Car Hits Building
No reported injuries when this car hit a building in the 900 block of Grand Street near James Street. 2025-05-25@12:46am #Bridgeport CT
Electrical Fire Displaces 9
At approximately 4:15pm, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 800 block of North Avenue to a fire in the area of the electrical panel which was quickly extinguished. UI has shut power off to the structure. No reported injuries and the Fire Marshal’s office is investigating. 9 adults are being relocated by the Red Cross.
Mayor Ganim and the Department of Public Facilities Announce the Opening of City Parks for 2025 Memorial Day Weekend
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities has announced the opening date for the City’s parks for Saturday, May 24, 2025. Mayor Ganim is reminding all residents that checkpoints will be in effect for all visitors to purchase park stickers from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend in September. Residents should be aware that checkpoints will accept Credit Cards only for payment. There is also the option of obtaining Park Stickers at the City’s Parks & Recreation department via Cash or Credit, located at 7 Quarry Rd, Trumbull, CT, Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. The Bridgeport Police Department will be providing additional patrol cars on warm days and weekends. Parking Enforcement officers will be used…
2 Shot In Bridgeport
Witnesses reported hearing approximately ten gunshots on Cedar Street, located off East Main Street. Two individuals were reportedly struck by the gunfire. No further details have been released at this time. 2025-05-22@9:35pm--#Bridgeport CT
Water Rescue
Bridgeport Firefighters were called to rescue 3 people on the breakwater at Seaside Park. Firefighters have deployed their rescue Uber boat to get them back to land. 2025-05-22@6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT
Electrical Issues Affect Busy Plaza
Firefighters were called to Massimo Pizza at 100 Boston Avenue for a report of smoke in the ceiling. Firefighters were able to trace the problem to the utility pole outside, behind the plaza. It affected a number of businesses in the busy plaza. 2025-05-22@4:01pm--#Bridgeport CT
Crash Involving Firetruck
At approximately 1:30pm, Ladder 5 was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Lindley Street while responding to an emergency call. The driver of the civilian vehicle was extricated by the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating.
The Bridgeport Animal Control Hosts 2025 “Free the Shelter” Event
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Animal Control is hosting the return of their “Free the Shelter” event on May 30th and May 31st with the intent to have a large amount of their animals adopted. All adoption fees are sponsored by The Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals in New Canaan as a part of the event’s initiative. Participants are encouraged to visit the Bridgeport Animal Shelter at 236 Evergreen Street between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; no appointment needed. Participants will be able to fill out an application to get approved for a meet-and-greet with their preferred animal. Upon approval, participants will have their pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to the animal being brought home. Eligibility requirements for participants include bringing proof of home ownership or a notarized letter from a landlord, bringing any other dogs that may be in the home if a participant wishes…
UPDATE: Stolen Vehicle getaway At Trumbull Gardens Causes Crash
https://youtu.be/u3yv941hNHo UPDATE: from BPT Police: There was no shooting and the juveniles have been caught and arrested. The vehicle was stolen. Report of a shooting that occurred at the Trumbull Gardens around the 500 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. Witnesses on scene informed me that the crash was due to a shooting that occurred. Another witness said it had to do with teenagers with stolen cars, but nothing has been confirmed at this time.
Multiple Pedestrian Strikes
First responders are on the scene in the 300 block of Bond Street, where a pedestrian was struck, and another pedestrian was struck at 2926 Fairfield Avenue. There are no other details at this time.