Man suffers neck wound in Bridgeport stabbing, police say

7 June 2026, 3:59 am

A female with a knife cut a male in Bridgeport Sunday morning, police said.... Read More »

Bridgeport police sergeant on probation demoted after testing positive for steroids

4 June 2026, 6:01 am

A police sergeant who was on probation after mocking “New Age” policing has officially been stripped of his rank for illegal steroid use.... Read More »

Bridgeport City Council agrees to $1.78 million settlement in two police misconduct lawsuits

3 June 2026, 4:24 am

One settlement is for $1.75 million and the other for $30,000.... Read More »

CT man convicted of threatening officer on social media following police-involved shooting

2 June 2026, 10:01 pm

He reportedly posted a photograph of a Bridgeport officer on social media that was altered to include a tombstone and the words “R.I.P.” across his face.... Read More »

Bridgeport man found guilty after making online threats against police officer

2 June 2026, 6:19 pm

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bridgeport man was found guilty Friday of charges stemming from making online threats against a Bridgeport police officer, the State of Connecticut Division of Criminal ...... Read More »

‘Self-appointed community activist’ found guilty of threatening Bridgeport police online

29 May 2026, 6:58 pm

Joseph Thompson, 40, also known as “Joe Grits,” authored a social media post after a 2025 officer-involved shooting saying, “Somebody should die with a badge on.” ...... Read More »

'Joe Grits' Found Guilty Of Threatening Bridgeport Police After Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

29 May 2026, 6:21 pm

A Connecticut musician and activist was convicted of threatening a police officer following an officer-involved fatal shooting in 2025. Joseph Thompson, 49, better known as "Joe Grits," was convicted ...... Read More »

Bridgeport police seize firearm while investigating incident on Washington Avenue

27 May 2026, 6:45 am

BRIDGEPORT — Police seized a firearm while investigating a reported domestic violence incident on Washington Avenue in Bridgeport Tuesday, according to a city official.  Officers responded to the area ...... Read More »

Bridgeport, CT, Fire Chief Gets Verbal Warning after Crash

26 May 2026, 11:09 pm

Two mailboxes were hit by the city-owned SUV operated by Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards, who was off-duty.... Read More »

Graduation ceremony erupts into wild family brawl as police storm Connecticut arena

24 May 2026, 12:50 am

Three people were arrested after a fight broke out during the commencement ceremony at a Connecticut community college in Bridgeport on Thursday ...... Read More »

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