Bridgeport Police Investigate Two Shootings and Chase Tied to Gun Violence

https://youtu.be/b1h1-r7RRsE Bridgeport, CT – Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on the evening of June 25, 2025, leaving three individuals injured and leading to a high-speed police pursuit and crash on Route 8. At approximately 7:21 PM, a ShotSpotter activation alerted officers to 12 rounds fired near the 40–50 block of Sheridan Street. Responding officers located a crime scene, and shortly after, two male victims—ages 26 and 18—arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Both underwent surgery and were previously listed in critical condition. The Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. Detective Timothy Leonard is leading the investigation. Around the same time, a third victim, a 24-year-old man, also arrived at the hospital with a gunshot…

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STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN JULY 2025

Summer Storytimes Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! The Stratford Library Children’s Department offers summer storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 AM: Mondays: Music Time (ages 0–2) Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5) Thursdays: Baby Lapsit on June 26, July 24, and August 14 (ages 0–18 months) Storytimes run through July 29 and are held in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required. Visit stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. Children’s Craft Table Weekly summer crafts with teen volunteers.Open Monday–Thursday: 10 AM–12 PM & 2 PM–6:30 PMFridays: 10 AM–12 PMWhile supplies last. Volunteer availability permitting. July Events July 1 – Summer Art: Floral Arranging | 4:00 PMAges 7–12. Create a red, white, and blue floral arrangement to…

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Stratford Man Charged in Sexual Extortion Case Involving Multiple Victims

Stratford, CT – The Stratford Police Department has arrested a local man in connection with a series of sexual extortion cases involving multiple victims, including a juvenile. Over the course of three days in May 2025, three adult women came forward reporting that a male suspect had threatened to release sexually explicit images of them online unless they sent additional intimate photos. As detectives investigated the claims, they identified the same suspect in all three cases. A fourth victim, a juvenile female, was also identified and confirmed the same individual had targeted her in a similar manner. The suspect, identified as Mikel Reyes, was charged on June 25, 2025, following the execution of an arrest warrant. Reyes was charged with…

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Crash!

A two car crash at Black Rock Turnpike and Jennings Road. No word on injuries. If you value truly local, independent reporting, support us on Facebook or Patreon today! patreon.com/doingitlocal 2025-06-27@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT

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Norwalk Structure Fire

There were no reported injuries in a fire on Tryon Road in Norwalk today. Firefighters had delays with the electrical lines arcing and falling on the fire ground. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-06-27@1:23pm-- #Norwalk CT -- #ctfire

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