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Bridgeport Inmate Strangled, Death Rule Homicide, ME Says
A Connecticut man who was arrested for violation of probation was strangled in a cell in a Fairfield County jail.
Steven Bailey, age 43, of New Haven, was found dead in a Bridgeport Correctional Center cell around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, according to the Connecticut State Police.
Milford Police had arrested Bailey on Wednesday, March 20, and he was being held for violation of probation on a prior conviction of obscenity with a minor.
State Police said after being found, Bailey was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, where he was pronounced dead.
The Office of the Chief …
CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing Baby On Couch, Police Say
A Connecticut man is accused of attempting to strangle a woman during a domestic incident with a baby nearby.
New Haven County resident Edgar Alamo, age 23, of Meriden, was arrested on the charges on Sunday, April 28 in Milford.
According to the Milford Police, officers took custody of Alamo regarding two active arrest warrants stemming from separate incidents.
Alamo is accused of throwing a woman to the floor by her hair, choking her, and trying to suffocate her. The victim’s toddler child was present during one altercation, police said.
During this altercation…
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police
A Fairfield County man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 35-year-old woman and then fled has been captured by police.
Related: Shelton Stabbing Suspect On The Run
Christopher Graham, age 38, of Shelton, was captured on Wednesday, April 24, for the incident on Tuesday, April 23, at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home.
According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS were called to the home for a report of a stabbing and assault of a 35-year-old woman.
The initial investigation revealed that Graham and two women were hanging out at the residence. An ar…
New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In Norwalk Resigns
A math coach who allegedly used a chokehold on an elementary student until they were unconscious in Fairfield County has resigned from her job.
The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 24 at Brookside Elementary School.
Following an investigation, Stefanie Sanabria, age 50, of Danbury, was arrested on a warrant at her home, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police.
She resigned from the school on the same day, said Emily Morgan, spokeswoman for the Norwalk School District.
Earlier report: Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say
Ac…
Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say
A math coach at a Connecticut school has been charged with strangulation after allegedly using a chokehold on an elementary student in Fairfield County until the child became unconscious.
The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 24 at Brookside Elementary School.
Following an investigation, Stefanie Sanabria, age 50, of Danbury, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, March 3 at her home, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police.
According to Blake, On Feb. 24, the department was contacted by Norwalk Public Schools regarding an incident in which a staff member ha…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman At CT Red Roof, Not Allowing Her To Leave
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in a hotel room and not allowing her to leave.
The New Haven County incident took place in Milford on Friday, April 22.
When police arrived at the Red Roof Inn, 10 Rowe Ave., an investigation found Troy Gosbin, age 29, of Milford, assaulted the woman in the room and refused to let her leave, said the Milford Police Department.
He also choked the woman during the altercation, restricting her airway, and she sustained minor injuries to her face, neck, and arms, police added.
Gosbin was arrested and c…
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside Fairfield County McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say
A man violently assaulted a Fairfield County woman he didn't know after opening her car door and dragging her outside of the vehicle at an area McDonald's, police say.
The attack took place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the restaurant located 268 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.
According to Zuccerella, responding Greenwich officers found Steven Lopez, age 31, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, engaged in an unprovoked physical assault on the victim, who was over 60 years old, said Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.
Without provocation, Lopez opened the victim's car door, which caused the victi…
Milford Victim Escapes Terrifying Assault After Alleged Captor 'Passes Out'
A Stratford man accused of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman is facing a raft of charges.
On Friday, Dec. 4, a little after midnight, police responded to a report of a possible domestic violence incident at a Seaside Avenue residence in Milford.
Adam Litzie, 36, of Stratford, was arrested and charged with
Assault, third-degree;
Disorderly conduct;
Criminal mischief, third-degree;
Criminal trespass;
Interfering with an emergency call;
Unlawful restraint;
Strangulation, second-degree;
Sexual assault, third-degree, police said.
Following an investigation, Milford Police allege Litz…
Man Accused Of Beating Elderly Woman While She Lay In Bed Is Arrested
A man accused of strangling and beating an elderly woman while she lied in her bed has been arrested.
Samita Malik, 39, of Milford, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 4, at around 4:40 a.m. on the charges of disorderly conduct, assault on an elderly person, strangulation, and criminal mischief, police said.
Milford Police learned of the assault after receiving a report of a possible domestic violence incident at a Juniper Drive residence on Sunday. Following an investigation, police alleged that Malik took a phone from an elderly woman and threw it to the ground, breaking the screen. He is also a…
Body of Bridgeport Boy Found in Oxford Woods; Suspect Arrested
The body of a missing Bridgeport boy has been found in Oxford.
Jose Nunez, 14, of Bridgeport, has been missing since Tuesday, July 28. His body was discovered, dead, in a wooded area in Oxford off Wyant Road, said Bridgeport police.
Dante Willoughby, 19, of Bridgeport, has been arrested in connection with Nunez’s death, police said. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Route 67 in Oxford, Wednesday, July 29, police said.
An autopsy report revealed that Nunez was killed by strangulation and the matter has officially been deemed a homicide, police said.
During a court appearance on Th…
Bridgeport Man With Three Warrants Is Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
A man with three outstanding warrants was arrested by Milford Police, Tuesday, July 28, in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Police discovered the man was also wanted on three outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Lawrence Daddario III, 29, Bridgeport, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, and three probation violations, police said.
Daddario is being held on a $650,000 bond.
Milford Police began an investigation into Daddario on May 12, when they were called to the Motel 6 on Schoolhouse Road for a report …
Man Faces Strangulation Charge, Norwalk Police Say
A man was arrested for allegedly choking another person during an argument, said Norwalk Police.
The incident took place around 9:52 a.m., Friday, April 19, when the Norwalk Police Department was contacted about the attack, said Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino.
When police arrived on the scene at the Adamson Avenue home they found the victim who told them that a verbal argument turned into a physical confrontation where Brian James, 46, allegedly grabbed the victim by the neck, making the victim unable to breathe, Gulino said.
James then told the victim to get out of the …
Man Chokes, Threatens To Shoot, Sexually Assaults Victim At Norwalk Motel, Police Say
A New York man was arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to shoot another man he had spent the night with at a Norwalk hotel.
Norwalk Police learned of the incident when a man called 911around noon on Wednesday, March 27, from the Red Carpet Inn at 469 Westport Ave., saying that another man had choked him, left, and may have a gun and that he was coming back to the room, said Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Guilno.
Officers responded immediately, taking positions around the perimeter of the location. A key was obtained from the management of the facility. As officers were preparing to…