Armed Robbery
Barnum Avenue Citgo was just robbed of cash by two individuals with guns, according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are other details. 2026-04-09@8:45pm -- #Stratford CT #ArmedRobbery #StratfordCT #LocalNews
Bridgeport Renters’ Rebate Program Returns
Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Announce Return of Renters’ Rebate Program Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announce the return of the Renters’ Rebate program for the 2026 application period. This program provides tax relief to elderly or totally disabled residents whose incomes fall within established limits. Individuals who rent an apartment or room, live in cooperative housing, or reside in a mobile home may be eligible. Rebates are based on a graduated income scale, as well as the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made during the calendar year prior to applying. Eligible applicants may receive up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single individuals. Applications for the Renters’…
Milford Drug Raid Leads to Arrest
Beginning in the month of February 2026, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit initiated an investigation after receiving intelligence of a person selling heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine and prescription pills, within the municipal jurisdictions of Stratford, Milford and Bridgeport. On April 07, 2026 the NVI Unit executed multiple search warrants at 358 Wheelers Farm Road, Milford, Ct. Aaron Miller (09-13-1994) is a convicted felon, who has nine prior arrests, most of which are related to the sale and possession of illegal narcotics. He was transported to headquarters and charged with Criminal Possession of Ammunition, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Transfer of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Illegal Possession with Intent to Sell Fentanyl 21a-278,…
Fatal Fire on Hallock Street Claims One Life Despite Firefighters’ Rescue Effort
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vlZmAP0oeTw Bridgeport firefighters responded to a structure fire on Hallock Street around 9:45 p.m., where crews encountered heavy fire in the rear of the home upon arrival. According to Chief Porter, an individual outside told firefighters that a second person was still inside, prompting an aggressive interior search and rescue effort alongside fire suppression operations. Despite those efforts, one person inside the home succumbed to their injuries. Chief Porter stated that firefighters faced no operational issues, with water supply, ventilation, and rescue efforts all going “textbook.” Officials also confirmed there were no working smoke detectors inside the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, and the identity of the victim has not yet…
Bridgeport House Fire
Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.
Fairfield Police Arrest Two in Package Theft and Fraud Scheme
Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department arrested two individuals on 3/4/2026 following an investigation into package thefts in the area of James Street and Pratt Street. At approximately 1:50 PM, police received a complaint of two individuals removing packages from residential properties. Responding officers locate the suspect vehicle in the area and identified the occupants as Teon Thomas, 24, of Rochester, NY, and Dawud Gause-Seignious, 23, of Wyandanch New York. Through the investigation, officers determined that the suspects were involved in a scheme using fictitious names to order energy efficient thermostats through a rebate program and have them delivered to residential addresses in Fairfield. The suspects would then retrieve the packages without permission from the homeowners. Officers…
Motorbike and Pickup Collide
A pickup and a man on a motorbike collided on Madison Avenue near Catherine Street. The man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries, the person in the pickup stopped and was cooperating with police. 2026-04-06@6:06pm-- #Bridgeport CT
ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Two Arrests After Vehicle Flees Orchard Street
At approximately 3:50 p.m., Bridgeport Police Department responded to the 120 block of Orchard Street following a ShotSpotter activation. No injuries were reported. Police say the vehicle involved fled Orchard Street and was tracked to the downtown Bridgeport area, near Lafayette Square and Fairfield Avenue. Two individuals have since been apprehended. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Fairfield in the Edge Fitness parking lot at 500 Kings Highway Cutoff. The car was fully engulfed and spread to surrounding cars. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
Van Hits House
Police are investigating why a van left the roadway in the 2600 block of Madison Avenue and struck a house. No word on injuries, the building inspector was called to the scene. 2026-04-06@11:29am-- #Bridgeport CT