Borough of Bridgeport Police Department

06/12/2026

To: Borough Council, General Public
From: Mayor Tony Heyl
Date: June 3, 2026
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Please be advised that the following road closures will be in effect from Sunday, June 14, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026 in order to host the 2026 Bridgeport Carnival. Mill Street
1. 2. 3. 4. Beginning Sunday, June 14, Mill Street will be closed from Third Street to Fourth Street (Route 23) to allow for carnival setup. To preserve access to WSFS Bank and the Bridgeport Post Office during business hours, the Mill Street closure will be moved from Fourth Street to York Alley until 4:30 PM, after which the Mill Street closure will be reinstated back to Fourth Street. Mill Street access to WSFS Bank and the Bridgeport Post Office will re-open once the carnival has closed and street conditions are clear and safe each night. The anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM but this is subject to change. Mill Street will remain closed from York Alley to Third Street until Saturday night, June 20, once the carnival has left town. Please be advised that in addition to the above referenced closure, the following road closures will be in effect from Tuesday, June 16, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026 to host the 2026 Bridgeport Carnival. Fourth Street (Route 23)

1. From Tuesday, June 16 to Friday, June 21: Each day, from 5:30 PM to 10:15 PM, Fourth Street (Route 23) will be closed from Depot Street to Mill Street. Auxiliary police will be deployed as
needed to direct traffic. Again, the anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM, but this is subject to change.

2. Saturday, June 20: From 2:30 PM to 10:15 PM, Fourth Street (Route 23) will be closed from Depot Street to Mill Street. Auxiliary police will be deployed as needed to direct traffic. Again, the anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM, but this is subject to change.

Thank you,
Tony Heyl
Mayor of Bridgeport

06/05/2026

Traffic Alert: Bridgeport PD is alerting the motoring public for the Corpus Christi walking procession that will take place this Sunday, June 7th, 2026, at 11:30 AM, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Jefferson St., Westbound to Holstein Street. The path will continue northbound on Holstein St. , turning left onto Hurst St., westbound to St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. Traffic will be held in this block for approximately 25 minutes and will then proceed northbound, turning right onto Union Avenue to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Once completed, be aware of outdoor activities behind and adjacent to the Church.

The procession is scheduled to take 1.5 hours total. Citizens are advised to use alternate travel routes through Bridgeport during this time period. Be mindful of police and fire police directing traffic during this multi-church event. Approximately 150-250 persons are expected to be participating.

Have a SAFE weekend, Bridgeport!

06/05/2026

Now Available at the Bridgeport Police Department!

The BPD is proud to participate in the Montgomery County Blue Envelope Program, designed to help improve communication and understanding during traffic stops for drivers with autism, communication challenges, dementia related symptoms, or other special needs.

The Blue Envelope provides law enforcement officers with important information that can help make interactions safer, smoother, and less stressful for everyone involved. The envelope contains space for emergency contact information and stores a driver's license, registration, insurance card, and other important documents.

Blue Envelopes are free and can be picked up at the BPD during normal business hours.

06/04/2026

⛔ Road Closure Notice: Bridgeport Carnival - June 14-20, 2026 ⛔

To: Borough Council; Bridgeport Residents and Businesses
From: Tony Heyl, Mayor of Bridgeport
Subject: Road Closure Notice – Bridgeport Carnival
Date: June 3, 2026

Please be advised that the following road closures will be in effect from Sunday, June 14, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026 in order to host the 2026 Bridgeport Carnival.

🚧 Mill Street 🚧
1. Beginning Sunday, June 14, Mill Street will be closed from Third Street to Fourth Street (Route 23) to allow for carnival setup.

2. To preserve access to WSFS Bank and the Bridgeport Post Office during business hours, the Mill Street closure will be moved from Fourth Street to York Alley until 4:30 PM, after which the Mill Street closure will be reinstated back to Fourth Street.

3. Mill Street access to WSFS Bank and the Bridgeport Post Office will re-open once the carnival has closed and street conditions are clear and safe each night. The anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM but this is subject to change.

4. Mill Street will remain closed from York Alley to Third Street until Saturday night, June 20, once the carnival has left town.

Please be advised that in addition to the above referenced closure, the following road closures will be in effect from Tuesday, June 16, 2026 to Saturday, June 20, 2026 to host the 2026 Bridgeport Carnival.

🚧 Fourth Street (Route 23) 🚧
1. From Tuesday, June 16 to Friday, June 19: Each day, from 5:30 PM to 10:15 PM, Fourth Street (Route 23) will be closed from Depot Street to Mill Street. Auxiliary police will be deployed as needed to direct traffic. Again, the anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM, but this is subject to change.

2. Saturday, June 20: From 2:30 PM to 10:15 PM, Fourth Street (Route 23) will be closed from Depot Street to Mill Street. Auxiliary police will be deployed as needed to direct traffic. Again, the anticipated closing time of the carnival is 10:00 PM, but this is subject to change.

Tony Heyl
Mayor of Bridgeport

06/01/2026

Tonight at Borough Hall!

Understanding Domestic Violence: The impact on Children & Families.

An evening of education, awareness and support with expert presentations, Q&A and community resources. See our flyer below for further information.

Bridgeport Borough Police, in partnership with Bridgeport Mayor Tony Heyl, MCAP and Laurel House, invite you to:

Understanding Domestic Violence: The impact on Children & Families.

An evening of education, awareness and support with expert presentations, Q&A and community resources. See our flyer below for further information.

05/25/2026

Take a moment to reflect. Take a pause from the chaos of the day and remember what were celebrating today.

Brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, sisters… lives.

Lives sacrificed for the freedom we have.

Lives lost for you and me.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, but please don’t ever forget.

05/19/2026

This weekend BPD with the Civil Service Commission conducted testing for the position of full-time patrol officer.

The testing includes Civil Services Commissioners Deshawn Williams, Oscar Gamble, and Nikeishsa Johnson. Applicants D’Annunzio, Vaillant, Leflar and Santoleri.

05/15/2026

Each May, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th and a week of observances recognizing officers who given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage.

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Events are centered in Washington, D.C. and include the Candlelight Vigil hosted by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) National Survivors Conference and the cornerstone of the week, the Fraternal Order of Police National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15th at the West Front of the United States Capitol.

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National Police week is both a time of solemn remembrance and a celebration of the men and women who serve with integrity and bravery every day. It reminds us that behind every badge is a story of service, sacrifice and family. - Policeweek.org

05/14/2026

Found dog: please contact us immediately if he is yours. He will be turned over to SPCA shortly. Thank you.

UPDATE: Dog returned home.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Bridgeport Police Department!