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🌱 Patch AM: Bridgeport Man Accused Of Stealing Cash, Vehicle From Trumbull Daycare: Police

And on the Bridgeport Patch calendar - TAG SALE in Fairfield - Off Oldfield - 9am to 3pm

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Hi Bridgeport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeport man charged after Trumbull daycare burglary and car theft
  • Road rage on Fairfield Avenue leaves driver slashed, police investigating
  • Which Bridgeport gas stations are cheapest for a fill-up today?

Also on today's calendar: TAG SALE in Fairfield - Off Oldfield - 9am to 3pm and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgeport Man Accused Of Stealing Cash, Vehicle From Trumbull Daycare: Police (patch.com) — Bridgeport readers learn that a local man was arrested after Trumbull police traced a vehicle stolen from a Beardsley Parkway daycare to a Bridgeport variety store. Officers say they found cash, suspected narcotics, and keys to the stolen car, leading to burglary, motor vehicle larceny, and drug charges, with the suspect held on bond and scheduled for court.
   

2. Road Rage Incident In Bridgeport Ends In Slashing, Cops Say (patch.com) — Bridgeport police are investigating a road rage confrontation on Fairfield Avenue that left one person with a non-life-threatening slash wound Wednesday afternoon. The incident, which happened around 5 p.m. in the 2100 block, has not yet resulted in any arrests as detectives continue gathering details.
   

3. Bridgeport Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com) — Bridgeport drivers are currently paying less for gas than the statewide Connecticut average, with recent reports showing regular prices around $4.37 per gallon at 16 local stations. A detailed list of addresses and prices helps you compare options around town, though amounts can change several times a week.
   

4. Call for Art (ct.gov) — Artists connected to Bridgeport and Fairfield County have a chance to sell their work for permanent display at Beacon Hall on the CT State Housatonic campus in downtown Bridgeport, with a budget up to $275,000. Regional artists can submit up to six pieces by December 15, 2026, with strong interest in works reflecting local communities and serving as teaching tools.
   

5. Freedom woman pleads guilty to nearly $1.3M health care fraud scheme (beavercountyradio.com) — A woman who once ran a Manchester-based medical supply company has pleaded guilty in Hartford to defrauding Medicaid and other insurers of about $1.29 million. She remains free on a $10,000 bond while awaiting sentencing on December 29 in Bridgeport, where she could face up to 10 years in prison for health care fraud.
   

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Ok Bridgeport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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