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FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE vs PEDESTRIAN COLLISION/EVADING

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 3:19 AM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call from a citizen. The citizen reported finding an unresponsive female lying on the ground at the intersection of Noble Avenue and Berkshire Avenue. Emergency Medical Response Units were dispatched to the location. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine 10, and Bridgeport Police Officers arrived on scene, located the unresponsive female, and rendered medical aide. She was then transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Police Officers on scene observed large amounts of debris near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street that appeared to be caused by a motor vehicle collision. The Bridgeport Crash Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation was completed, and…

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Bridgeport News: One Dead, Two Injured In Family Stabbing On Laurel Avenue

Bridgeport Police arrested a 44-year-old man early Monday morning after they said he fatally stabbed one family member and injured two other relatives during an incident at a home on Laurel Avenue. Police said Jahmar Whittingham was taken into custody shortly after officers arrived in the 960 block of Laurel Avenue around 5:00 a.m. Officers encountered Whittingham in front of the house holding a large kitchen knife. Police said he dropped the knife when ordered, but then told officers they would have to shoot him and refused further commands. Officers tased Whittingham, but police said he pulled the prongs from his body. Officers then took him to the ground and placed him in custody. Police said officers found 60-year-old Eric…

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Mugshot of Fredrick Jerome Pate alongside a Taurus G2C 9mm handgun and loaded magazines recovered during a Norwalk traffic stop.

Norwalk Police Make Arrest Following Traffic Stop

On March 2, 2026, at 10:52 AM, Norwalk Patrol Officer Arvanitakis observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on Westport Avenue displaying an improper printed temporary registration plate affixed to the rear of the vehicle. Officer Arvanitakis conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of 315 Westport Avenue. During the stop, the operator of the vehicle, identified as Fredrick Jerome Pate, was found to be operating with a suspended driver’s license. Further investigation revealed that the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was unregistered and uninsured. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered a 9mm magazine loaded with seven rounds from the rear passenger area. Officers also located a Taurus Arms G2C 9mm handgun in the trunk of the…

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