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Budget Chief In CT Charged With DUI After Hitting Tree Budget Chief In CT Charged With DUI After Hitting Tree
Budget Chief In CT Charged With DUI After Hitting Tree A city official has been charged with allegedly driving under the influence after hitting a tree in Fairfield County. Bridgeport Budget Chief Nestor Nkwo was arrested around 8 p.m., Friday, March 29, after officers responded to a report of a crash on Park Avenue. According to an arrest report prepared by Bridgeport Police Officer Ryan Wilson, when he first interacted with Nkwo, who serves as the director of Bridgeport's Office of Police and Management, he talked and acted "normally." Wilson wrote that, however, when he got close, he could smell alcohol and that Nkwo could not seem to stay …
Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say
Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say A thief allegedly snatched a wallet out of a purse in a shopping car in Fairfield County, causing the 74-year-old victim to chase after them. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2 p.m., Sunday, March 3 at a store located in the Stop & Shop plaza, according to Bridgeport Police. The wallet was later recovered in the parking lot by Bridgeport Police, said Scott Appleby, spokesman for the department. Medics were sent because the 74-year-old was out of breath after attempting to run after the person who took it, Appleby said. "Bridgeport Police ask that everyone stay alert to the…
CT Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1 CT Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1
CT Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1 A Fairfield County man has been charged after allegedly attacking and robbing multiple women over four hours. Cecil Mills, age 35, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 24 after a vehicle pursuit, crash, and foot chase that ended near the intersection of North Avenue and Madison Avenue. According to Det. Detective Jeffrey Holtz of the Bridgeport Police, the victims all report being followed by what turned out to be a stolen Toyota Camry, before being robbed and assaulted.  Mills was charged with sexually assaulting one of the three women he allegedly robbed.…
Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash
Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle CT Crash A 2-year-old boy was killed in a single-vehicle crash after the car he was a passenger in collided with a utility pole and was trapped by a tree on the side of a Fairfield County roadway. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 on Reservoir Avenue near Saunders Avenue. The child was in a 2005 Honda Accord with a 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman traveling northbound on Reservoir Avenue when the driver lost control and hit the utility pole before coming to rest on a tree off the northbound side of the road, said Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Pol…
Police-Involved Shooting: Officers Kill Suspect Who Fled CT Traffic Stop, Cops Say Police-Involved Shooting: Officers Kill Suspect Who Fled CT Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Police-Involved Shooting: Officers Kill Suspect Who Fled CT Traffic Stop, Cops Say 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…
Gunshot, Bottles Thrown: Owner Charged After Brawl At CT Business Gunshot, Bottles Thrown: Owner Charged After Brawl At CT Business
Gunshot, Bottles Thrown: Owner Charged After Brawl At CT Business A Connecticut business owner is facing charges over what police allegedly found following a brawl between customers at his establishment. Multiple agencies in Fairfield County were called to Bridgeport’s Hollywood Hookah on Main Street early Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 after patrol officers heard a gunshot and saw a muzzle flash from a group outside. As police were arriving, they saw several people fighting on the street and inside the business, according to Bridgeport Police. Inside, some of those involved threw bottles across the room. The scene drew every Bridgeport officer who was on duty at…
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy CT Crosswalk A woman died after being struck by a car in a busy Fairfield County crosswalk. She was walking in Bridgeport westbound on Washington Avenue around 8 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, when she was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The woman, identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where she died from her injuries, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police. The striking vehicle's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, Blackwell said. Jones was a resident of of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Department Traffic O…
Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His CT Backyard, Police Say Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His CT Backyard, Police Say
Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His CT Backyard, Police Say Two men are accused of beating and robbing a 75-year-old man outside his Fairfield County home. The incident happened Thursday, Nov. 16, in Bridgeport at a home on East Main Street, according to Bridgeport Police. Both men approached the victim with their hands in their pockets, motioning that they had a gun, police said. They allegedly punched the victim and pushed him against a dumpster before stealing his wallet. The victim suffered a minor head injury in the ordeal. The following morning, on Friday, Nov. 17, detectives arrested 33-year-old Carlos Souffront and 46-year-old Angel …
2 CT City Council Members Arrested At Polling Place 2 CT City Council Members Arrested At Polling Place
2 CT City Council Members Arrested At Polling Place A pair of city council members were arrested in separate incidents outside the same polling place in Fairfield County. The arrests took place in Bridgeport outside of the John F. Kennedy School on Tuesday, Nov. 7, said Terron Jones, a spokesman for the city. According to Jones, Councilwoman Samia Suliman, representing the 138th District was charged with breach of peace at the polling place around 4:20 p.m. after a 911 call was received about a person causing a disturbance. Jones did not reveal what kind of disturbance she caused but did say she was charged after police arrived on the scene…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing CT Islamic Center, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing CT Islamic Center, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Burglarizing CT Islamic Center, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly burglarized an Islamic Community Center. The incident took place in Bridgeport on Saturday, Oct. 14 around 11:30 p.m. at the Islamic Community Center located at 468 Clinton Ave. The suspect stole several computer tablets and a digital camera, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The suspect is described as a Black male, thin, with a goatee-type beard and mustache. He was wearing black pants and a black and red sweatshirt with distinct writing on the front and back. Anyone with informat…
Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic
Fatal Incident: Person Jumps From Bridgeport Overpass Into Route 8 Traffic A person died overnight after allegedly jumping off the Route 8 overpass into traffic in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 9:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17 on the overpass at Chopsey Hill Road. Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, said Connecticut State Police notified the Bridgeport Police over the hotline that a pedestrian was struck on Route 8 northbound near the exit ramp. Bridgeport police, fire, and EMS responded and found the person dead at the scene, Appleby said. While investigating, state police confirmed with bystanders that th…
Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In CT, Police Say Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In CT, Police Say
Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In CT, Police Say A 12-year-old boy who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle in Fairfield County when it crashed into a pole is in serious condition. The collision took place in Bridgeport around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12 in the area of Railroad Avenue and Hancock Avenue. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Police, the 911 Center received several calls regarding a sport utility vehicle that had struck a pole. Callers were uncertain if any occupants were still in the SUV. Bridgeport firefighters arrived on the scene first and found a completely damaged utility pole and the unoccupied 2016 …
CT Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl, Police Say CT Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl, Police Say
CT Teen Dies After Being Shot In Face While Handling Gun With Girl, 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…
Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In CT, Police Say Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In CT, Police Say
Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In CT, Police Say The father of a small child allegedly left in a car in extreme heat while he shopped in Fairfield County has been charged with reckless endangerment. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop. According to Scott Appleby, emergency management director for the City of Bridgeport, the department received a 911 call from a person reporting she and two others came upon a small child that was left in a vehicle and the child was banging on the window. The woman indicated they had to break the window to retrieve the child due …
New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old CT Girl, Mother Found Safe, Father Under Arrest New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old CT Girl, Mother Found Safe, Father Under Arrest
New Update: Missing 4-Year-Old CT 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 CT Girl Missing: Silver Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old CT Girl
Missing: Silver Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old CT 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…
30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In CT Shooting 30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In CT Shooting
30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In CT Shooting Three people were wounded, one critically during a shooting in Fairfield County on a busy city street. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Bridgeport Police officers responded to the area after receiving multiple ShotSpotter notifications and reports of numerous people shot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.  When officers arrived, they quickly located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport woman, appeared to have been shot in the leg. Po…
Stabbing Victim Shoots, Kills Attacker In CT Stabbing Victim Shoots, Kills Attacker In CT
Stabbing Victim Shoots, Kills Attacker In CT A 25-year-old Fairfield County man was killed after being shot in the chest by a man he allegedly stabbed multiple times. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8 on the 500 block of Brooks Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area on reports of a stabbing and shots fired, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. Once on the scene, officers located an unresponsive Bridgeport man suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the chest, Gilleran said. The victim was located lying outdoors and partially in the street. Medics arrived an…
Fatal Crash: CT Man Pulled From Underneath SUV Fatal Crash: CT Man Pulled From Underneath SUV
Fatal Crash: CT Man Pulled From Underneath SUV A 41-year-old Fairfield County resident was killed during a crash with an SUV at a busy intersection. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Colorado Avenue. According to Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, of the Bridgeport Police, the victim was driving a 2005 Suzuki 1000 motorcycle when he crashed with a 2022 Toyota Rav 4.  The driver of the motorcycle was pulled from underneath the Toyota RAV4 by emergency responders and was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment.  The operator of the RAV4 was ident…
Driver Charged With Illegally Towing Vehicles From Bridgeport-Owned Properties Driver Charged With Illegally Towing Vehicles From Bridgeport-Owned Properties
Driver Charged With Illegally Towing Vehicles From Bridgeport-Owned Properties A Fairfield County tow truck driver has been charged with multiple counts of larceny for allegedly illegally towing vehicles from Bridgeport Housing Authority properties. Samuel Sauders, age 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested Thursday, Aug. 3 on a warrant following an investigation into complaints. The warrant stems from numerous criminal complaints that began in Sept. 2022 for the illegal towing of vehicles by a contracted tow operator for the housing authority, including the Fireside Apartments and other properties, said Bridgeport Police Sgt. Darryl Wilson. Saunders was charged with: Lar…
2 Shot Outside Of CT Sports Bar 2 Shot Outside Of CT Sports Bar
2 Shot Outside Of CT 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…
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In CT Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In CT
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In CT 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…
Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In CT Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In CT
Car Strikes 2 Houses, Lands Upside Down On Top Of Another Vehicle In CT Four people were seriously injured after a car struck two houses and landed on top of another vehicle in Fairfield County.  The incident place in Bridgeport around 10:20 p.m., Saturday, July 15, in the 900 block of Chopsey Hill Road. According to Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport, the department received numerous calls about a vehicle hitting houses and other vehicles. The On-scene command reported a vehicle left the roadway and struck one home before striking another and landing upside down on a parked vehicle.  Three of the four occupants of the ve…
CT Murder Suspect Nabbed In Georgia, Police Say CT Murder Suspect Nabbed In Georgia, Police Say
CT 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…
Suspect In Murder Of 25-Year-Old Nabbed In CT: Police Suspect In Murder Of 25-Year-Old Nabbed In CT: Police
Suspect In Murder Of 25-Year-Old Nabbed In CT: Police A man accused of murdering a 25-year-old Connecticut man in April 2023 has been apprehended, according to authorities. Bridgeport Police announced that on Monday, June 12, Andre Johnson was arrested for the murder of 25-year-old Aaron Hunt. Johnson, aged 28, was wanted in relation to the incident since May 2023, when investigators announced him as the primary suspect for the April 2023 murder of Hunt. Police first responded to the scene of the crime on April 26 at approximately 8:15 p.m., when a ShotSpotter gunshot detection device notified them of an incident on the 100 block of Denver…
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From CT Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From CT
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From CT Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old from Fairfield County.  Antonio Vargas, age 16, has been missing from Bridgeport since Tuesday, May 16, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Vargas is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 150 pounds.  Anyone with information regarding Vargas's whereabouts is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 1-203-576-7671.  Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon to the left. This is a developin…
Attempted CT Student Kidnapper Charged In New Incident After Victim IDs Photo: Police Attempted CT Student Kidnapper Charged In New Incident After Victim IDs Photo: Police
Attempted CT Student Kidnapper Charged In New Incident After Victim IDs Photo: Police A Connecticut man who allegedly attempted to kidnap two girls near a high school has been arrested again for a third attempt after the victim recognized his picture. The Bridgeport resident who was arrested last month for allegedly trying to kidnap two girls on separate dates at Central High School has been charged after a new victim recognized his picture from a press release. Antonio Dossantos, age 36, was arrested on Thursday, April 27, for the first two incidents in which he confessed to attempting to grab two girls and force them into his vehicle.  Both victims were able to break…
Man Found Dead 12 Hours After Police Respond To Report Of Shots Fired In CT, Police Say Man Found Dead 12 Hours After Police Respond To Report Of Shots Fired In CT, Police Say
Man Found Dead 12 Hours After Police Respond To Report Of Shots Fired In CT, Police Say A Bridgeport man was found shot dead almost 12 hours after police responded to the area on a notification of shots fired. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 in the 100 block of Denver Avenue. According to Captain Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, officers responded to the area on Wednesday after receiving a ShotSpotter notification. Once on the scene, officers collected several items of evidence, conducted interviews, canvassed the area, and documented their investigation, Gilleran said. But no one injured by gunfire was found.  On Thur…
Waterbury Woman One of  3 Shot At Fairfield County Music Fest, Police Say Waterbury Woman One of  3 Shot At Fairfield County Music Fest, Police Say
Waterbury Woman One of 3 Shot At Fairfield County Music Fest, Police Say Three people were shot and injured during a large unauthorized music event at a Bridgeport park that drew more than 200 people. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 4 p.m., Thursday, April 13 at Seaside Park in the area of West Beach. Bridgeport officers were sent to Seaside Park on reports of a large crowd of more than 200 people gathered for an unauthorized music event, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Adults and children of all ages were at the event. At approximately 6:10 pm officers reported hearing multiple shots fired and ran toward the gunfire, Gilleran …
Condo Murder: Woman Found Shot To Death In CT Condo Murder: Woman Found Shot To Death In CT
Condo Murder: Woman Found Shot To Death In CT A 23-year-old Bridgeport woman was found shot to death inside a condominium after police responded to a citizen's report. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 6 at the Coachlight Square Condominiums at 333 Vincellette St. Patrol officers arrived on the scene and located the unresponsive woman who appeared to have been shot to death, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. Medical personnel quickly arrived at the location and pronounced the victim dead, Gilleran said. Her identity has not yet been released. The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad …
Accused Juvenile Thieves Caught After Boy Robbed Of $200 Saved To Buy Phone In Bridgeport Accused Juvenile Thieves Caught After Boy Robbed Of $200 Saved To Buy Phone In Bridgeport
Accused Juvenile Thieves Caught After Boy Robbed Of $200 Saved To Buy Phone In Bridgeport Two Bridgeport juveniles have been charged with robbery after allegedly stealing $200 from a boy attempting to buy an iPhone on Snapchat. The two juveniles were arrested in Bridgeport on Wednesday, March 22, for the incident which took place on Feb. 23, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The juvenile victim contacted the suspects via Snapchat regarding the posted sale of an Apple iPhone. An agreement was made to purchase the phone in the amount of $200 at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Laurel Avenue near Walgreens in Bridgeport, Gilleran said. The boy peddled h…