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Suspect Shot, Killed By Police In Ansonia Suspect Shot, Killed By Police In Ansonia
Suspect Shot, Killed By Police In Ansonia Police in Fairfield County fatally shot a suspect allegedly involved in weapons and narcotics who fled from officers and took them on a police chase.  The shooting incident began in Bridgeport around 5:10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, and ended in New Haven County in Ansonia with the death of the unnamed suspect.  According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, officers were conducting a criminal investigation into weapons and narcotics violations in the area of Oak Street in Bridgeport when they attempted a motor vehicle stop. The driver of the vehicle fled from officers tra…
22 Arrested During Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep In Bridgeport 22 Arrested During Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep In Bridgeport
22 Arrested During Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep In Bridgeport Twenty-two suspects were nabbed during a domestic violence warrants sweep in Fairfield County. The operation, called "Sunrise at Congress 2024," took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at several locations. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, the operation was aimed at addressing multiple outstanding domestic violence warrants in the city. Bridgeport Police Detectives Adam Roscoe and Jesse Meade spent several days planning this operation and conducted extensive research on the locations of several wanted parties. Within 24 hours, 22 suspects were taken into …
33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport 33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport
33-Year-Old Critical Following Shooting Inside Home In Bridgeport A 33-year-old Fairfield County man is in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen inside a home. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 12:40 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17 in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue. Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police said the unidentified man went to an area hospital after being shot. Citizens in the area contacted police with additional police and officers responded to the area where they located the crime scene where multiple items of evidence were found, Gilleran said.d Numerous citizens have been interviewed and detectives are currently d…
Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Kidnapping, Burglary, Police Say Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Kidnapping, Burglary, Police Say
Bridgeport Duo Nabbed For Kidnapping, Burglary, Police Say A Fairfield County man is behind bars after being nabbed by police for the alleged kidnapping of a woman and robbery of two restaurants. Bridgeport resident Vincent Deramo, age 46, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 6, by police Orange Police in New Haven County and transported to Bridgeport on an outstanding warrant. Dermano was wanted in connection with an incident that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 around 3:40 a.m. when a female employee of The Original Vazzy’s Restaurant and Catamount Food Services entered her workplace at 1055 Huntington Turnpike in Bridgeport and was immediately confronted…
Suspicious Death: Woman's Body Found Behind American Legion In Bridgeport Suspicious Death: Woman's Body Found Behind American Legion In Bridgeport
Suspicious Death: Woman's Body Found Behind American Legion In Bridgeport Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a woman's body was found "positioned near a dumpster," behind a busy American Legion. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at 1028 Stratford Ave.  Bridgeport Police officers responded to the area and found a deceased female in the rear parking lot near a dumpster, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The area where the body was found.  Bridgeport Police Department Medical personnel arrived on the scene and confirmed the woman was dead.  The Detective Bureau responded and took charge of t…
Man Accused Of Shooting 8-Year-Old In Ear In Bridgeport During Drive-By Man Accused Of Shooting 8-Year-Old In Ear In Bridgeport During Drive-By
Man Accused Of Shooting 8-Year-Old In Ear In Bridgeport During Drive-By A 23-year-old man has been accused of shooting an 8-year-old boy in the ear during a drive-by in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Bridgeport on Sunday, July 23 in the 300 block of Orchard Street. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, officers responded to the area around 11 p.m. after being alerted by ShotSpotter to 16 rounds being fired in the area and another for rounds on Spring Street. Earlier report: 20 Shots Fired: 8-Year-Old Hit During Shootout In Bridgeport Police and medics responded to the area and located an 8-year-old child suffering fr…
5 Nabbed In Special Bridgeport Operation To Reduce Crime, One Still On Run, Police Say 5 Nabbed In Special Bridgeport Operation To Reduce Crime, One Still On Run, Police Say
5 Nabbed In Special Bridgeport Operation To Reduce Crime, One Still On Run, Police Say Five Connecticut residents have been charged, and one is on the run in connection with a triple shooting in which more than 40 shots were fired earlier this year. The incident occurred in Fairfield County in Bridgeport on Tuesday, Aug. 22, on Park Avenue. The arrests are part of a month-long investigation named "Operation Take Back Park Avenue," after numerous shootings and one stabbing resulted in two homicides in that same area between May and September of this year, Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Poice said. The area encompasses the Park Avenue corridor between Wood Avenue and …
2 Dead Following Shootout In Bridgeport 2 Dead Following Shootout In Bridgeport
2 Dead Following Shootout In Bridgeport Two men are dead in Fairfield County following a shootout during a disagreement. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12 in the 100 block of Carleton Avenue. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, officers responded to the area after receiving ShotSpotter notification of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 21-year-old New Haven County resident identified as Travis Bush of Ansonia, lying face down in the street on Carleton Avenue, Gilleran said. Bush appeared to be suffering from critical gunshot wounds. …
Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl In Bridgeport, Police Say Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl In Bridgeport, Police Say
Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl In Bridgeport, Police Say A teenager has died after he was shot in the face while he and another teen were handling a gun in Fairfield County, according to authorities. The 16-year-old boy died on Monday, Sept. 11 in Bridgeport following the incident on Saturday, Sept. 9 in the bedroom of a home in the 300 block of Pacific Street. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, responding officers found the teen shot in the face. The teen was transported to the hospital where he was admitted into the intensive care unit before being pronounced dead, Gilleran said. The boy's identity has not yet been re…
Woman Extradited From Jamaica For 2022 Bridgeport Murder, Police Say Woman Extradited From Jamaica For 2022 Bridgeport Murder, Police Say
Woman Extradited From Jamaica For 2022 Bridgeport Murder, Police Say A woman wanted in connection with the 2022 murder of a Fairfield County man has been extradited from Jamaica. On Thursday, Sept. 7, members of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force took 39-year-old Iyana Reynolds into custody in Jamaica for the Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, murder of Andre Brown in Bridgeport. Reynolds had an outstanding extraditable murder warrant out of Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Brigeport Police. Brown was found around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, after Bridgeport Police responded to 100 Marcel St. on the report of a party shot, Gilleran said. Emerg…
Silver Alert Issued For Bridgeport Teen Missing For Two Days Silver Alert Issued For Bridgeport Teen Missing For Two Days
Silver Alert Issued For Bridgeport Teen Missing For Two Days The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for help in locating a 16-year-old boy who has been missing for two days. Swayne Thompson of Bridgeport, who may be a runaway, was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 5. A Silver Alert has been issued, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. Thompson is described as being 5-foot-8, 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing jeans, a lime green shirt, and red and white high-top sneakers. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Swayne is asked to contact Bridgeport Police Det. David Garcia at 203-581-5233. Citi…
New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl, Mother Found Safe, Father Under Arrest New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl, Mother Found Safe, Father Under Arrest
New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl, Mother Found Safe, Father Under Arrest A 4-year-old Fairfield County girl who was reported missing by her father after not seeing her for more than a year has been found safe. According to Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran, Aliyah Serrano, and her mother, 33-year-old Valery Colon, have been located outside the State of Connecticut.  "Law enforcement officials in their jurisdiction have verified them both to be safe and in good health," Gilleran said. "Their current location will not be disclosed to the public." A Silver Alert was issued on Monday, Aug. 28 has been canceled, he added. Earlier report: Missing: S…
Missing: Silver Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl Missing: Silver Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl
Missing: Silver Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fairfield County girl who has not been seen by her father for more than a year. The alert was issued in Bridgeport on Monday, Aug. 28 for Aliyah Serrano who was reported missing by her biological father, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. Gilleran said it is reported that the biological father was given full custody of Aliyah Serrano in July. According to the father, he has had no physical contact with the girl or her mother, 33-year-old Valery Colon, of New Haven, Connecticut, since Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, Gilleran said. The ma…
Extradited Bridgeport Murder Suspect Confesses, Police Say Extradited Bridgeport Murder Suspect Confesses, Police Say
Extradited Bridgeport Murder Suspect Confesses, Police Say A Fairfield County man wanted for the 2020 stabbing of a man that resulted in his death two years later confessed to detectives when he was extradited from Georgia, according to police. Anthony Marion, age 58, of Bridgeport, was extradited from Fulton County, Georgia on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and offered a full confession to detectives, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police Department Marion was wanted for the Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, stabbing assault of 58-year-old Gregory Williams, of Bridgeport, that resulted in his death on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, Gilleran said. Williams was 68 …
2 Shot Outside Of Bridgeport Sports Bar 2 Shot Outside Of Bridgeport Sports Bar
2 Shot Outside Of Bridgeport Sports Bar Two men were shot outside a Fairfield County sports bar, leaving one in critical condition. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 12:15 a.m., Sunday, July 30 in front of Banks Sports Bar at 102 Bank St. Officers quickly responded to the area to find both victims had already been transported to an area hospital via private vehicle, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said.  Officers identified a crime scene along Bank Street and inside McLevy Green. The McLevy Green is a public square that runs adjacent to Bank Street. Officers secured that area and contacted the Detec…
20 Shots Fired: 8-Year-Old Hit During Shootout In Bridgeport 20 Shots Fired: 8-Year-Old Hit During Shootout In Bridgeport
20 Shots Fired: 8-Year-Old Hit During Shootout In Bridgeport An 8-year-old boy was shot during a shootout between two men on a Fairfield County street. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 11 p.m., Sunday, July 23, at the 300 block of Orchard Street when 16 rounds were detected by ShotSpoetter, and another four rounds were discharged within the 300 block of Spring St.  A few minutes later the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received reports of a person shot in the ear in the 200 block of Orchard Street, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. Police and medics responded to the area and located an 8-year-old boy…
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport An apartment fire in Fairfield County that killed one has claimed another life. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:20 a.m. on Friday, July 14 at 86 Success Village. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, the Bridgeport and Stratford fire departments, along with police, responded to the complex on a report of a fire. Bridgeport firefighters rescued two victims from the building. Both were transported to Bridgeport Hospital with critical injuries.  Earlier report: Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport The male victim, identified as 8…
Woman Shot In Leg With Infant In Tow Not Cooperating With Bridgeport Police Woman Shot In Leg With Infant In Tow Not Cooperating With Bridgeport Police
Woman Shot In Leg With Infant In Tow Not Cooperating With Bridgeport Police A Fairfield County who was shot in the leg with a 1-month-old with her and then forced into a gold-color Acura is allegedly not cooperating with police in the investigation. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 in the 100 block of Shelton St., said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Brigeport Police. According to Gilleran, officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a woman shot, but the car had fled prior to police arriving. Officers assigned to the Bridgeport Police Department’s Fusion Center quickly determined the suspect vehicle traveled to …
Bridgeport Murder Suspect Nabbed In Georgia, Police Say Bridgeport Murder Suspect Nabbed In Georgia, Police Say
Bridgeport Murder Suspect Nabbed In Georgia, Police Say A Bridgeport man wanted since 2020 for allegedly killing another man was nabbed down south. On Monday, July 10, detectives from the Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad confirmed with law enforcement officers in Fulton County, Georgia that they had in their custody 58-year-old Anthony Marion of Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.  Marion was wanted for the Thursday, Dec.  3, 2020, stabbing assault of Gregory Williams that resulted in his death on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, Gilleran said. Williams was 68 at the time of his death. The cause of his death was…
Machete Attack At Baseball Field: Wanted Bridgeport Man Apprehended Machete Attack At Baseball Field: Wanted Bridgeport Man Apprehended
Machete Attack At Baseball Field: Wanted Bridgeport Man Apprehended A Fairfield County man wanted in a brutal machete attack at a popular baseball field has been captured by authorities. Jilmer Valverde, age 20, of Bridgeport, was apprehended early Monday, June 26, by members of the US Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Bridgeport Violent Crime Task Force, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. He was wanted for the alarming machete attack of a 26-year-old Bridgeport man on Sunday, May 28, along Waldemere Avenue at the “Diamond 10” baseball field at Seaside Park. Where the victim was found.Bridgeport Police Department "Bridgepor…
'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…
Man Attacked With Machete In Bridgeport Man Attacked With Machete In Bridgeport
Man Attacked With Machete In Bridgeport A 26-year-old Fairfield County man is reported to be in stable condition with severe lacerations to his head and face after being attacked with a machete. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 8 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at Seaside Park, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. When officers arrived on the scenem they found the Bridgeport resident suffering from a serious physical injury to the face. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was admitted.   The incident occurred along Waldemere Avenue at the “Diamond 10” baseball field in Seaside Park, Gilleran said.…
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say
Student Kidnapping Attempt: Bridgeport Man Charged In 2 Cases, Police Say A man has been charged with attempting to lure two Fairfield County students to his car, and in one case, grabbed a student and attempted to drag her to his vehicle. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 11 a.m., Thursday, April 27 at Central High School. According to Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, Officer Dani Soto was dispatched to Central High School to check on the welfare of an 18-year-old female student.  The student lost cell phone contact with a friend as she was leaving the school campus and walking toward North Avenue. Officer Soto confirmed with sc…
Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted For Broad Daylight Shooting In Bridgeport Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted For Broad Daylight Shooting In Bridgeport
Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted For Broad Daylight Shooting In Bridgeport Police in Bridgeport are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with a violent assault.  Tomas Elias LaPorte, age 48, of Bridgeport is wanted for the Wednesday, March 8 broad daylight attack of a man at the intersection of State Street & Iranistan Avenue, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Police officers responded to the area and located a 52-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the leg, Gilleran said. He was quickly transported to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The Detect…
'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder 'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder
'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder Bridgeport Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two teenagers who were with a 17-year-old accused in the murder of a Chinese food delivery man. Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, is charged with killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Justin CastroBridgeport Police Department Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot, said Gilleran. Earlier report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Deliv…
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport A 17-year-old teenager who allegedly gunned down a Chinese food delivery man has been identified after his case was moved to adult court. The case against Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, was transferred to adult court on Tuesday, March 7, for killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China ha…
Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed
Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed Police have identified the Chinese food delivery driver allegedly shot and killed by a teen in Fairfield County. Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China has been notified. Lin's alleged 17-year-old killer was also arrested, Gilleran said. Within minutes of the police responding to a ShotSpotter activation and calls …
Liquor Seized From Bridgeport Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say Liquor Seized From Bridgeport Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say
Liquor Seized From Bridgeport Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say An owner and an employee were busted for allegedly selling more than just food at a Fairfield County grocery store. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 at De Castillo Grocery Store at 1160 State St. The bust comes on the heels of an investigation conducted by the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics & Vice Division into the illegal sale of alcohol, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Although the store has a “grocery beer liquor permit” there is no valid permit to sell other forms of alcohol, Gilleran said. The department served a …
Bridgeport Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle, Police Say Bridgeport Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle, Police Say
Bridgeport Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle, Police Say A 24-year-old Fairfield County man was shot and his girlfriend who accompanied him to the hospital was charged with having a gun in a vehicle. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Hospital contacted the department to report a party with a gunshot wound was dropped off via private vehicle at their emergency room. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau responded and took charge of the investigation. The victim, identified as a 24-year-old Bridgeport man, was suffering from gunshot woun…
Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted In Bridgeport Homicide Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted In Bridgeport Homicide
Armed, Dangerous Man Wanted In Bridgeport Homicide New update: Armed, Dangerous Suspect Wanted In Fairfield County Murder Caught, Police Say Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for an armed and dangerous man wanted in connection with a fatal overnight stabbing in Fairfield County The murder took place in Bridgeport around 4:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 in the 800 Block of Atlantic Street. Bridgeport officers responded to the area of Atlantic Street on the report of a person stabbed at that location, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.  Upon arrival, police located a 23-year-old Bridgeport man, i…
Stratford Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old Bridgeport Resident Stratford Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old Bridgeport Resident
Stratford Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old Bridgeport Resident A Fairfield County man has been charged in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man and the wounding of two others. Joseph DeJesus, formerly known as Joseph Reyes, age 38, of Stratford, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 25 for the Saturday, Oct. 8 shooting death of Dominique Jones, of Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. DeJesus was apprehended by members of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with members of the Bridgeport and Stratford Police Department, Gilleran added. Earlier report: 1 Dead, 2 Wounded In Bridgeport Shooting, Police Say He was…