20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Basketball Courts In Area

A 20-year-old man has been arrested due to his alleged connection to a shooting at a local basketball court.

Jacquez Smith, 20, of Stratford
Photo Credit: *Stratford Police Department*

02/14/2019 10:47 a.m.

The shooting occurred Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at the George Force Basketball Courts on Woodend Road in Stratford. Police say there were several witnesses.

Wednesday, Feb. 13, Stratford Police arrested Jacquez Smith of Stratford by warrant and charged him with the following:

First-degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Weapon in a motor vehicle
Criminal possession of a firearm
Criminal possession of ammunition
Carrying a pistol without a permit

Smith is being held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on Thursday, Feb. 21. Investigations are still ongoing, and police urge anyone with further information to contact Detective Policano or Detective Torres at (203) 381-2098.

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