Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian struck at Congress and Main Street. The injuries did not appear to be serious and it did not appear that the car stopped. 2025-02-18@9:44am--#Bridgeport CT
Milford Rollover
Milford first responders on the scene of a rollover tractor-trailer on the on-ramp of I-95 near exit 39B southbound. A minor fuel spill reported, no word on injuries. 2025-02-17@11:55am--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Fairfield News: Highway Crash!
Report of a 2 car crash just past Exit 22 on I-95 Southbound.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Around 5:00AM the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located around 1000 Madison Ave. First unit reported heavy fire on the second floor. A second alarm was struck for additional resources. Primary and secondary searches were conducted and negative. Mutual aid was provided by Fairfield and Stratford. The fire was declared under control at 5:45AM. None of the residents required assistance from the Red Cross. The two businesses on the first floor received water damage.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SUNDAY EVENING
Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or Visit 211ct.org For a List of Locations (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. During this period, overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits. Coupled with steady winds, it will feel like it is below zero during the overnights for much of next week. Anyone in need…
Sex Offender Arrested After Peeping Tom Reports in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – On February 4, 2025, officers from the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to reports of suspicious activity in the area of 655 Palisades Avenue. Residents reported an individual banging on windows and looking into apartments in a neighborhood that has recently faced concerns about "peeping toms" and attempted burglaries. During their investigation, officers made contact with Kevin Tucker. Tucker was subsequently arrested after being found in violation of unrelated offenses. He was charged with interfering with an officer and failure to register as a sex offender. His bond was set at $10,000. The Bridgeport Police Department commends the responding officers for their thorough investigative work and commitment to community safety. The department continues to address concerns…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport in the Food Bazaar parking lot on Sylvan Avenue was captured by Johanna Carolina Adrada, thank you Johanna! 2025-02-15@3:29pm--#Bridgeport CT
Norwalk Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Infant’s Death
On June 11, 2024, Norwalk police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Rae Lane after a four-month-old infant was reported choking on formula. The male caller stated he had performed CPR for several minutes before calling for help. The infant was transported to Norwalk Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Detectives launched an investigation with assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Department of Children and Families, Children’s Connection Norwalk, and the Yale New Haven Hospital DART Team. The investigation determined that the infant died due to complications from medical and nutritional neglect, with necrotizing appendicitis and chronic malnutrition. The death was ruled a homicide. Following the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for…
MAYOR GANIM AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The City of Bridgeport is celebrating Black History Month during February2025 and recognizes this year’s theme: African Americans and Labor. This year’s theme is set tohighlight African Americans within the workforce and the significant roles African Americanshave held since July 2, 1964 when The Civil Rights Act made employment discriminationillegal.“Bridgeport is a culturally rich community that places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, and Ibelieve it’s essential to highlight our African American communities as much as we can,especially in the ways they contribute to our workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “There arecountless stories to share—whether they reflect joy, pain, or love. This year’s Black HistoryMonth theme is vital for African American communities to share their life experiences with theworld.”…
Bridgeport Police Arrest Teen After ShotSpotter Activation
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:57 PM, Bridgeport officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation reporting five rounds fired in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. A concerned citizen also contacted the Emergency Operations Center, reporting gunshots and seeing a male in the backyards of the area. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and noticed freshly pressed shoe prints in the snow despite active snowfall. Following the footprints, officers tracked them to the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of Herkimer Street, where they discovered 18-year-old Giovanni Gonzalez hiding. Further investigation led officers to retrace the footprints, where they recovered a Sig Sauer P226 firearm equipped with a 20-round 9mm high-capacity magazine. The firearm was seized as evidence.…