Report of a fire at the crematory at Lakeview Cemetery at 885 Boston Avenue. Employees extinguished it before the firefighter’s arrival. Firefighters ensured the fire did not extend elsewhere.
2025-11-05@8:30am– Bridgeport CT
Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle at Maple and East Main Street. No word on the person’s condition.
2025-11-04@6:20pm — #Bridgeport CT
Kitchen Fire With Hoarding Conditions
Bridgeport Firefighters have extinguished a kitchen fire in the 1000 block of Broad Street on the 4th floor. Firefighters also had to contend with hoarding conditions while battling the fire and while searching for any occupants in the apartment.
2025-11-04@4:00pm– #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Fifth Arrest in Ansonia Street Takeover; Suspect Accused of Jumping on Police Cruiser
ANSONIA — On October 29, 2025, police arrested Joseph Yeager, 21, of Meriden, by warrant for his role in the April 26, 2025 street takeover. Investigators say Yeager is believed to be the person seen on video jumping onto the hood of a police cruiser during the incident; he is the fifth arrest in the case, and detectives continue working to identify additional participants.
Yeager was charged with Riot 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Riot 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, and Racing. He was held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on November 25, 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or submit an anonymous tip via Tip411 at the link provided. All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Isac Saravia Charged in Pershing Drive Fatal Crash Investigation
On October 29, 2025 Isac Saravia, age 26, of Ansonia was arrested as part of the investigation into the September 24, 2025 fatal motor vehicle accident on Pershing Drive involving Adonis Lapuppet-Bligen. Saravia was charged with Reckless Endangerment First Degree and Reckless Driving. He posted a $75,000.00 bond and will appear at Derby Superior Court for arraignment on November 12, 2025.
During the course of the investigation detectives learned that Saravia was driving his own car following closely behind the car driven by Lapuppet-Bligen right before the accident where Lapuppet-Bligen died. With the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department Accident Reconstruction Unit it was determined that Saravia and Lapuppet-Bligen were travelling approximately 80 MPH just prior to the accident. The investigation was unable to establish probable cause that the cars were racing. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has concluded their investigation, Lapuppet-Bligen’s cause of death was blunt force trauma and manner of death was accident. A toxicology report showed that Lapuppet-Bligen had a blood alcohol content(BAC) at the time of the accident of .089, a BAC of .080 is considered intoxicated in Connecticut.
Chief Williams would like to thank the Connecticut State Police, Derby Police Department, Fairfield Police Department, Ansonia Fire Department, and Ansonia Public Works for their assistance in the investigation. He also commends the Ansonia Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Patrol Division for their work in investigating the incident.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Seymour Man Charged After Target Lot Disturbance; Officer Injured
Police say George Suazo, 21, of Seymour was arrested by warrant on October 25 in connection with an October 3 disturbance in the Target parking lot, where he allegedly assaulted a responding officer, causing injury. Suazo is charged with Assault on a Police Officer and Breach of Peace 2nd Degree
I-95 Crash
A one-car spin-out on the I-95 exit 29 northbound exit. No word on any injuries.
2025-11-01@5:40pm–#Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Crash!
Fairfield first responders are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries at Kings Highway and Jennings Road.
2025-11-01@3:36pm–#Fairfield CT
Stratford Police Seek Don Zemo in $14K Small-Business Fraud; Multiple Warrants Statewide
STRATFORD — The Stratford Police Detective Division is seeking Don Zemo, last known to reside in Milford, in connection with an active felony arrest warrant for Larceny in the First Degree and Issuing Bad Checks. Investigators say Zemo, a convicted felon, is accused of defrauding a Stratford-based small business of more than $14,000 and is also wanted for similar crimes in other Connecticut communities.
Police report that the Fairfield, Brookfield, and New Canaan Police Departments each hold outstanding warrants for Zemo. Anyone who knows his whereabouts or has information is asked to contact Detective Jon Policano at (475) 319-0316 (call or text).
1 Rolled Over 1 On Fire
Route 8 northbound is closed near exit 9 where a one car is rolled over and a second car is on fire shutting down the highway. No word on injuries.