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BPD MAKE ARRESTS AND TAKE IILEGAL GUNS OFF THE STREETS

The Bridgeport Police took four illegal guns off the streets and arrested three persons this week in a targeted effort to rid the area around Wood Park of crime. Task Force Officers conducted the investigations, named "Operation Wood Island", after the triangular-shaped park where Wood Avenue intersects with Benham Avenue and Grove Street on the city's West Side. The operation was launched in response to continuous complaints from the public about illegal guns, illegal narcotics, noise, and excessive alcohol use during the daytime and at night in the park and the surrounding neighborhood. On Monday October 26th, Trevor Lennox George, 26, of Bridgeport, a reputed member of the Bloods gang, was arrested on Wood Avenue. He was charged with: Illegal…

Bridgeport

Run the Sound 5K Halloween Edition

Oct 29, 2026 Alex

Run the Sound 5K Halloween Edition – This Saturday at Seaside Park! Get ready for some spooky fun, costumes, and a great time along the waterfront! 🎃👻 Bites on the Sound is hosting its Run the Sound 5K – Halloween Edition this Saturday, October 31st, at Seaside Park in Bridgeport! Whether you're an experienced runner, enjoy a casual walk, or just want to get outside and enjoy the Halloween festivities, this event is a great opportunity to come together with family, friends, and coworkers for a fun-filled morning in one of Bridgeport's most beautiful parks! 🎃 Event Details: Saturday, October 31, 2026 Location: Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT 9:30 AM: Check-In and Registration Opens 11:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk Begins 12:30 PM:…

Bridgeport

BPD FIND NO CONNECTION IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOTS FIRED

Oct 23, 2026 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department on Thursday reported it found no connection between two separate incidents of gunfire that left an apartment window damaged in each. Both incidents occurred between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday night. Police recovered 49 shell casings of various calibers at the rear driveway of the Greene Homes public housing complex near Building One. A 55-year-old woman in an apartment in that building was injured by shattered glass when a bullet struck a window. She refused medical treatment. A car used in that shooting was found unoccupied a short time later in the North End. It is registered in New York and had been reported stolen. Around the same time, a bullet went through an…

Bridgeport

MOMbies Breast Cancer Fundraiser – October 18!

Oct 17, 2026 Alex

Get ready for some spooky fun while supporting an incredible cause! We are excited to recognize and support Rosina Negron, Deputy Building Official for the City of Bridgeport, who is part of the incredible MOMbies, a group of 50 local moms who transform into zombies each October to raise awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We are especially proud of Rosina for her dedication to this important cause and the difference she continues to make both in our City and throughout the community! Also participating is Rebecca Hasiotis, a teacher with Bridgeport Public Schools at Read Elementary School, who is helping make a difference through this wonderful organization. We encourage everyone to…

Bridgeport

Worthy of Our Wings Awareness Walk – October 17

Oct 16, 2026 Alex

Please join Rescue 417 Training Academy tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, 2026, for the Worthy of Our Wings Walk, bringing our community together to raise awareness for two incredibly important causes: Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness. Under the theme “Together, We Stand Strong,” this special event is an opportunity to show our support for survivors, honor those we have lost, and stand together as a community to spread awareness, hope, and encouragement. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Check-In: 9:00 AM Walk Begins: 10:00 AM Location: Bright Giggles Learning Center, 768 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 October is both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this walk serves as a powerful reminder that no…

Bridgeport

NEW OPTIONAL HOME REPAIR PROTECTION PROGRAM

Oct 14, 2026 Alex

City of Bridgeport and City Council Announce New Optional Home Repair Protection Program for Homeowners New Program Offers Bridgeport Homeowners Additional Protection Against Unexpected Water and Sewer Line Repair Costs at No Cost to City Taxpayers Bridgeport, CT— Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport City Council are pleased to announce the launch of a new homeowner education and protection program through SLWA Insurance Services (SLWA), an independent company and part of HomeServe North America a partnership with the National League of Cities. The program, which became available October 1, 2026, provides Bridgeport homeowners with access to optional emergency repair protection plans designed to help address unexpected and potentially costly repairs to residential water service lines, sewer lines, and interior plumbing systems.…

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Bingo Night Fundraiser in Bridgeport

Oct 14, 2026 Alex

The Daughters of Penelope, Chapter 41 in Bridgeport, will host a community Bingo Night at Brewport on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser will feature bingo, prizes, and food, with proceeds supporting the chapter’s charitable efforts. Community members are invited to enjoy a fun evening while supporting a good cause.

Bridgeport

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs MOTORCYCLE COLLISION

Oct 11, 2026 Alex

On October 8, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a report of a collision with a motor vehicle versus a motorcycle in the 2500 block of Park Avenue. The initial caller reported that a male motorcyclist was unresponsive and that a large crowd was beginning to gather at the scene. Emergency personnel were dispatched immediately. Upon arrival, Bridgeport police officers observed emergency medical personnel providing aid to the unresponsive motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center by American Medical Response (AMR). Despite emergency medical efforts, the 28-year-old Bridgeport resident succumbed to his injuries at approximately 12:31 a.m. on October 9, 2026. Bridgeport police officers secured the scene, and the Bridgeport Police Department’s…

Trumbull

Police Arrest Man for Burglary and Stolen Car

Oct 8, 2026 Alex

A Bridgeport man was arrested by the Trumbull Police on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the burglary of a daycare facility on Beardsley Parkway. The suspect, Latrell Eppes, age 32, of Bridgeport was taken into custody by officers after he was located in a stolen motor vehicle in Bridgeport. The owner of the daycare contacted the Trumbull Police around 7:15 a.m. reporting that their business had been entered during the overnight hours and approximately $1200 cash was stolen from the business. The owners explained that they also said that a car was missing. As officers were investigating this incident the vehicle was tracked to the parking lot of the North End Variety in Bridgeport. When officers arrived at the variety…

Bridgeport

Upcoming Flu Vaccination Clinics!

Sep 29, 2026 Alex

Upcoming Flu Vaccination Clinics! Hosted by the Bridgeport Health Department’s Family Health & Wellness Clinic Open to All! Attend one of the upcoming vaccine clinics at either the Margaret Morton Government Center or City Hall. Margaret Morton Government Center 999 Broad Street – Conference Rooms A & B Friday, September 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM City Hall 45 Lyon Terrace – Wheeler Rooms A & B Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, November 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM IMPORTANT:…

BPD MAKE ARRESTS AND TAKE IILEGAL GUNS OFF THE STREETS

Run the Sound 5K Halloween Edition

BPD FIND NO CONNECTION IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOTS FIRED

MOMbies Breast Cancer Fundraiser – October 18!

Worthy of Our Wings Awareness Walk – October 17

NEW OPTIONAL HOME REPAIR PROTECTION PROGRAM

Bingo Night Fundraiser in Bridgeport

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs MOTORCYCLE COLLISION

Police Arrest Man for Burglary and Stolen Car

Upcoming Flu Vaccination Clinics!

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