Homeless Suspect Arrested in Brutal Assault on 81-Year-Old Woman

Bridgeport Police have arrested Samuel Bryant, 42, in connection with a violent September assault that left an 81-year-old woman injured near the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Central Avenue on the East Side. The attack occurred on September 16th as the victim was returning home from a church meeting. She told police she saw a man and woman standing in the street, and when she heard the woman scream, she pulled over to check on them. The man then allegedly opened her driver’s side door and repeatedly punched her in the face and body, knocking off her eyeglasses and hearing aids before fleeing east on Barnum Avenue with the woman. The victim said she had no idea why she was attacked and reported that the woman with the suspect had been pleading with him to stop.

On October 16th, detectives received information that the same man and woman were back in the area. Patrol officers located both individuals and identified them by name, allowing the Detective Bureau to complete the investigation and secure a felony arrest warrant for Bryant.

On Thursday, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person squatting inside a vacant East End residence. When officers entered, they found Bryant inside and took him into custody on the outstanding warrant. He was charged with Assault in the Second Degree on an Elderly Person and Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, issued a $20,000 bond, and scheduled for arraignment on Friday. Police say the woman who was with Bryant during the assault has not been charged.

The victim suffered injuries to her face and arm in the attack. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Detective Angel Llanos at (203) 581-5238.

Norwalk Sexual Assault Suspect Captured in Bridgeport Operation

The Norwalk Police Department began investigating a sexual assault on June 30, 2025, after a woman reported being assaulted at her residence. The case was quickly taken over by the Detective Bureau, and through the course of their investigation detectives determined that Dashon Robinson was responsible for the assault. Detectives applied for and received an arrest warrant from Stamford Superior Court.

On the morning of November 13, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Bridgeport Regional Task Force, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, and the Norwalk Detective Bureau located Robinson at a residence in Bridgeport and took him into custody without incident. Robinson was transported to Norwalk Police Headquarters for processing.

During the arrest, a second man with Robinson—Aden Garrett—was found to be in illegal possession of a firearm. Garrett was arrested and transported to the Bridgeport Police Department, where he was charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm without a permit, and illegal transfer of a firearm.

Robinson is charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree and was held on a $50,000 bond.

Man Stabbed In The Neck

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Police UPDATE:
At approximately 8:30pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the intersection of Wood Ave/Benham Ave to report of an assault. Upon arrival, Officers locate a victim with a small wound in the neck. The victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital via AMR for treatment of the non-life-threatening wound. After canvassing the area, Officers located and arrested the responsible party in the intersection of Laurel Ave and Norman St. No further information at this time.

Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing near Wood Avenue and Benham Avenue. A man was stabbed in the neck, and his condition is not yet known. No further details are available as this is breaking news.

2025-11-14 @ 8:32 PM — #Bridgeport CT

Attic Fire

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Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of a stubborn attic fire on Staples Street. Everyone made it out safely. No reported injuries; the fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help 3 adults with their immediate needs.

2025-11-14@4:47pm — #Bridgeport CT #ctfire

CDC Issues Alert on Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting medical and public health partners to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism associated with ByHeart powdered infant formula. This advisory provides updated epidemiologic information, guidance for early case identification, and critical actions for clinicians, hospitals, and public health agencies.

CDC has identified 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism across 12 states, all of whom required hospitalization and treatment with BabyBIG® (Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous). While no deaths have been reported, new national data reveal a disproportionate number of illnesses among infants who consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula, prompting an immediate nationwide recall of all ByHeart Whole Nutrition products on November 11. Neither CDC nor FDA has identified safety concerns with other formula brands at this time.

Infant botulism occurs when Clostridium botulinum spores colonize an infant’s digestive tract and produce toxin, leading to symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, decreased head control, weak facial expression, and reduced muscle tone. Without early recognition and treatment, the illness can progress to life-threatening respiratory failure. Symptoms may appear up to 30 days after exposure.

Clinicians are urged to consider infant botulism in any infant presenting with unexplained weakness, feeding difficulty, or decreased muscle tone—particularly if ByHeart formula was consumed. CDC emphasizes that providers should not wait for laboratory confirmation before initiating treatment. The Infant Botulism Treatment & Prevention Program (IBTPP) remains available 24/7 at 510-231-7600 for immediate consultation and access to BabyBIG®. Infant botulism is a nationally notifiable condition and should be reported to state or local health departments without delay.

Parents and caregivers are advised to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, including cans and single-serve packets. Caregivers should retain leftover formula labeled “DO NOT USE” for at least a month in case testing is needed if symptoms develop. Families should closely monitor infants for signs of botulism and seek immediate medical evaluation if symptoms appear.

Health systems, laboratories, and public health partners should remove all recalled ByHeart formula from inventory, sanitize any affected feeding areas or equipment, and ensure staff are aware of reporting and testing procedures. CDC, FDA, and state health agencies continue to investigate the contamination source and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

For clinical questions, consultation requests, or BabyBIG® release, contact the IBTPP at 510-231-7600. Health departments may reach the CDC Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases at botsurveillance@cdc.gov. After-hours public health inquiries may be directed to the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100.

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