Multi Building Blaze
Shelton fire department is currently battling a fire that is going across several condos in Aspetuck Village Condominiums in Shelton. At this time there are 3 lines stretched and a possible partial collapse.
BusPatrol Opens First New England Office in Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/k6EltBvWJB0 BRIDGEPORT, CT - BusPatrol celebrated the opening of its new Bridgeport office, the company’s first location in Connecticut and New England. The office will serve as BusPatrol’s Connecticut headquarters and regional base for the northern Northeast. BusPatrol is a public safety technology company that provides AI-powered school bus stop-arm enforcement systems. The company works with more than 400 communities and hundreds of police departments across the country to discourage drivers from illegally passing stopped school buses. BusPatrol President and Chief Innovation Officer Justin Meyers said the company has hired more than 27 people in the region as part of its investment in Bridgeport. “If you’re going to come into a community and raise your hand and ask for the…
Car Flips Into Building
A car crashed into a building on Madison Ave by Ashton Street in Bridgeport. According to witnesses, the driver was attempting to race another vehicle, when she lost control, smashed through a stone wall, and vaulted up onto the side of a building. According to witnesses, the driver, with an approx. 8 year old child and two others all got out of the car. Firefighters quickly secured the car, preventing any further damage to the building or surrounding area, where the car was then lowered via crane. According to unconfirmed radio reports at least 2 patients were treated for their injuries.
Bridgeport Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program, Family Events, and July Activities
The Bridgeport Public Library has announced a full schedule of summer programs and special events for residents of all ages, including the return of its annual Summer Reading Program, family crafts, science workshops, movies, and America 250 celebrations. The library's Summer Reading Program: "Plant a Seed, Read!" runs through August 28 at all Bridgeport Public Library locations. Children, teens, and adults are invited to sign up, track their reading, earn rewards, and participate in special activities throughout the summer. The library also reminds residents that all locations will be closed Friday, July 10, for a staff development day and will reopen with normal hours on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. Among the featured events: America 250 Movie: 1776 Saturday,…
Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder in Park Avenue Stabbing
The Bridgeport Police Department late Tuesday afternoon arrested a Bridgeport man for the fatal stabbing of a woman at a Park Avenue rooming house on June 9th. Johnnie Newkirk, 52, was arrested by the Homicide Unit at approximately 5:30 pm today at Bridgeport Police Headquarters. He had an active felony warrant. Newkirk was charged with Murder and Tampering with Evidence in the killing of Willesha Riddick, 41, on Park Avenue June 9th, 2026. Newkirk and Ms. Riddick lived in separate rooms in the house. Newkirk's bond was set at $1.5 million and he will be arraigned Wednesday, June 24th, at Bridgeport Superior Court - 172 Golden Hill Street. Shortly after midnight on June 9th, patrol officers were dispatched to the…
Citizens Free-Pinned Motorcyclist
Citizens helped extricate a motorcyclist pinned under an SUV on Washington Avenue near Highland Avenue. Assistant Fire Chief Ellis told us the man had serious injuries to his legs. This is the second time today that citizens helped free a pinned victim, freeing a man trapped under a van at Park Avenue and State Street. 2026-06-13@9:28pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Man In Wheelchair Pinned Under Van After Accident
A man in a wheelchair was pinned under a van after an accident at Park Avenue and State Street. Assistant Chief Ellis said citizens helped free the man from underneath the van before he was transported to the hospital. 2026-03-13@4:58pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Downed Tree Blocks Success
Success Avenue near Court D is blocked due to a downed tree with downed wires and a transformer. UI is reporting 8 people without power; a crew is on the scene. 2026-05-30@9:01am-- #Bridgeport CT
Rollover Crash
Report of a rollover crash on Marion Street and Wayne Street in Bridgeport. Multiple people were transported for their injuries. There are no additional details at this time.
Heavy Police Presence
Report of heavy police presence on East Main Street and Jane Street. At least one person was taken to the hospital for a taser deployment. This is an actively developing story and there are no further details at this time.