At around 2:30 p.m., Bridgeport Police responded to Broad Street and Linden Avenue after reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a child on a bicycle. Officers found that a young boy had been struck and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with a possible broken arm. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police. No arrests have been made, and the incident remains under investigation.
NORWALK, CT — On October 23, 2025, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance at Calf Pasture Beach involving a driver operating erratically and threatening to shoot another motorist. Patrol officers responded, located the suspect BMW X1 traveling on Canfield Avenue, conducted a motor vehicle stop, and detained the operator, identified as Alexander Freedman, 37, of Norwalk, while the investigation proceeded.
Witnesses reported the driver had been speeding, driving recklessly, and performing donuts in the parking lot, and that when confronted, he threatened to shoot the individual with a gun from his vehicle. A search of the BMW recovered several vape cartridges, a glass jar of liquid hashish, multiple jars and bags of marijuana with a total combined weight of 4.817 pounds, and a metal impact weapon. Freedman was placed under arrest without incident.
Freedman was charged with Threatening in the Second Degree, Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, Possession with Intent to Sell 1 Kilogram or More of a Cannabis Substance, Sale of 1 Kilogram or More of a Cannabis Substance, Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of Restricted Substances, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Renew Registration. He was held on a $125,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on November 6, 2025.
11/1, 11/19: 4:30-5:30 pm: Teen Lingo Lounge
Have you been looking for a fun way to learn or practice a new language? Come connect with others and help each other perfect this skill. We will also use the library’s database Transparent Language as a guide. Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department.
¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida de aprender o practicar un nuevo idioma? Ven a conectar con otros y ayúdense mutuamente a perfeccionar esta habilidad. También utilizaremos la base de datos de la biblioteca, Transparent Language, como guía.
11/12: 4:00-5:00 pm: Teen Food Explorers: Chopped!
Join Food Explorers for a round of Chopped! You’ll be teaming up to create your own DIY tacos. Choose from a limited pantry of ingredients and get to work creating your own fillings, toppings, salsas and sauces. Teamwork is key! All ingredients are nut free and vegetarian. Grades 6-12. Registration Required. Location: Lovell Room.
11/20: 4:00-5:30 pm: Zines For Teens
Teens – Learn the art of making a zine: a self-published, DIY mini-comic or magazine! We will have all the supplies, and help you get started with topics and ideas. Let your creativity flow! Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Lovell Room.
11/25: 4:00-5:30 pm: Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating
Let the holiday season begin! Join us while we learn how to create these tasty holiday treats. Registration opens on 11/1. Grades 6-12. Registration required. Location: Lovell Room.
A man was shot at the plaza at 1500 Reservoir Avenue. Multiple reports say the man in his 20s was grazed in the abdomen and that he was conscious and alert. Witness said they heard two shots. The man was taken to the hospital and police have the area blocked to traffic for their investigation.
2025-10-25@8:42pm– #Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport firefighters battled heavy flames early this morning on Helen Street after a blaze tore through the second floor of a multi-unit building around 4:00 a.m. One occupant was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries as crews worked for over half an hour to bring the fire under control. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause, and the Red Cross has been called to assist displaced residents.
Report of a mobile home fire in front of 234 DeForest Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters on scene knocked down the fire without it extending to the building. There are no further updates at this time.
Police are at Boston and Seaview Avenue with a moped involved in a serious crash. The area is closed for the investigation.
2025-10-24@8:33pm– #Bridgeport CT
A man in his 30’s was struck by a car on Gregory Street and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2025-10-24@7:20pm– #Bridgeport CT
Fairfield Police are investigating a multi-car crash that may have involved a pedestrian on Greenfield Street.
2025-10-24@3:40pm #Fairfield CT
STRATFORD, CT — October 23, 2025 — Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehab celebrated the grand opening of its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1825 Barnum Avenue, Suite 204. Owner Dr. Ilicia Mathis, PT, DPT, welcomed community members and local officials to mark the milestone and reaffirm her commitment to helping Stratford residents live healthier, pain-free lives.
“I’m super excited and happy to be serving the town of Stratford,” said Dr. Mathis during the event. “We’re here to get our community moving and feeling better.”
Supreme Physical Therapy and Wellness Rehab offers a wide range of personalized services designed to restore physical function and relieve pain caused by injury, disease, or disability. Treatments include stretching, mobility training, cupping therapy, acupuncture, and guided exercise programs.
The clinic’s mission is rooted in evidence-based care and compassionate service. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Mathis and Dr. Erika Jackson, PT, DPT, Supreme Physical Therapy operates offices in both Stratford, Connecticut, and Houston, Texas. Their licensed therapists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment programs including manual therapy, post-operative care, vestibular and neuromuscular re-education, sports medicine, and balance training.
“Our promise is to always listen,” said Dr. Mathis. “We take every patient seriously to ensure they receive the most professional and effective care possible.”
Supreme Physical Therapy’s Stratford office is now open and accepting new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.supremeptw.com or call the Stratford office at 475-328-0009
