Bridgeport

Bridgeport Crime Down 30% Year-to-Date; Q3 Shows Continued Progress Across Major Categories

The Bridgeport Police Department reports a continued decline in overall crime through the third quarter of 2025. Year-to-date (YTD) Part I crimes are down 30.25% compared to the same period in 2024 (860 vs. 1,233), with significant reductions in shootings and several major offense categories. Year-to-Date Highlights (as of Sept. 28, 2025) Total Part I Crime: 860 (↓ 30.25% from 1,233 in 2024) Murder: 2 (↓ 80%, from 10) Robbery: 86 (↓ 50%, from 172) Sexual Assault: 29 (↓ 42%, from 50) Aggravated Assault: 157 (↓ 29.28%, from 222) Burglary: 186 (↓ 29.81%, from 265) Motor Vehicle Theft: 400 (↓ 22.18%, from 514) Shooting Metrics (YTD vs. 2024) Shooting Incidents: 30 (↓ 34.78%, from 46) Non-Fatal Shooting Victims: 33 (↓…

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Bridgeport Public Schools Building and Operations DepartmentMaximizes Resources with New Cleaning Technology

Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Public Schools Building and Operations Department is introducing new technology to increase efficiency, lower costs, and make the most of every resource while providing students and staff with a clean and safe environment. The department recently launched the TASKI Ecobot 50 Pro, an autonomous floor scrubbing machine, at Harding High School. Capable of cleaning 10,000 to 20,000 square feet in just four hours, the Ecobot allows staff to streamline daily operations, focus on other essential maintenance needs, and keep critical areas such as school cafeterias and kitchens consistently spotless and sanitary. “Every minute and every resource counts when it comes to keeping our schools operating at their best,” said Jorge Garcia, Chief Operating Officer. “This technology…

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Stabbing

Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing in the 700 block of Kossuth Street. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound and was treated for their injuries. No arrests have been made at this time, and the Detective Bureau is actively investigating the incident. 2025-09-23@6:08pm--#Bridgeport CT

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