Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on East Main Street near Spring Street. The fire marshal was called to investigate. 2026-03-18@7:19pm
New Age-Progressed Image Released in Bianca Lebron Case
https://youtu.be/A2i4bcqwlQ0 Bridgeport officials on Wednesday released a new age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron, the young girl who vanished in 2001 while on her way to school near the former Elias Howe School. The updated image, created by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is intended to show what Bianca may look like today and to generate new leads in a case that has remained unsolved for more than two decades. According to officials, Bianca was last seen waiting to go to school on the morning she disappeared. The National Center became involved the following day and has continued working alongside investigators to keep her case in the public spotlight. Authorities said age progression is a critical tool used…
Carjacking!
Police are investigating a carjacking that took place on Wordin Avenue in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports, a white Chevrolet Impala was taken at gunpoint by two black males. The suspects are believed to have fled the area and may have entered I-95. The investigation is ongoing. 2026-03-14 @ 11:09pm--#BridgeportCT
Stabbing
Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing on John Street. No additional details have been released at this time regarding the victim’s condition or if any arrests have been made. 2026-03-09@5:41pm
Bus Crash
Report of a crash involving a city bus at Main Street and Wentworth Street in Bridgeport. At this time there is no update about injuries.
Hazardous Condition Closes Marshalls
Firefighters have called in the Fire Marshal to determine a hazardous condition that has forced the Marshalls store at 4487 Main Street in Bridgeport to close. According to unconfirmed radio reports, the issue may involve a problem with a support beam. 2026-03-07@3:36pm
8/25 Crash Shuts Highway
First responders were called to a crash on Route 8/25 northbound near Exit 2B in Bridgeport. Initial reports indicate one car struck the guardrail. There is no word on any injuries at this time. The highway is currently shutdown northbound.
Bridgeport Fugitive Found Hiding Under Trash Bags, Arrested by Task Force
On February 27, 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force—comprised of local, state, and federally assigned investigators—was notified that Wilber Martinez, 38, of Bridgeport, failed to appear for a scheduled court date on February 11. As a result of his failure to appear, arrest warrants were issued. Martinez had previously been released on a $500,000 court-set bond following his August 2023 arrest on several charges including two counts of Manslaughter with a Motor Vehicle, six counts of Reckless Endangerment, two counts of Risk of Injury to a Child, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, speeding over 70 MPH, driving without a license, and additional motor vehicle-related offenses. On March 3, through investigative efforts, Task Force officers developed information…
Structure Fire
The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 2500 block of Main Street at approximately 1:30 p.m., where the first arriving unit encountered heavy fire coming from a rear second-floor apartment. Firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes. There were no reported injuries, and the Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause. 2026-02-11@1:25pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Truck Tangled In Power Lines
Report of a truck tangled up in power lines at Housatonic Ave and Congress Street in Bridgeport.