Dumpster Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters are in the 2600 block of Main Street for a dumpster fire. The fire is not threatening any of the nearby buildings. 2025-04-28@10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT -- #ctfire
Ansonia Street Takeover
A large crowd of 50 to 100 people and several dozen cars took over the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia early Saturday morning, with some damaging a police car when an officer arrived. The crowd dispersed once more officers responded, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. From the Ansonia Police: On April 26, 2025 at about 12:25 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received multiple reports of a possible street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street. The first officer on scene encountered a between 50 and 100 people in the street with several dozen cars in the road, some of which were driving erratically. A group…
Trumbull Police Update on Assault
Trumbull Officers are on the scene of a serious assault that occurred this afternoon at the Ten Trumbull apartment complex on Oakview Drive. Preliminary reports indicate a domestic related incident, and the responsible person was taken into custody by responding Officers. Residents can expect to see Police on scene for an extended period of time. There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.
Solar Panel Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters were called a solar panel fire on Edwards Street. The fire did extend to the attic. There was no one home at the time. The fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause of the fire. 2025-04-28@1:45pm--#Bridgeport CT -- ##ctfire
6 Injured In Crash
Norwalk first responders on the scene at the 200 block of Main Avenue for a crash with injuries. 2025-04-28@10:10am--#Norwalk CT
Vape Shop Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On April 22, 2025, Norwalk Police served a search and seizure warrant at Clever Smoke Shop on New Canaan Avenue as part of an ongoing investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers found pre-wrapped marijuana cigarettes, edibles, and vape products concealed in a storage cabinet hidden behind beverage boxes, along with $7,030 in cash. Seized items included 287 pre-rolled cigarettes, 50 marijuana flower pouches, 215 illegal vape pens, 49 THC edibles, and nearly 39 pounds of packaged marijuana. Following the investigation, 37-year-old Nileshkumar Patel of Freeport, NY, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to sell over 1kg of marijuana product.
Shoot Out
https://youtu.be/bXI_UXitrkU Report of a shoot-out that occurred near the Save A Lot on Pequonnock Street in Bridgeport. Police said a victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. The investigation is ongoing.
I-95 Crash
Tonight's crash is on I-95 southbound between exit 20 and 19 between a tractor-trailer and a car. Expect delays. No word on injuries. 2025-04-26@9:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic
Bridgeport Schools Strengthen Student Mental Health Services
Bridgeport, CT — April 25, 2025 — Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) is taking a major step forward in student mental health support, celebrating the expansion of a vital partnership with Effective School Solutions (ESS). Local leaders, state legislators, and education officials recently gathered to mark the growth of the initiative, which aims to meet the increasing mental health needs of Bridgeport students with sustainable, cost-effective strategies. Through the partnership, BPS and ESS are creating a comprehensive mental health continuum that prioritizes inclusion-based practices and provides critical emotional and behavioral support within the school community. The initiative directly addresses statewide challenges, including the rising demand for specialized mental health services, the growing costs of out-of-district placements, and the need for scalable…
Suspect In Custody
Bridgeport Police responded to a breach of peace call on Park Avenue around 6:45 p.m., leading to a foot pursuit. The suspect was found with a knife on Laurel Court and taken into custody by 7 p.m.; the investigation is ongoing.