Route 8/25 Crash
A report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 8/25 near exit 3 (Boston Ave Exit) 2026-01-09@5:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
High Pressure Gas Leak
First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area. 2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour
Suspicious Package on Westport Avenue Prompts Police Response, Area Secured
Norwalk, CT — January 6, 2026 — Norwalk Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package Tuesday morning on Westport Avenue, prompting a temporary perimeter and assistance from regional resources. At approximately 9:21 a.m., Norwalk patrol officers were dispatched to 370 Westport Avenue after a caller reported a bright green package with red wires protruding from it outside the building. Upon arrival, officers secured the area and established a safety perimeter as a precaution. The Stamford Police Department Bomb Squad was notified and responded to assist with the investigation. A Norwalk Police explosive detection K-9 and handler also conducted a precautionary sweep of the surrounding area. Following the investigation, police determined the item was a battery pack and…
Westport Police Warn of Alarming Rise in Vehicle Thefts and Attempted Thefts
Westport, CT — January 7, 2026 — The Westport Police Department is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant following an alarming trend identified in recent investigations involving stolen vehicles and attempted vehicle thefts. As has been the case for several years, Westport continues to be a persistent target for car thieves. What once largely involved suspects quietly walking neighborhoods overnight to avoid confrontation has evolved into far more aggressive and brazen behavior. Police say offenders are now operating at all hours of the day and night, targeting both public and private locations, and increasingly following specific vehicles and victims. In multiple recent cases, victims reported encountering suspects in their driveways or inside residential garages shortly after returning home. Investigators…
Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight
https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Car Hits House
https://youtube.com/shorts/LMXaIuv9tOA Report of a 2 car accident, where one car struck a house at the 200 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Fire!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Hy3Gpg5BFrQ Report of a fire on the 1100 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the third floor that was quickly knocked down. One party was treated for smoke inhalation. There are no further details at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
City of Bridgeport Announces Flock Drone Program to Enhance Emergency Response and Public Safety
https://youtu.be/93lqQa1IGho Bridgeport, CT — January 6, 2026 — Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department announced a new partnership with Flock Safety on Tuesday that will introduce drones as first responders to emergency calls throughout the city, marking a significant expansion of Bridgeport’s public safety technology. The Drone as First Responder (DFR) program will allow drones to be automatically deployed to 911 calls, ShotSpotter alerts, fires, and other emergencies, often arriving on scene before police officers or firefighters. The drones provide real-time aerial views to first responders, helping them assess situations more quickly, deploy resources more safely, and improve decision-making before personnel arrive on the ground. “This program gives us eyes in the sky,” said Police Chief Roderick Porter.…
Car Hits Pool Heater
One person was injured when a car went over an embankment at Avalon Gates Royce Apartments and landed on top of a pool heater by the community pool. 2026-01-06@3:35pm-- #Trumbull CT We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/... or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
Ceiling Collapse Injures Elderly
Report of a part of a ceiling that collapsed at 111 Court D of Success Village in Bridgeport. Initial report is that an elderly female was injured by the collapse. First responders are on their way to the scene at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.