Local News for Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport to hold vaccine clinic at Central High School

The clinic will open at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., according to the release, at Central High School, located at 1 Lincoln Boulevard. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Lawlor appointed top prosecutor of Bridgeport court

Ann Falsey Lawlor has been appointed the new supervising prosecutor at the Golden Hill Street courthouse. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

January 20th, 2021 Regular Zoom Library Board Meeting Notice and Agenda

Agenda and directions on how to attend online with Zoom” Public Documents for January 20th, 2021 Virtual Library Board Meeting Read the article on bportlibrary.org READ MORE.

Public Documents for January 20th, 2021 Virtual Library Board Meeting

Draft 12.15.20 Bpt. Library Board Meeting minutes Library Budget 1.19.21 Payroll Variance 1.15.21 Board Voucher List 1.20.21 Line Item Transfer from Vehicle Maintenance to Gasoline Outstanding invoices NF and Upper East Branch Certificate of resolution re Calendar of Meetings for 2021 City Librarian Report 1.20.21 Staff Report -Black Rock inside use 11.16.20 – 1.8.21 Staff READ MORE.

Bridgeport FD: Driver escapes car before seeing it go up in flames

A driver was sitting in his car for a short time just before the vehicle’s engine caught fire, causing it to go up in flames. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Police: Anonymous tip led officers to Bridgeport staffer’s large Trumbull house party

Trumbull police officials say the investigation continues into a “large gathering” hosted by a Bridgeport city employee over the weekend. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Official: RAV4 reported stolen at gunpoint in Bridgeport

The carjacking near Trumbull Avenue and Chopsey Hill Road was reported early Sunday, according to a city spokesperson. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Bridgeport staffer holds massive birthday party he says drew police

Danny Pizarro said he was not concerned that his event could have exposed him, attendees to COVID. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

State employee says he was fired for questioning $10K COVID fine

A former spokesperson for the state Department of Public Health said he was fired after he raised concerns about a fine against a Bridgeport bar. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Bridgeport Police captains sue to block transfers

Three Bridgeport police captains who were ordered transferred this week are asking a judge to block the transfers. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Bus Driver From Bridgeport Sentenced For Child Enticement, Planning Murder

A bus driver from Fairfield County has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, and for obstructing justice by attempting to have the minor victim murdered. Jose Manuel Santos, age 38, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 13, to the… Read the rest of READ MORE.

Bridgeport Officials Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Update to Include Residents 75+

Mayor Joseph P. Ganim Bridgeport, CT For Immediate Release                                                                                             January 14, 2021    BRIDGEPORT OFFICIALS PROVIDE COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE TO INCLUDE RESIDENTS 75+ CITY OF BRIDGEPORT WEBSITE & LINKS TO “VAMS” FOR VACCINE REGISTRATION BRIDGEPORT, CT – City officials report that Bridgeport residents 75 years of age or older are now eligible to register themselves READ MORE.

FBI New Haven: Bus Driver Sentenced to …

Bus Driver Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Child Enticement Offense, Planning Murder of Victim: Jose Manuel Santos of Bridgeport has been sentenced to 228 months of imprisonment for enticing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

City of Bridgeport: A New Year, New …

A New Year, New Career We are always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Just visit to learn more. #Bridgeport #CityCareers #CTJobs Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Car Wanted In Shots Fired In Bridgeport Crashes In Fairfield

11:39pm–#Fairfield CT– #Bridgeport CT– A car wanted in a shots fired incident at Trumbull Gardens crashed into a utility pole on Collingwood Avenue in Fairfield. The car was located by Bridgeport Police on Capital Avenue but it is not known at this time if police pursued the vehicle. Witnesses told me that a black pickup READ MORE.

Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire

2021-01-13@1:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to Vine Street that went to two alarms. The home at 32 Vine Street suffered significant damage on all three floors and caused damage to the house to it’s left. Everyone safely made it out and there were no reported injuries to either firefighters or occupants. Preliminary said there was READ MORE.

Bridgeport Police Shell Game

Bridgeport Police Shell Game. Numerous homicide investigations could be at risk. Just one week after detectives serve Mayor Ganim. Read the rest of the article on doingitlocal.com READ MORE.

CT Red Cross: The #RedCross responded to …

The #RedCross responded to a #fire in #Bridgeport. We helped two families, three adults, six children. We provided assistance to meet their immediate emergency needs. Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Bridgeport Police: at 1904hrs Bridgeport PD …

at 1904hrs Bridgeport PD responding to BPT Hospital on a preliminary report of a party that arrived at the hospital via private transport. Reported GSW to the chest. Officers responding now and investigating further, updates to follow. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Bridgeport firefighters contain ‘heavy fire’ on Vine Street

City fire crews battled a two-alarm on Vine Street near Park Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.