Firefighters were called to Massimo Pizza at 100 Boston Avenue for a report of smoke in the ceiling. Firefighters were able to trace the problem to the utility pole outside, behind the plaza. It affected a number of businesses in the busy plaza. 2025-05-22@4:01pm--#Bridgeport CT
On May 20, 2025, Norwalk Police stopped a vehicle near Cudlipp Street and Jacob Street and found the driver, Charles Razor, had a suspended license. Passenger Darius McGee was carrying a loaded Glock 45 with an extended magazine, and a search of the vehicle uncovered another loaded handgun with a defaced serial number, suspected narcotics, and unidentified pills. None of the occupants had a valid pistol permit, and all were taken into custody without incident. Charles Razor, 26, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Alteration of a Serial Number, Operating Under Suspension, and Possession of Narcotics. His bond was set at $250,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on June 3,…
On May 15, 2025, Roger Pratt, age 36, of Naugatuck was arrested by warrant for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material First Degree. Pratt was arraigned in Derby Superior Court and held on a court set bond of $75,000.00. Roger Pratt’s arrest was the result of an investigation that began when he was accused of going online and attempting to meet an underage girl. A group of private citizens that uses social media to identify possible child predators engaged in conversations with Pratt and then confronted him in Ansonia. While the actions of the group to identify and expose child predators is commendable the Ansonia Police Department does not recommend private citizens confront someone they suspect, but rather reach out…
Fairfield Bellarmine celebrated its first graduating class, highlighting strong academic outcomes and the program's role in expanding access to Jesuit education. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (May 17, 2025) — As part of Fairfield University’s 75th Commencement exercises, the inaugural Fairfield Bellarmine Class of 2025 received their associate’s degrees in a momentous ceremony held on May 15 at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. This event celebrated a milestone in Fairfield’s ongoing mission to broaden access to Jesuit Catholic higher education. The 35 graduates are the first to complete Fairfield Bellarmine’s rigorous two-year program, which launched in 2023 in partnership with the Diocese of Bridgeport. The initiative was created to serve underrepresented students in the Greater Bridgeport area, offering associate’s degrees…
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Ansonia on Great Hill Road as a result of an accident. Everyone made it out of the vehicle safely. 2025-05-21@4:31pm--#Ansonia CT
Westport’s Fine Arts Festival will take place from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. Main Street (between Post Rd East and Avery Place) and Elm Street (between Main St and Bedford Square) will be closed from 6:00 AM Friday through 10:00 PM Sunday. Expect traffic congestion and increased pedestrian activity downtown. Drivers are urged to use caution.
Bankruptcy Attempts End-Run Around Supreme Court Decision in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy That Struck Down Third-Party Releases (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today objected to a proposed bankruptcy deal for firefighting foam manufacturer Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. that seeks to unlawfully release its parent company Carrier Global Corporation from liability for PFAS forever chemical contamination in the face of lawsuits filed by Connecticut and other states. The bankruptcy deal attempts to resurrect a maneuver already declared illegal by the United States Supreme Court after Connecticut and other states objected to immunity for the Sackler family through the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy. “Whether you are a family of billionaires or a multinational corporation worth billions of dollars, you cannot hide from liability behind…
In letter, Senate and House Committee members slam Collins’ untruthful narrative around his chaotic contract cancellations “…[C]ancelling hundreds of contracts in a several-day period and then scrambling to restore dozens just a few days later is not an indication of good program management. It’s an indication of waste and incompetence.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Committee member U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) today led a group of their colleagues to demand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins immediately provide Congress the complete and updated list of VA contracts cancelled or proposed for cancellation, and blast his untruthful narrative around the contracts’…
At approximately 1:30pm, Ladder 5 was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Avenue and Lindley Street while responding to an emergency call. The driver of the civilian vehicle was extricated by the members of the Bridgeport Fire Department and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating.
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Animal Control is hosting the return of their “Free the Shelter” event on May 30th and May 31st with the intent to have a large amount of their animals adopted. All adoption fees are sponsored by The Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals in New Canaan as a part of the event’s initiative. Participants are encouraged to visit the Bridgeport Animal Shelter at 236 Evergreen Street between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; no appointment needed. Participants will be able to fill out an application to get approved for a meet-and-greet with their preferred animal. Upon approval, participants will have their pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to the animal being brought home. Eligibility requirements for participants include bringing proof of home ownership or a notarized letter from a landlord, bringing any other dogs that may be in the home if a participant wishes…
