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Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel
Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel Police in Connecticut have arrested a man as a "person of interest" in connection with the death of an infant found in a motel bathtub by a cleaning employee. Related: Dead Infant Found In Bathtub Of Vacated Milford Motel Room Milford Infant Death Update: Bridgeport Man Charged, Held On $1 Million Bond The child was found in New Haven County around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Mayflower Motel in Milford. Milford police said after the baby was found, they performed life-saving measures, but the child was pronounced dead at the hospital within an hour. Wednesday afternoon, M…
21-Year-Old Nabbed For Fatal Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash 21-Year-Old Nabbed For Fatal Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash
21-Year-Old Nabbed For Fatal Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash A 21-year-old turned himself in to police for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Fairfield County man.  Nathan Antonio Roman was charged with evading responsibility causing death in the Tuesday, Jan. 17 crash that killed a 52-year-old local man in Bridgeport at the intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street.. According to Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, of the Bridgeport Police, following a lengthy investigation Roman was identified as the person responsible for the crash that killed Rafael Davila. Roman, a resident of Bridgeport, was charged with:  Evading responsibi…
'Targeted' Killing: Man Charged After Incident In Front Of Bridgeport Deli 'Targeted' Killing: Man Charged After Incident In Front Of Bridgeport Deli
'Targeted' Killing: Man Charged After Incident In Front Of Bridgeport Deli A 23-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with the murder of an area man who was shot in the head in front of a deli.  Nelson Perez was arrested on Thursday, June 1 by members of the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Squad, assisted by the state police for the Wednesday, April 12 shooting death of Micheal Gaines, age 58. Earlier report: Targeted Shooting: Bridgeport Man Killed Outside Deli Gaines, of Bridgeport, was found at the corner of East Main Street and Arctic Street located on the City’s East Side in front of Shorty's Deli, said Captain Kevin Gilleran, of t…
Targeted Shooting: Bridgeport Man Killed Outside Deli Targeted Shooting: Bridgeport Man Killed Outside Deli
Targeted Shooting: Bridgeport Man Killed Outside Deli A Bridgeport man was killed outside a busy deli in what police are calling a "targeted" shooting. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 12 in the area of East Main Street and Arctic Street in front of Shorty's Deli. When officers arrived on the scene they found a 58-year-old Bridgeport man lying on the ground in front of Shorty's Deli, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. The unidentified man was unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head, Gilleran said. Medics arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died. T…
Hit-Run: Police Asking For Help Identifying Vehicle Involved In Bridgeport Incident Hit-Run: Police Asking For Help Identifying Vehicle Involved In Bridgeport Incident
Hit-Run: Police Asking For Help Identifying Vehicle Involved In Bridgeport Incident Police are asking the public for help identifying a vehicle and its driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport. The crash took place in Bridgeport around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, on Boston Avenue and East Main Street, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian.  The driver stopped and exited the vehicle, noticing the struck pedestrian, before fleeing the scene of the incident without rendering aid, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport Emergency Management.  The vehicle, likely a 2008-2014 GMC Yukon SUV was driven by the unidentified male with an unidentified …
Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection
Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection A 52-year-old Bridgeport man was hit and killed by a dark green Toyota Camry which sped away and left the victim lying in the roadway. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street.  A witness to the crash told police that the pedestrian, identified as 52-year-old Rafael Davila, was bleeding from injuries sustained from the collision, and Camry drove away from the scene, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, of the Bridgeport Police.  Davila received medical attention from AMR, and he was…
Know Him, Man Wanted For Robbing Bridgeport 11-Year-Old, Police Say Know Him, Man Wanted For Robbing Bridgeport 11-Year-Old, Police Say
Know Him, Man Wanted For Robbing Bridgeport 11-Year-Old, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed an 11-year-old boy who had just stepped off a school bus. The incident occurred in Bridgeport late afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 28 along East Main Street. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran with the Bridgeport Police, the robbery occurred within two minutes of the young victim being dropped off by the school bus. Anyone with information regarding the man's identity is asked to immediately contact the case officer, Detective Stavros Mirtsopoulos, at (203) 581-5256 or utilize the Bridgeport Police…
16-Year-Old Struck By Jeep In Bridgeport 16-Year-Old Struck By Jeep In Bridgeport
16-Year-Old Struck By Jeep In Bridgeport A 16-year-old Fairfield County boy was injured after being hit by a 2003 Jeep Liberty at a busy intersection.  The incident took place in Bridgeport around 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and East Main Street. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson, of the Bridgeport Police, officers responded to the scene after receiving several 911 calls of a serious crash. The callers said a juvenile male was injured and unresponsive, he added. American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine# 1, and the police officers were dispatched to the location. The 16-year-old …
Stratford Man Sentenced For Role In Heroin-Trafficking Operation Stratford Man Sentenced For Role In Heroin-Trafficking Operation
Stratford Man Sentenced For Role In Heroin-Trafficking Operation A Fairfield County man will spend years behind bars after being sentenced for allegedly trafficking heroin in Connecticut, federal officials announced. Stratford resident Nadyar Malaka, age 35, was sentenced in Hartford federal court to 48 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin in July 2021. In addition to his prison term, US District Judge Michael Shea also ordered Malaka to pay a $50,000 fine and to forfeit $52,111.45 and a 2012 Porsche Panamera 4.…
Bridgeport Woman Hit, Dragged 200 Feet By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say Bridgeport Woman Hit, Dragged 200 Feet By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say
Bridgeport Woman Hit, Dragged 200 Feet By Hit-Run Driver, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was killed after she was hit and dragged by a car for nearly 200 feet before the vehicle fled the scene. Kemesha Robert Johnson, age 40, died around 3 a.m. Sunday, March 13, in Bridgeport near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Remington Street, authorities said. A witness on the scene told officers a woman driving a 2007 Black Volvo XC90 was stopped at a red light on Barnum Avenue when it was rear-ended by a silver or gray Honda Civic, said Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's director of emergency management. The Honda then backed up and hit a parked car and passed t…
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin From Fairfield County Deli, Market Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin From Fairfield County Deli, Market
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin From Fairfield County Deli, Market A man was sentenced for trafficking heroin from two businesses he operated in Fairfield County. New Haven County resident Eddy Antonio Torres Morel, age 51, of Meriden, was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 24, to 78 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.  He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.  Investigators found that Torres Morel was trafficking the narcotics from two stores he operated on East Main Street in Bridgeport, Big Daddy’s Deli and Jamal’s Market, Boy…
Suspect Nabbed After Fairfield County Bank Robbery, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Fairfield County Bank Robbery, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Fairfield County Bank Robbery, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly robbing an area bank. The incident took place in Fairfield at the Key Bank on Post Road around noon on Wednesday, Aug. 25.  The suspect was described as a white male who reportedly pointed what looked like a handgun at tellers demanding money, said Capt. Antonio Granata of the Fairfield Police Department. After getting the cash, he fled the bank and was seen entering a gray taxi last seen heading north on Mill Plain Road. Officers and detectives coordinated with area taxi companies and tracked a taxi matching the description to East …
Crash Kills 42-Year-Old In Fairfield County Crash Kills 42-Year-Old In Fairfield County
Crash Kills 42-Year-Old In Fairfield County Police are investigating a crash that killed a 42-year-old in Fairfield County. The crash, between a Suzuki GSR motorcycle and a Toyota Camry, took place around midnight on Sunday, Aug. 22 on Stratford Avenue and East Main Street in Bridgeport. According to Capt. Steven Lougal of the Bridgeport Police, a Suzuki GSR motorcycle collided with a Toyota Camry, causing serve injuries to the motorcyclist, Donald Fountain, who died from his injuries. The Camry's driver suffered minor injuries.  An investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Gabe Meszaros at 203-…
Man Shot Multiple Times On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Shot Multiple Times On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Shot Multiple Times On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say A man was shot multiple times while on a city street in what police in Fairfield County say is an "isolated incident."  Police responded around 3 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 15, after receiving a report of a person shot on the 500 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport, authorities said. The victim, a 34-year-old Bridgeport man, was taken to an area hospital and treated for multiple gunshot wounds to the leg and buttocks, said Bridgeport PD Captain Kevin Gilleran.  He is reported to be in stable condition. The Bridgeport Police Patrol Division secured the crime scene on East Main Street…
Fairfield County Man Critically Injured After Hit- Run Crash, Police Say Fairfield County Man Critically Injured After Hit- Run Crash, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Critically Injured After Hit- Run Crash, Police Say A man is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a busy Fairfield County roadway. The crash took place around 7:12 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, in the 1150 block of East Main Street in Bridgeport, Sergeant Gabe Meszaros said. During the incident, a pedestrian identified as William Rodriguez Cruz, age 61, of Bridgeport, was crossing the street when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV traveling at a high rate of speed south on East Main Street. The vehicle then continued on East Main Street evading the crash, Meszaros said. The Bridgeport Fire Department and…
Mother Accused Of Abandoning Child On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say Mother Accused Of Abandoning Child On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say
Mother Accused Of Abandoning Child On Street In Fairfield County, Police Say Just hours after Fairfield County put out a call for help to the public to identify a child abandoned on a city street in the rain his biological mother has been arrested. Bridgeport Police asked the public for help on Friday, April 9, after the 5-year-old boy named Prince was abandoned at around 5:44 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, in the area of Burroughs Street and East Main Street, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. Gilleran said the child had been left by a Black woman driving a white Infinity Q50 or Q40 sedan. Prince, who has some disabilities, was unable to tell the police a…
Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say A man who allegedly robbed a couple at gunpoint who he met in a Target parking lot to complete an online sale, has been arrested. Michael Lockhart, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, in connection with the Oct. 21 robbery in Ansonia, said Ansonia Police Lieutenant Patrick Lynch. The arrest was made with search warrants with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, Stratford Police Department, Connecticut State Police Gang Task Force, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Lynch said. The search warrants took place at residences on East Main Street and Maplewood A…
What Is That? Amazon 'Lockers' Quietly Pop Up Across Connecticut What Is That? Amazon 'Lockers' Quietly Pop Up Across Connecticut
What Is That? Amazon 'Lockers' Quietly Pop Up Across Connecticut Large, brightly-colored “lockers” that open with digital-access codes are popping up around apartment buildings, as well as grocery and convenience stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts. They’re Amazon Hub Lockers. The lockers are a newer form of Amazon delivery service where customers can pick up orders from a locker instead of their homes. It’s a service aimed at people concerned packages sitting outside their residences could be stolen. Customers can also make returns at the lockers, too. The service was launched in 2018 and Amazon has been quietly adding lockers to communities. The …
Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say
Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say A teenager was busted with a stolen weapon and drugs after being surveilled by police investigators who were observing suspected gang members in Fairfield County. Investigators of the Bridgeport Police Department Gang Task Force set up surveillance late on Wednesday, July 22 on East Main Street, where there were known gang members congregating behind the Deli Market. It is alleged that the department received reports that some of the congregants were seen displaying firearms and selling drugs in the area. While monitoring the area, police said the investigators observed Bridgeport resident…
Masked Juveniles Take Police On High-Speed Chase In Stolen Vehicle Masked Juveniles Take Police On High-Speed Chase In Stolen Vehicle
Masked Juveniles Take Police On High-Speed Chase In Stolen Vehicle Police are attempting to identify potential juvenile suspects driving a stolen vehicle who escaped capture following a high-speed chase involving numerous police departments. The incident began in Bridgeport around 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 when a police officer came over the radio reporting that a vehicle just attempted to strike him as he was approaching it near Huntington Road and East Main Street, said Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's emergency management and communications director. The vehicle, which was stolen out of Greenwich, began to flee at a high rate of speed leading pol…
One Injured During Bat Attack In Bridgeport, Police Say One Injured During Bat Attack In Bridgeport, Police Say
One Injured During Bat Attack In Bridgeport, Police Say One person was transported to a hospital after being attacked with a bat in Fairfield County. The unknown person was found around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, April 2, after AMR reported the assault by another person armed with a bat on East Main Street in Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency communications and emergency management. The extent of injuries was not available. The crime is under investigation. 
Motorcyclist Critical Following Crash With Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say Motorcyclist Critical Following Crash With Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say
Motorcyclist Critical Following Crash With Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say A serious crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle left a Fairfield County man with critical injuries. Bridgeport Police responded to the crash around 5:33 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, at the intersection of East Main Street and Stillman Street, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, Ricardo Ruiz, 26, of Bridgeport, was traveling northbound on East Main Street on a blue and white 2013 Yamaha “enduro” style motorcycle.   As the motorcycle approached the intersection of East Main Street and Stillman Street, a red 2006 Nissan Altima, traveled across East Main Street …
Suspect Nabbed For Valentine's Day Murder In Bridgeport Suspect Nabbed For Valentine's Day Murder In Bridgeport
Suspect Nabbed For Valentine's Day Murder In Bridgeport A 22-year-old man has been arrested for the Valentine's Day murder of another man who he allegedly had a confrontation with in the area. Victor Arroyo, 22, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, March 23, by Bridgeport Police following a lengthy investigation into the shooting death of Phillip Ingram, 57, also of Bridgeport, said Lt. Christopher LaMaine. Evidence developed during the investigation found that Arroyo became upset with Ingram because he was almost struck by his car as he was walking on East Main Street, said LaMaine. Arroyo allegedly threw a bin at Ingram's car and brandished…
Victim Enters Local Business Seeking Help After Being Shot, Bridgeport Police Say Victim Enters Local Business Seeking Help After Being Shot, Bridgeport Police Say
Victim Enters Local Business Seeking Help After Being Shot, Bridgeport Police Say A man entered a local business for help after being shot overnight in Bridgeport, authorities said. It happened at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 in the vicinity of the 1,000th block of East Main Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police officers who arrived at the scene noticed a trail of blood that led to a local business, according to Scott Appleby, the director of the Office of Emergency Management & Communications for the City of Bridgeport. It was determined the victim came into the store after being shot and was transported to the hospital by the stor…
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in June 2019 that left a Bridgeport firefighter seriously injured. Adrian Cauthen, 33, and Frances Marino, 33, both of Bridgeport, were arrested Thursday, Jan. 23, were charged in connection with hitting the off-duty fireman who was crossing Stratford Avenue when he was hit and left in the roadway, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, Erique McCalla, 46, was crossing Stratford Avenue around 11:18 p.m., June 28, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle turned northbound onto Ea…
Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say
Two Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Apparent Drug Deal Gone Wrong, Bridgeport Police Say Two are men were busted during an apparent "drug deal gone wrong," after police responded to a Text-to-911 call reporting a robbery. Jeffrey Marroquin, 21, of Colchester, and Hector Rios, 18, of Bridgeport, were arrested around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, after police responded to an East Main Street parking lot to investigate the reported robbery, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management in Bridgeport. During a search of Marroquin and Rios, police found one Charter Arms .22 caliber modified loaded survival rifle, under a seat as well as what appeared to…
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint and then running from the scene. Patrick Geyer, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, after a Bridgeport Police officer tracked him to a Chinese food restaurant following the attack, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. According to Jones, the two women were allegedly robbed around 1:30 p.m. by two men, one which had a gun and took one of the victim's belongings.  The women then chased the men and the robbers dropped the stolen items as the fled, said Jones. "The victim…
Teen Felon Who 'Took Over' Bridgeport Corner, Making It Unsafe, Caught With Firearm, Police Say Teen Felon Who 'Took Over' Bridgeport Corner, Making It Unsafe, Caught With Firearm, Police Say
Teen Felon Who 'Took Over' Bridgeport Corner, Making It Unsafe, Caught With Firearm, Police Say A man who reportedly had "taken over" an East Side Bridgeport street corner making it an unsafe area was busted for allegedly carrying a firearm in his pocket, said police. Kavon Roberts, 19, of Bridgeport, was caught by the Bridgeport Police Department's Task Force officers on Tuesday, July 2, with the alleged gun, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Roberts, who was also arrested a year ago with another firearm, had reportedly taken over a corner on the East Side at East Main Street and Arctic Street which includes the G&M Deli and Grocery, along with some of his …
Police Asking Public For Help Locating Hit-Run Driver Who Injured Firefighter In Bridgeport Police Asking Public For Help Locating Hit-Run Driver Who Injured Firefighter In Bridgeport
Police Asking Public For Help Locating Hit-Run Driver Who Injured Firefighter In Bridgeport Police are asking the public for help in locating a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured an off-duty Bridgeport firefighter. The incident took place around 11:18 p.m., on June 28, at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and East Main Street, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. According to police, a pedestrian, a 46-year-old off-duty Bridgeport firefighter, was crossing northbound on Stratford Avenue from the southeast corner to the northeast corner within the crosswalk. As he was crossing the westbound lanes, he was struck by a dark gray Toyota Corolla, p…
Firefighter Seriously Injured In Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash Firefighter Seriously Injured In Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash
Firefighter Seriously Injured In Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash Police are asking the public for help locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run of a pedestrian that left the victim with serious injuries. The incident took place around 11:18 p.m., on Friday, June 28, at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and East Main Street in Bridgeport, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. According to police, a pedestrian, a 46-year-old off-duty Bridgeport firefighter, was crossing northbound on Stratford Avenue from the southeast corner to the northeast corner within the crosswalk. As he was crossing the westbound lanes, he was struck by a d…
Three Charged After Fight Breaks Out In Bridgeport Three Charged After Fight Breaks Out In Bridgeport
Three Charged After Fight Breaks Out In Bridgeport Police had to break up a street fight that broke out in Bridgeport. During the incident at 665 E. Main St., an officer who was working a road job saw several people fighting on East Main Street across from Hamilton Street, according to the Bridgeport Police Department. Multiple police cars arrived on scene and after obtaining information from witnesses along with viewing video camera footage from a business, three men were arrested and charged. The charges are Joshua Collet, 23, with first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree breach of peace;  Jesus Daniel Villafane, 3…