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Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull

The Bridgeport Police arrested a city man Thursday for numerous recent domestic violence assaults after he was pursued into Trumbull and briefly hid in the woods there. Angel Montanez, 24, had an active felony warrant when he was spotted by a Bridgeport officer driving north on the 25/8 Connector shortly before noon. Montanez abandoned his car shortly thereafter and was taken into custody in a residential Trumbull neighborhood near the border with Monroe. According to the warrant, Montanez was charged with Strangulation in the Second Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the Second Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree, Stalking, Risk of Injury to a Minor (two counts), Robbery in the Third Degree, Assault in the Third Degree (4 counts), Criminal Mischief…

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4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Apr 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

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Bridgeport House Fire

Apr 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to the scene of a home on Hallock Street in Bridgeport, for a house fire. They had to run a firehose line from Main Street, where unconfirmed radio reports say that cars ran over the hose line. Firefighters handled the situation and knocked down the fire. The extent of the injuries is unknown at the time, and the State Fire Marshal was called to the scene.

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Stratford Police Arrest Repeat Offender, Seize Gun and Narcotics in Multi-Location Raid

Apr 4, 2026 Alex

Search Warrant Executions at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stfd. & 955 Connecticut Ave. Bpt. During the month of January 2026, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit developed intelligence of a mid-level narcotics dealer, supplying narcotics to street-level narcotics dealers within the Town of Stratford and City of Bridgeport.On March 26, 2026, at approximately 0630 hours, the NVI Unit’s investigation culminated with the execution of three search warrants. One at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford, CT, one at the Bridgeport Innovation Center, which is located at 955 Connecticut Avenue, Building One, Suite 1307, 3 rd floor and the person of Ernest Samuel (09-28-1985).Ernest Samuel was taken into custody at 24 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford, CT. Ernest Samuel is…

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Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

Apr 4, 2026 Alex

Aquarion Announces Annual Water Conservation Schedule Mandatory Twice-Weekly Sprinkler Irrigation Schedule in Effect through October 31 Aquarion Water Company today announced the start of its 2026 sprinkler irrigation schedule, which continues until October 31. The program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in Bethel, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. For 2026, the towns/cities of Bridgeport, Monroe, Redding, Shelton, and Stratford have been added. The program helps conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum of two watering days per week. The conservation program also helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection. Since its launch, the sprinkler…

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I-95 Car Troubles Cause Traffic

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

UPDATE: This is now being reported as a motor vehicle accident. Report of a smoking car on Route 8 by exit 2B Northbound in Bridgeport. First responders are reporting that they are taking traffic down to 1 lane until everything is resolved.

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Old Harding High School Burns Again

Apr 2, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a fire at the old Harding High School building on Central Ave. Firefighters discovered a fire in the gym of the building. The fire was contained to the inside of the gym, and has been knocked down at this time.

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Crash!

Apr 2, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash at the intersection of Seaview Ave and Barnum Ave in Bridgeport with reported injuries.

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18-Wheeler Hits Overpass

Apr 1, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a tractor trailer that hit the overpass at Railroad Avenue and South Avenue in Bridgeport. No report of any injuries at this time.

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Bridgeport Budget Proposal Slashes Mill Rate, Boosts Schools and Services

Mar 28, 2026 Alex

Mayor Ganim’s Budget Proposes Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; Historic Local Funding for Schools and Free Park Stickers for Residents Ganim’s Budget Proposal Also Includes Expansion of Senior and Veteran Tax Relief, Expansion of Supervised Balloting, and Significant Increase in Library Funding Mayor Joseph P. Ganim has officially submitted his proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 operating budget to the Bridgeport City Council, highlighting a major shift in the city’s financial outlook. Driven by a 62.5% increase in the Grand List to $13 billion, the proposal calls for a reduction in the mill rate from 43.45 to 27.75, marking the lowest level seen in decades. The proposed budget leverages significant economic growth to provide taxpayer relief while investing in key areas such…

Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull

4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Bridgeport House Fire

Stratford Police Arrest Repeat Offender, Seize Gun and Narcotics in Multi-Location Raid

Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

I-95 Car Troubles Cause Traffic

Old Harding High School Burns Again

Crash!

18-Wheeler Hits Overpass

Bridgeport Budget Proposal Slashes Mill Rate, Boosts Schools and Services

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