Bus driver police say passed out on I-95 in Stratford after eating THC-laced gummies gets probation

The driver, who was facing 38 counts of reckless endangerment, has been granted a special form of probation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bus-driver-i95-casino-gummies-probation-18524847.php

Raul Valle, suspect in death of James McGrath, turns down 40-year plea deal in Shelton stabbing

Raul Valle was charged by Shelton police last May with murder and three counts of first-degree assault.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/raul-valle-james-mcgrath-homicide-plea-deal-18524064.php

Bridgeport schools dismissing early as water co. project could affect up to 10,000 customers

A potential lack of water for drinking and cooking forced Bridgeport schools to announce an early dismissal Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/aquarion-water-bridgeport-schools-dismissal-18524229.php

Stratford schools start redistricting process to prevent overcrowding, racial imbalance

School officials hope to maintain the town’s neighborhood elementary schools and prevent racial imbalance when they redraw the boundaries next year. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/stratford-schools-redistricting-racial-imbalance-18520819.php

Waterbury man pleads guilty to beating death of Bridgeport man

Luis Hernandez faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally beating Miguel Lopez outside of a Bridgeport grocery store in 2019.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/luis-hernandez-miguel-lopez-beating-bridgeport-18522091.php

Jose Morales plea deal not expected to include info about missing daughter Vanessa, lawyer says

Morales is expected to return to court Jan. 18 to formally receive the plea offer that his lawyer says will not 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jose-morales-ansonia-christine-holloway-vanessa-18520025.php

IHOP coming to Stratford's Stationhouse Square on Main Street

The International House of Pancakes plans to open a new restaurant this spring at Stationhouse Square on Main Street in Stratford. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ihop-main-street-stratford-stationhouse-square-18517942.php

Bridgeport hiring outside expert to investigate central figure in absentee ballot controversy

City employee Wanda Geter-Pataky remains on paid leave from her municipal job pending a personnel investigation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/wanda-geter-pataky-still-on-paid-leave-18509584.php

Milford firefighters extinguish car fire on I-95 North, officials say

No injuries were reported in a car fire involving a sedan in the area of Exit 39 on I-95 northbound Tuesday evening, according to Milford fire officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-firefighters-put-out-car-fire-i-95-north-18520825.php

Bridgeport man pleads guilty to marijuana, ghost gun possession, feds say

A 33-year-old Bridgeport man detained since April pleaded guilty to a gun offense and a drug offense Tuesday, according to federal officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-joyner-guilty-plea-marijuana-ghost-gun-18520744.php

Victim fought off suspects in Shelton downtown robbery, police say

Two of three people suspected of robbing a person in downtown Shelton Monday evening were caught in Bridgeport by auto theft investigators, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/armed-robbery-downtown-shelton-18520120.php

Two Monroe residents displaced after kitchen fire inside home, fire officials say

The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said that they were dispatched to Jockey Hollow Road on Monday night to reports of a fire.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-jockey-hill-road-kitchen-fire-2-displaced-18519394.php

Judge: Shelton cop must stay away from chief he is accused of stalking, can't have gun

David Moore can't go near Shelton's police chief or have a gun under a judge's order. He is charged with stalking Chief Shawn Sequeira.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/david-moore-shawn-sequeira-shelton-police-18517813.php

Bridgeport man faces 8 years in fatal hit and run involving a teen on a scooter

Juan Garcia pleaded guilty in the crash that killed Adolfo “AJ” DeJesus and injured the other teen on the scooter in June 2022.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/juan-garcia-aj-dejesus-scooter-crash-bridgeport-18517446.php

Monroe residents suffer smoke inhalation from laundry room fire, officials say

Dryer lint may be the culprit in a laundry room fire on Lynn Drive in Monroe Sunday night, officials say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-lynn-drive-house-fire-laundry-dryer-lint-18516878.php

Stratford seeks tenants to join town's Fair Rent Commission

Five of the spots on the commission, which can block rent increases, are held by attorneys, a landlord, a real estate agent and a renter.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-mayor-hoydick-tenants-fair-rent-18506422.php

Bridgeport officer involved in crash while en-route to report of 10 fighting teens, official says

The officer was extricated from the car but did not suffer major injuries, a Bridgeport official said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-cop-crash-teens-fighting-18515236.php

Bridgeport man, 33, shot 'multiple' times is in stable condition, police say

Police said they responded to reports of a person shot and found the man lying in the parking lot of a convenience store, with gunshot wounds to the leg and torso. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-33-stable-condition-gunshot-wounds-18515227.php

After 5-yr. delay, HUD grant boosts Bridgeport's effort to rebuild Charles F. Greene Homes

After a delay of several years, Bridgeport officials are moving ahead with planning to raze and rebuild the Charles F. Greene homes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-gets-aid-to-redevelop-the-greenes-18511980.php

Former Trumbull synagogue becomes Brazilian church — 'I hope they love it as much as we did'

Pastor Tcharley Silva and his wife Tereza relocated from Brazil, and have led the church at its current location at 2210 Main Street in Bridgeport for the past 20 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-brazilian-church-former-synagogue-18498862.php

Double-decker party bus catches fire at Milford McDonald's, officials say

A double-decker party bus was destroyed Friday evening when the vehicle erupted in flames in a McDonald’s parking lot, Milford officials said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/double-decker-party-bus-catches-fire-milford-18514276.php

Officials: Trumbull riding wave of new businesses from area's highest office vacancy rate to lowest

Trumbull's Economic and Community Development Director Rina Bakalar says Trumbull's vacant office space has decreased significantly compared to previous years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-vacant-office-space-decrease-economic-18509675.php

Stratford imaging company plans 'automated' manufacturing facility near Lordship headquarters

Local digital imaging business Kubtec is proposing to build a three-story "advanced automated" manufacturing facility in Lordship as part of a long-planned expansion. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-imaging-company-proposes-automated-18508766.php

Minivan driver injured in Milford crash with tractor-trailer on Post Road, fire official says

The driver of a minivan was injured and had to be extricated in a Milford crash with a tractor trailer early Friday, firefighters said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/minivan-tractor-trailer-crash-milford-18512417.php

'Grey's Anatomy' stars among Westport parents to sue schools, bus company over cannabis-laced candy

Two "Grey's Anatomy" actors and another parent filed a lawsuit after their elementary school-aged children ate cannabis-laced candy on a school bus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-cannabis-candy-bus-lawsuit-18503812.php

Lane reopened following two-vehicle crash in Shelton on Route 8, CT DOT says

The department's website reports that the crash closed the right lane between exits 13 and 12 around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-route-8-exit-13-12-car-crash-right-lane-18511330.php

SHU interfaith food drive engages with Bridgeport church — 'Let us stock the shelves of loneliness'

Sacred Heart 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shu-thanksgiving-food-drive-bridgeport-18508960.php

2 Bridgeport gang members found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, federal officials say

Two members of Bridgeport gang Original North End, Joshua Gilbert, 22, and Lorenzo Carter, 29, were found guilty of racketeering charges in federal court, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-gang-guilty-gilbert-carter-racketeering-18509011.php

CT defense attorney gets suspended sentence for slapping colleague outside Derby courthouse

Robert Serafinowicz pleaded nolo contendere, or no contest, to a charge of third-degree assault for an incident that happened outside the Derby courthouse.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/serafinowicz-derby-courthouse-slap-plea-deal-18506110.php

Two more Shelton teens arrested for possession of stolen firearms, police say

Shelton police say two additional teens have been accused of possessing firearms stolen from a city home in mid-October.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/two-shelton-teens-arrested-possessing-stolen-guns-18507568.php

Bridgeport community farm scales back operations as it seeks partner

Green Village Initiative is reducing operations at its popular Reservoir Avenue farm and scattered community gardens due to funding, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-community-farm-reducing-operations-18506608.php

Shelton police arrest two Hamden 14-year-olds after stolen car hits cruiser

Shelton police said they arrested two 14-year-olds, of Hamden, after the stolen car they were in struck a police cruiser while they tried to flee.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-teens-from-hamden-arrested-stolen-car-18503966.php

Stratford man, 19, charged with sex assault after flying to Texas to meet with girl, 15, police say

Police in Texas say they've charged a 19-year-old CT man with sexual assault after he flew there and met up with a 15-year-old girl.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-christopher-vargas-texas-arrest-assault-18503619.php

Seymour police officer narrowly stops driver getting on Route 8 the wrong way

The agency's deputy chief said after the driver was arrested, a second drive also suspected of being intoxicated almost hit the officer's cruiser.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/seymour-wrong-way-driver-stopped-rt-8-two-duis-18503431.php

Bridgeport schools to use $2M in COVID aid to replace Curiale School's aging HVAC system

The aging heating and air conditioning system at Bridgeport's Curiale School will be replaced this summer using nearly $2 million in federal COVID funds.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-covid-aid-curiale-roof-18498588.php

International students driving UB's turnaround as enrollment climbs 34% in two years

Enrollment at the University of Bridgeport has climbed nearly 34 percent in the last two years, pushing the total population to 4,130 students. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/university-bridgeport-enrollment-climbs-18493487.php

Bridgeport-based Housing Collective launches online effort to match clients, landlords

Welcome Home, Neighbor is a network recently launched by The Housing Collective to help the homeless in Connecticut find housing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-connecticut-welcome-home-neighbor-18442474.php

2 Bridgeport men beat, robbed older East Main Street resident in his back yard, police say

A third Bridgeport man and a Milford woman also were arrested on outstanding warrants when police found the suspects in the beating, officials say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-senior-citizen-assault-robbery-18500573.php

Former Bridgeport worker gets 37 years in fatal shooting

The former city public works employee had pleaded guilty to the Valentine’s Day 2020 fatal shooting of Philip Ingram.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/victor-arroyo-valentines-day-shooting-bridgeport-18498847.php

Trumbull honors its Indigenous roots as Paugussetts 'keep our name and history alive'

The Golden Hill Paugussett Tribal Nation in Trumbull will share some dance, cooking demonstrations and its history at a celebration Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-paugussett-tribe-historical-society-18471829.php

Cause of Grinnell Street garage fire in Milford under investigation, officials say

Firefighters traced smoke showing from a single-family Grinnell Street home to a fire in the attached garage Thursday afternoon, according to Milford officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-garage-fire-cause-under-investigation-18500104.php

Bridgeport swearing-in ceremony to go forward without Ganim

Uncertainty over the results of Bridgeport's mayoral race means incumbent Joe Ganim, who won the Nov. 7 general election, will not be sworn-in.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-won-t-be-sworn-in-as-mayor-18495601.php

Stamford man shot in the thigh on Maple Street in Bridgeport, police say

A 47-year-old Stamford man was wounded after he told police he was shot on Maple Street and went to an Arctic Street residence looking for help.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-arctic-maple-street-stamford-man-shot-18498166.php

Car goes into water off Route 8 ramp in Bridgeport, police say

The Route 8 northbound Exit 5 on-ramp has reopened after a car went into the water early Friday morning, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-route-8-closures-crash-exit-5-i-95-18498029.php

Developers propose 19 new homes off Broadbridge Avenue in Stratford

Teakwood Estates is once again proposing to build a new residential subdivision in Stratford's north end.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/developers-propose-19-new-homes-broadbridge-18494832.php

Man wanted in connection with sexual assault of a minor apprehended in Bridgeport, marshals say

The U.S. Marshals Service, along with Bridgeport police, apprehended a man on Maplewood Avenue Saturday who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-sex-assault-minor-us-marshal-18496722.php

Bridgeport public facilities director to retire after 26 years in city, replacement unclear

Just under a year after being hired to lead the department, Public Facilities Director Craig Nadrizny has announced his planned retirement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/craig-nadrizny-bridgeport-public-facilities-retire-18493747.php

In contentious vote, Stratford Town Council urges CT lawmakers to enact harsher penalties

The Stratford Town Council is urging state lawmakers to increase prison sentences and other penalties, and repeal some portions of the 2020 police accountability law.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-council-urges-lawmakers-take-stricter-18492265.php

Bridgeport police looking for help identifying vehicle in Stratford Ave. pedestrian hit-and-run

Bridgeport police say a 54-year-old was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday at the intersection of Stratford and Bishop avenues.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brideport-stratford-avenue-hit-and-run-police-help-18494884.php

New Bridgeport mayoral primary date proposed by CT Secretary of the State

The Secretary of the State proposed the primary between Democrats John Gomes and incumbent Joe Ganim for January.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ct-primary-new-date-ganim-gomes-18494348.php

Monroe family opposes probation for Danbury EMT charged with punching man who later died

Monroe family opposes probation for Danbury EMT accused of repeatedly punching man who later died.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/danbury-emt-monroe-assault-charged-18493844.php

Families sue Shelton parents charged with hosting underage party before James McGrath death

The families of two teens involved in fights before Fairfield Prep's James McGrath was killed have sued the Shelton parents who held a party that night, documents show.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/paul-susanna-leifer-shelton-james-mcgrath-lawsuits-18490914.php

Kerry Whitham wins Stratford's District 6 council seat by 11 votes, recount confirms

A recount has confirmed that Republican Kerry Whitham defeated Democrat Philip Young in the race for the District 6 seat on the Stratford Town Council.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/whitham-wins-stratford-s-district-6-council-seat-18489583.php

Tesoro to tackle Long Hill Green and Trumbull Mall's future in her fourth term

Vicki Tesoro recently secured her fourth term as first selectman where she plans to invest more in schools, infrastructure and public safety.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/elections/article/trumbull-election-reaction-tesoro-wins-pia-18473289.php

Bridgeport firefighters battling Lafayette Street blaze at multifamily home, official says

A fire is currently being fought in the 200 block of Lafayette Street, according to a Bridgeport official. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-lafayette-street-200-block-fire-tuesday-18490831.php

Judge offers to dismiss charges for man in Shelton rare comic book theft, valuing more than $200,000

The comics were reported stolen from a Shelton storage unit and included the first Spiderman, Fantastic Four and X-Men and several early Captain America comics.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-comic-book-theft-saul-salazar-18488949.php

Bridgeport man facing assault and gun charges in Route 8 road rage incident

A Bridgeport man is facing assault and gun charges after being accused of shooting at another car on Route 8.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sean-hepburn-bridgeport-route-8-road-rage-18488880.php

Bridgeport's iconic public parks trace their history back to some of the country's legendary figures

The history of Bridgeport’s park system is filled with some of the most famous names in American history, from P.T. Barnum to Frederick Law Olmstead. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ct-parks-history-barnum-olmstead-18467311.php

Police: Bridgeport man wounded after more than 10 shots fired outside restaurant

Bridgeport police said one person was wounded Saturday night after more than 10 shots were fired outside Ayala's Restaurant on Beechwood Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-ayalas-restaurant-beechwood-18487995.php

New Stratford redemption center can process tens of millions of bottles and cans each year

A new recycling center in Stratford is promising to make it much easier and faster to exchange old bottles for cash. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-redemption-center-bottles-recycling-18483249.php

Officials: Dirt bike collides with car in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, a dirt bike was struck by a car; the rider was sent to the hospital and is in stable condition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/officials-dirt-bike-collides-car-bridgeport-18487270.php

Trumbull apartments having minimal effect on town, officials say

The apartment complexes in Trumbull have had a minimal impact on the town's resources and school district, according to recent data.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-apartment-complexes-resources-no-change-18351054.php

Warrant: 18-year-old Ansonia woman charged in fatal shooting conspired to rob victim

A teenager charged with felony murder in the fatal death of a 30-year-old Hodge Avenue man is seen in surveillance video getting out of the victim's car moments before he is robbed and killed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/warrant-ansonia-teen-charged-killing-conspired-18482735.php

Two Bridgeport men stabbed during armed robbery outside East Side restaurant, police say

A man disguised in a ski mask stabbed two people early Saturday during an attempted robbery outside an East Side restaurant, Bridgeport police said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/police-two-bridgeport-men-injured-early-morning-18485497.php

Former Shelton cop charged with stalking police chief

David Moore, who was fired after Chief Shawn Sequeira said he tried to cover up a mishandled domestic violence investigation, turned himself in Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/david-moore-shawn-sequeira-shelton-police-18483736.php

Developer of Testo's site in Bridgeport sues to get permits back

Permits had previously been issued to knock down Testo's and build 177 apartments.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/testos-zoning-permits-lawsuit-apartment-project-18483327.php

Bridgeport neighbors wonder what happened in shooting death of Daniel Grant — 'Whose gun was it?'

News that a 15-year-old girl had been arrested in the September death of Daniel Grant surprised residents in the Bridgeport neighborhood.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-neighbors-react-daniel-grant-shooting-18481570.php

Warrant: Bridgeport masked thieves threatened to kill and held Vazzy's restaurant worker captive

Two Bridgeport men held a a female worker of The Original Vazzy's restaurant captive for an hour at knifepoint during a January robbery, warrant shows.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-vazzy-robbery-white-s-diner-18482821.php

Martinez, Pereira returning to Bridgeport council despite controversies

Councilwoman Maria Pereira has battled with the housing authority. Councilwoman Eneida Martinez was at the heart of the absentee ballot case about voter fraud.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-city-council-boe-election-18477859.php

Police: NY woman broke into Westport home while resident slept

A 54-year-old New York woman was charged with burglarizing a Westport home after police said she broke in while the resident was asleep. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-burglary-ny-woman-arrest-18479985.php

Police: Bridgeport men held employee at knifepoint for an hour while burglarizing Vazzy's restaurant

Police say Vincent Deramo, 46, and Hipolito Rodriguez, 50, kidnapped the employee across the street and used her keys to get into The Original Vazzy's.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-vazzys-burglary-employee-kidnapping-18479745.php

Unofficial results: Stratford Democrats flip District 7 seat, deny GOP Town Council majority

Stratford Democrat Kaitlyn Shake on Tuesday flipped District 7, giving her party a 5-5 split on the 10-member Town Council, according to unofficial results.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-democrats-deny-gop-outright-town-18476822.php

Ansonia woman, 18, charged in connection with July robbery, killing of city man, police say

Police said that 18-year-old Jada Artis is facing several charges after a man had his car taken and was fatally shot in July.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-woman-artis-arrested-homicide-humphrey-18477878.php

Police: Tractor-trailer driver seriously hurt after thrown from truck in I-95 crash in Bridgeport

A 23-year-old New York City man was ejected from a tractor-trailer early Tuesday after losing control on I-95 in Bridgeport, according to state police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-i-95-tractor-trailer-crash-18476617.php

Fairfield first selectman race too close to call as absentee ballots counted

The race came down to absentee ballots with Democrat Bill Gerber in a slight lead over incumbent First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick, according to campaigns.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-first-selectman-election-kupchick-gerber-18472240.php

Bridgeport man facing drug, gun charges after Nob Hill Circle search, police say

State police said Carl Brooks Jr. was charged Tuesday after police found illegal firearms, cocaine and fentanyl during a search of a Nob Hill Circle residence.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-carl-brooks-charged-fentanyl-18475276.php

Police ID Bridgeport woman found dead behind American Legion building

Bridgeport police identified the woman found dead Friday behind the American Legion on Stratford Avenue as 37-year-old Rickeyta Shantise Baker. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-american-legion-rickeyta-shantise-baker-18474601.php

Jackknifed tractor-trailers snarl I-95 traffic in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Greenwich

Jackknifed tractor-trailers have snarled traffic Tuesday morning on Interstate 95 in Greenwich, Fairfield and Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/i-95-traffic-crash-bridgeport-fairfield-greenwich-18474475.php

Bridgeport man wounded in shooting near Park Avenue gas station, police say

Bridgeport police said a 24-year-old man was wounded Monday night in a shooting in the 1200 block of Park Avenue where other violence has recently occurred.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-park-avenue-shell-gas-station-18474326.php

Bridgeport official sues housing authority on eve of election over access to properties

Bridgeport Councilwoman Maria Pereira is seeking an injunction allowing her to campaign in the city's public housing properties.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/maria-pereira-bridgeport-housing-authority-lawsuit-18471482.php

Bridgeport's expanded recycling center aims for 600K bottles/cans a day

Bridgeport's new recycling center recently moved from Stratford into a 68,000-square-foot facility on Boston Ave. The goal is to collect 600,000 bottles/cans a day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-bottle-redemption-18459856.php

Photos: Stamford-based volunteer organization repairs Bridgeport resident's home

Volunteers from Talmadge Hill Community Church in Darien did a number of improvements, the last of 12 houses HomeFront did around CT this fall.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/homefront-brdigeport-talmadge-hill-church-18468010.php

Cobb's Mill Inn's legal owners 'have secured the property' after lengthy eviction fight, lawyer says

A judge ended a stay of execution in the eviction case after a visit to the property revealed "stunning" damage there.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/cobbs-mill-inn-eviction-done-weston-18461503.php

Bridgeport police investigating 'suspicious death' of woman found near American Legion dumpster

Bridgeport police are investigating what they called the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found Friday near a dumpster on Stratford Avenue. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-investigating-suspicious-18469236.php

Trumbull diversity committee condemns racist flyers distributed in town — 'Here we go again'

Trumbull's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, or EDIT, posted a statement condemning the white nationalist propaganda found in Trumbull last month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-diversity-task-force-racist-propaganda-18467530.php

Bridgeport schools seek to replace dwindling COVID-19 aid for special education, bilingual teachers

More than two dozen special education teachers, English language instructors and other key positions are covered by COVID money set to end.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-scramble-replace-dwindling-18461973.php

Bridgeport council candidate central to absentee ballot case calls ruling 'fair'

Eneida Martinez, one of the central figures in the case who invoked the Fifth Amendment under questioning, says the judge's decision was fair.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/martinez-geter-pataky-bridgeport-ballot-case-18467372.php

Fairfield firefighters battle kitchen blaze — at own station

The Fairfield Fire Department put out a kitchen fire at its own station Thursday, using the opportunity to remind residents of fire safety. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-fire-department-kitchen-blaze-18467869.php

Bridgeport schools take center stage in lone mayor candidate debate

The four candidates vying to be Bridgeport's mayor sparred over education issues and other topics Thursday in the race’s only debate before next week’s election. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-mayor-debate-education-ganim-herz-gomes-18459426.php

Former Derby employee remembered for humor, love of travel, family

Marietta McGuire lived in Derby her whole life and worked for the city's building department for 32 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/marietta-mcguire-obituary-derby-ct-18464728.php

Bridgeport man convicted of murder in 2005 pleads guilty to possessing gun

Bridgeport police caught 34-year-old Ortexis Ramos with a loaded gun after they ordered him out of an unregistered car in 2022.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-convicted-murder-pleads-guilty-gun-18464788.php

What happens in Bridgeport’s mayoral election after CT judge tossed out Joe Ganim’s primary win?

A judge has ordered Bridgeport to hold a new mayoral primary. But with Election Day Tuesday, it is unclear if that result will even matter

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Man, 38, arrested third time in a month in Bridgeport burglaries, police say

Bridgeport police said they arrested Kenneth Blanc in the burglaries of vehicles and a business, the third time this month he has been charged with such offenses.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-burglaries-blanc-arrest-18464040.php

Potential CT oversight of Derby finances looms as mayor election nears

The city of Derby faces increasing scrutiny from the state as it struggles to resolve a host of financial issues.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-ct-finances-mayor-2023-18415202.php

Bridgeport mayor: Get rid of absentee ballot drop-off boxes

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim said he would "get rid of" absentee ballot drop-off boxes, if he had the authority.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-absentee-ballot-box-eliminate-18462170.php

Judge orders new Bridgeport mayoral primary after absentee ballot controversy

Judge: Absentee ballots placed in drop boxes put Bridgeport Democratic primary results at question

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-primary-lawsuit-ballot-judge-decision-18462017.php

Trumbull, police union reach deal to bring back pensions

Trumbull officials reach deal with police union to restore pensions for officers hired after 2014.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-pension-police-department-agreement-18459150.php