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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO LOADED FIREARM ARREST IN BRIDGEPORT

Jul 25, 2026 Alex

A traffic stop by Bridgeport Police for motor vehicle violations on Wednesday night, July 22, 2026, led to the arrest of a 19-year-old city man for illegally possessing a loaded firearm with an altered serial number and a large-capacity magazine. Nineteen-year-old Kyeshon Leven King of Bridgeport was stopped by a patrol officer at the intersection of State Street and Lafayette Boulevard around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday after the car he was driving was observed moving erratically. A 9-millimeter Glock semi-automatic handgun with a 40-round, high-capacity magazine was found inside King's waistband. There was one live round in the chamber of the firearm, which had an altered serial number. King was charged with: Failure to Drive in the Proper LaneFailure to Obey…

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“DOWNTOWN BURGLAR” CHARGED IN MULTIPLE BREAK-INS

Jul 24, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau's Robbery/Burglary Unit has, for now, taken the notorious “Downtown Burglar” off the streets. The unit has charged Kenneth Johnson Blanc, 41, who also uses the name Kenneth Johnson, with multiple burglaries in downtown apartment buildings over the past several months. On July 5, detectives apprehended Blanc in the lobby of a downtown apartment building minutes after he broke in. He was in possession of burglary tools. Four days earlier, another burglary occurred in the same building and is currently under investigation. It was caught on surveillance video. Blanc is the suspect. During that same week, Blanc allegedly also attempted to open the outside door of a female resident's apartment in that building while she was…

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BOMB THREAT SUSPECT ARRESTED OUTSIDE TOTAL MORTGAGE ARENA

Jul 24, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police arrested a Killingly man Wednesday night after he allegedly called 911 and threatened to blow up the Total Mortgage Arena with an explosive device attached to his body. Security at the arena evacuated guests and employees after being notified of the threat. Police responded to the scene and established a perimeter around the area. Officers located the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Robert Elie of the Dayville section of Killingly, walking down the outside stairs of the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater next door. Police said that upon seeing officers, Elie threw his cell phone to the ground, causing it to break into pieces. Elie was taken into custody without incident. Police said no explosives were found on him. A…

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Convicted Felon Arrested With Stolen Glock During Bridgeport Task Force Patrol

Jul 21, 2026 Alex

On July 16, 2026, members of the Bridgeport Police Task Force made a firearm arrest in the East End of Bridgeport, further demonstrating the department's continued commitment to reducing violent crime and keeping neighborhoods safe. While proactively working in the area of Central Avenue and DeKalb Avenue, Task Force officers observed 19-year-old Semaj Johnson. Following a brief foot pursuit, Johnson was observed discarding a firearm. The firearm was photographed in place and recovered while wearing gloves to preserve evidence. The recovered firearm was identified through NCIC as a stolen Glock pistol. The firearm was equipped with a 30-round large-capacity magazine containing 22 rounds, with one additional round chambered. The firearm was also equipped with a laser aiming device. Johnson is…

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CT BEARDSLEY ZOO ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING EMPLOYEE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Jul 21, 2026 Alex

“This afternoon, during the course of routine daily operations, a Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo staff member was maneuvering a fence with chain link when lightning struck in the area.   The employee experienced contact from the electrical discharge.  Out of an abundance of caution the employee went to the local hospital for evaluation.  The employee is doing well, and no serious injuries were reported.  The safety of staff, guests, and animals remains our highest priority.  The Zoo continues to monitor weather conditions and follows established weather safety protocols.”

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