I-95 Exit Closed
State Police reporting that I-95 Exit27A SOUTHBOUND will be CLOSED overnight.
Fairfield Structure Fire
An alert neighbor spotted smoke in the 100 block of Elm Street and called the fire department. The firefighters quick response kept the small outside fire contained and it did not spread elsewhere to the home. 2025-04-07@4:00PMish #Fairfield CT - #ctfire
Protest Held After Police Fatally Shoot Dyshan Best in Bridgeport
Undeterred by the cold rain, a large crowd gathered at 999 Broad Street to protest the fatal police shooting of Dyshan Best during a foot chase on Monday. The demonstration, marked by calls for justice and accountability, concluded at Bridgeport Police Headquarters at 300 Congress Street.
Preliminary Status Report Regarding the Use of Deadly Force by the Bridgeport Police Department
https://youtu.be/DxtBKEQGIMg According to initial police reports, on March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m.,uniformed Bridgeport Police officers, including Officer Yoon Heo and Officer Erin Perrotta,responded to East Main Street on a report of a large fight. There was information that peoplehad gathered in connection with a funeral. In addition, there was further information that therewas a black Chevrolet Tahoe in the area whose occupant had a gun. Police located the blackTahoe parked at a store parking lot on East Main Street. There were two occupants. OfficerPerrotta opened the passenger door and told the passenger, later identified as Dyshan Best,that he was going to be patted down. Best exited the vehicle and fled. He was holding a RémyMartin liquor bottle in…
I-95 Crash
A crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on I-95 southbound near exit 36. Minor injuries reported. 2025-04-02@8:22pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Oil Slick After Hit & Run
A sand truck was called to Golden Rod and Main Street for an oil slick after a hit-and-run accident with injuries. Unconfirmed radio reports say a Honda Pilot fled the scene. 2025-03-14@10:02pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport News: Downed wires cause Power Outage
Down wires are being reported in the Grovers Ave. area. Approximately 405 customers without power. Estimated restoration time per UI is 8:15pm.
Police Arrest Vehicle Break-In Suspect
The Shelton Police Department has responded to approximately 25 vehicle break-ins over the past several days. A firearm was reported stolen in one of the break-ins. The incidents occurred downtown and along the Bridgeport Ave corridor. Police increased patrols and worked with detectives to investigate. During their efforts, they identified a suspect vehicle, which was reported stolen. On 03-03-25, Officer Ray Laudato was patrolling the downtown area due to these recent incidents. He located the suspect vehicle in the Cornell St parking lot. When approached, the vehicle fled at a high speed, nearly striking Officer Laudato’s police vehicle. The stolen vehicle then crashed into another car on Howe Ave, and a male suspect exited, fleeing on foot. During the chase,…
AFTER A TWO YEAR SEARCH, THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT SYMPHONY NAMES EDUARDO LEANDRO MUSIC DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR
LEANDRO TO LEAD SOMETHING BIG! MAY 10 AT THE KLEIN MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IN BRIDGEPORT, CT AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 SEASONS GALA ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 4 Eduardo Leandro Photo Courtesy Of GBS BRIDGEPORT, CT (March 3, 2025) - After a comprehensive search that has spanned two seasons, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) is excited to announce the appointment of EDUARDO LEANDROas Music Director and Principal Conductor. Culled from a field of over 180 applicants, seven finalists vied for the Music Directorship in a competition that concluded in December 2024. Leandro’s grand inaugural concert Something Big! will take place on Saturday, May 10 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT at 7:30pm. Leandro was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, land of carnival, samba schools and rich musical culture. He attended the Sao Paulo State University, the…
Crash
Traffic is diverted in the 400 block of Commerce Drive due to a crash with possible injuries. 2025-03-03@2:35pm--#Fairfield CT