Disturbance at Calf Pasture Beach Leads to Arrest; Drugs and Weapon Recovered

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…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

11/1, 11/19: 4:30-5:30 pm: Teen Lingo LoungeHave 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…

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Man Shot

https://youtube.com/shorts/uCFmZWaqw2M?feature=share 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

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Overnight Fire on Helen Street Sends One to Hospital

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.

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Supreme Physical Therapy Celebrates New Stratford Office with Ribbon Cutting

https://youtu.be/eIZSpCGmjhk 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,…

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Optimum Business and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council Announce the Grant Winners of Lifting up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut

25 businesses are being awarded a $5,000 grant each, fostering both their expansion and the vitality of Bridgeport communities CONNECTICUT – Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), the largest business association in the region, today announce the grant winners of the Lifting up Small Businesses in Bridgeport, Connecticut program, which will directly fund 25 small businesses in Bridgeport.   Each small business will receive a $5,000 grant to help support their growth and long-term success while further expanding and contributing to the prosperity of the communities where they serve. Featured grant recipients include:   All Things Eyes LLC: The optical boutique will use the grant to launch a targeted marketing campaign and build…

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