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High-Capacity Mag, Taser Seized From Brookfield Man In Drug Bust After Neighbors' Tip: Cops High-Capacity Mag, Taser Seized From Brookfield Man In Drug Bust After Neighbors' Tip: Cops
High-Capacity Mag, Taser Seized From Brookfield Man In Drug Bust After Neighbors' Tip: Cops Investigators in Connecticut said their latest arrest created a "notable disruption" in Fairfield County drug crime following a multi-agency investigation, and it's thanks to a group of neighbors fed up with drugs in their community.  Travis Vanterpool-Gordon, 32, of Brookfield, and Lisa Flynn, 53, of Danbury, were arrested following a multi-agency drug investigation that targeted suspected narcotics activity in the Division Street area of Danbury, police said.  Vanterpool-Gordon, 32, was taken into custody without incident after officers searched his 14 Division St. home and…
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting Of Man From Fairfield County Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting Of Man From Fairfield County
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting Of Man From Fairfield County Police in Connecticut are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed a victim during a drug deal, police said.  The incident took place in New Haven County in Ansonia around 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 5. Ansonia police received a 911 call from a man reporting he was on Main Street near Kingston Drive and his friend was shot. The first officers on the scene found a silver Honda and the passenger was suffering from a gunshot wound, said Lt. Patrick Lynch, of the Ansonia Police.  Officers provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a l…
CT Man Busted With 145 Vials Of Crack, Other Drugs After Spotted Making Deal, Police Say CT Man Busted With 145 Vials Of Crack, Other Drugs After Spotted Making Deal, Police Say
CT Man Busted With 145 Vials Of Crack, Other Drugs After Spotted Making Deal, Police Say A Connecticut man was allegedly busted with 145 vials of crack cocaine, heroin, and other drugs after police spotted him making a deal on a city street. The bust took place around 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, when Waterbury Police Department’s Gang Task Force and Street Crimes Unit saw area resident Yamil Carreras, age 42, conducting drug deals in the area of Baldwin Street, said Sgt. Robert Davis.  After officers stopped Carreras, a search uncovered: 145 vials of crack cocaine (55.6 grams); 24 bags of cocaine (2.8 grams); 54 bags of heroin; $507 in cash; A loaded Smith and Wes…
Two Busted With Semi-Automatic Guns In Fairfield County, Police Say Two Busted With Semi-Automatic Guns In Fairfield County, Police Say
Two Busted With Semi-Automatic Guns In Fairfield County, Police Say Two 21-year-old men were busted with semi-automatic guns in Fairfield County after police received work the men had guns. Tyrone Sparks, age 21, Mason, North Carolina, and Jalen Baskerville, age 21, Norlina, North Carolina, were arrested on Wednesday, April 28, by members of the State Police Gang Task Force in Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management. The bust went down when task force members learned the men were armed with illegal firearms in a vehicle parked on Trumbull Avenue, said Appleby. Task Force officers responded to the area utilizing members of the Bridg…
Fairfield County Man Busted With Crack, Gun During Traffic Stop, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted With Crack, Gun During Traffic Stop, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted With Crack, Gun During Traffic Stop, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted with an alleged handgun and drugs after being pulled over speeding and using all three lanes of traffic to pass other vehicles. Yan Lee DeJesus, age 21, of Stratford, was arrested on Tuesday, April 27, after Connecticut State Police noticed him driving more than 78 mph in a 40 mph zone on Route 25 and passing other vehicles in all three lanes while flashing his lights at them, said the state police. Once pulled over in Bridgeport, DeJesus could not produce any identification or insurance information. He was asked to step out of the vehicle and was handcuff…
CT Man Busted With Large 'Magic Mushroom' Grow Operation, Police Say CT Man Busted With Large 'Magic Mushroom' Grow Operation, Police Say
CT Man Busted With Large 'Magic Mushroom' Grow Operation, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested after police helping firefighters responding to a house fire allegedly found a large hallucinogenic "mushroom" grow room. The incident took place on Monday, March 29, when the East Hartford Fire Department responded to 449 Burnside Avenue for an active kitchen fire, said East Hartford Police Lt. Joshua Litwin. The fire department notified police that they discovered what appeared to be a "mushroom" grow operation within the home," Litwin said.. A further investigation by police revealed the mushrooms and operation were drug-related, evidence included enclosed…
Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say
Two Nabbed Attempting To Ship Pot Inside Karaoke Machine In Fairfield County, Police Say Two men were nabbed in Fairfield County allegedly attempting to ship more than two pounds of marijuana hidden in a karaoke machine. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11, when an employee at a South Norwalk packaging store alerted police that two men were allegedly attempting to ship drugs through the mail, said Norwalk Police Lt. Joe Dinho. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Rickell Demetrius, age 38, of New York City, and Cornelius Medas, age 44, of Bridgeport still on the premises. During an investigation, police confirmed that approximately two pounds of…
Man Who Operated CT Drug Mill Admits To Fentanyl Trafficking Man Who Operated CT Drug Mill Admits To Fentanyl Trafficking
Man Who Operated CT Drug Mill Admits To Fentanyl Trafficking An ex-convict is facing up to life in prison after he was allegedly caught with a huge stash of hallucinogenic drugs and cash among other illegal items. Luis Ciuro, 36, of East Haven, waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty as part of a plea deal on Friday, Nov. 20, according to the office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham.  Ciuro is currently being held in custody pending sentencing in February.  Previously, Ciuro served 84 months in prison after reportedly conspiring to sell crack cocaine in 2008.  According to court documents, Mancheste…
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford A man has been accused of running a drug factory after police uncovered more than 16 grams of fentanyl/heroin in his Fairfield County home. Eugene Wasicki, 51, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers with the city's Narc Squad served warrants at his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. During the search, officers found 16.5 grams of fentanyl/heroin, scales, cutting agents, and packaging, said Conklin.  Agents also found a 32-semi-automatic pistol, which Wasicki is prevented from owning as a repeat convicted felon, police said. Conklin said Wasicki …
Convicted Felon Charged For Fairfield County Birthday Party Shooting Convicted Felon Charged For Fairfield County Birthday Party Shooting
Convicted Felon Charged For Fairfield County Birthday Party Shooting A convicted felon who was released from prison on supervised release for gun and drug arrests is facing new charges for allegedly shooting a man during a birthday party. Bridgeport resident George Sanchez - also known as “Little G” - who was sentenced to 33 months in prison in 2016 on drug and weapons charges, was arrested and charged after allegedly shooting another partygoer during a dispute at an Atwater Street gathering over the summer. Earlier story - Bridgeport Man Gets Prison Time On Gun, Drug Charges Investigators from the Bridgeport Police Department responded to St. Vincent’s Med…
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Role in Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Role in Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring
Bridgeport Man Sentenced For Role in Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring A key member of a trafficking ring was sentenced to five years for his role in transporting and distributing at least 30 kilograms of heroin inside motorcycles equipped with secret compartments to Fairfield County from Mexico over a period of two years, according to the U.S. Attorney General for the District of Connecticut.  Randy Marchi who formerly lived in Bridgeport, 39, served as the "table manager" for a Bridgeport-based trafficking organization, headed by Ivan "Ghost" Rosario, that orchestrated shipments of heroin from Mexico and distributed the drug once it arrived in Connecticu…
Kilo Of Heroin, Pounds Of Pot, Stolen Gun, Pills Discovered In Stratford Bust Kilo Of Heroin, Pounds Of Pot, Stolen Gun, Pills Discovered In Stratford Bust
Kilo Of Heroin, Pounds Of Pot, Stolen Gun, Pills Discovered In Stratford Bust An investigation into drug sales in Fairfield County has led to the arrest of two men and netted the discovery of a kilo of heroin, guns, pounds of pot, and pills. Kevin Tobar, 23, and Jonathan Matos, 28, both of Stratford, were arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 7, by Stratford Police, said Capt. Frank Eannotti. According to Eannotti, the two were arrested on a warrant by the Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit, with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Task Force as well as the FBI Safe Streets Task Force. The arrests were the culmination of an investigation conducted by the Stratford Nar…
Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury
Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of warrants after an investigation into drug sales in Danbury. Ariel “MVP” Perez-Hinojosa, 23, of Danbury was arrested Thursday for a variety of drug-related following the search of his Danbury residence, his phone, and his car, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. While Perez-Hinojosa was the target of the operation, another man, Nicholas Vito Alosco, 29, of Bethel, was also arrested after he was seen allegedly buying illegal drugs from Perez-Hinojosa.  "The investigation leading to the arrest was wee…