, and Significant Increase in Library Funding Mayor Joseph P. Ganim has officially submitted his proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget to the Bridgeport City Council, highlighting a major shift in the city’s financial outlook. Driven by a 62.5% increase in the Grand List to $13 billion, the proposal calls for a reduction in the mill rate from 43.45 to 27.75, marking the lowest level seen in decades. The proposed budget leverages significant economic growth to provide taxpayer relief while investing in key areas such…
Bridgeport Firefighter Murdered
UNCONFIRMED sources report that a Bridgeport firefighter was murdered on Feeley Street in Stratford, allegedly involving a girlfriend’s ex in what may be a domestic-related incident. DoingItLocal reached out to a Bridgeport spokesperson, who stated only that “Chief Edwards is aware.” There has been no release from Stratford Police at this time, and details remain limited 2026-03-28@3:00AMish #BreakingNews #StratfordCT #BridgeportCT #FairfieldCounty #ConnecticutNews #DevelopingStory #Unconfirmed #FirstResponders #Firefighter #LocalNews #DoingItLocal #PoliceInvestigation #CTNews
8/25 Rollover
A one-car rollover Route 8/25 northbound exit 2B (Boston Av). No word on injuries. 2026-03-28@2:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Motorbike Hits Parked Car
A man driving a motorbike in the 200 block of Madison Terrace hit a parked car. He was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2026-03-28@12:08pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case
Fairfield Police have filed additional charges against Wesner Thelamour, age 40, of Bridgeport, in connection with the armed robbery of News Express located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. On 3/25/2026, Thelamour was arrested on a warrant and charged with Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm and Larceny in the Second Degree. He was held on a bond of $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on 3/26/2026. These charges represent an update to a previously reported investigation stemming from an armed robbery earlier this month. The investigation began on March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, when Fairfield Police responded to News Express for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident,…
Driver Struck
A driver called first responders, saying she was struck by a food truck while getting out of her car at Barnum and East Main Street. No striking vehicles were found, and no word on her injuries at this time. 2026-03-25@5:51PM #Bridgeport CT
First Responders Stuck In Elevator
Bridgeport firefighters called to Bridgeport Mental Health at 1635 Central Avenue for 2 state police officer and an EMT from AMR stuck i the elevator. 2026-03-25@4:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Scooter Accident
A person riding a scooter was hit by a vehicle at Rosalie Drive and Madison Avenue. The victim was alert and speaking when police arrived, and the driver remained on scene and is cooperating. 2026-03-21@4:40pm