Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His Bridgeport Backyard, Police Say Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His Bridgeport Backyard, Police Say
Duo Beats, Robs 75-Year-Old In His Bridgeport 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 …
CT Man Breaks Into Bedroom, Pushes Victim Against Wall During Burglary: Police CT Man Breaks Into Bedroom, Pushes Victim Against Wall During Burglary: Police
CT Man Breaks Into Bedroom, Pushes Victim Against Wall During Burglary: Police Hours after a Connecticut man originally trespassed on someone’s property, he took it a step further by breaking in, police said. It happened on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Tolland County town of Mansfield, according to Connecticut State Police. At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers received a 911 call from the victim, who was reporting an active burglary at their home. According to investigators, 37-year-old Keith Haddad of Mansfield had originally been involved with police earlier that day, when he is said to have trespassed on the victim’s property. That night, in an attempt to confront …
54-Year-Old Woman Breaks Into Westport Home, Police Say 54-Year-Old Woman Breaks Into Westport Home, Police Say
54-Year-Old Woman Breaks Into Westport Home, Police Say A 54-year-old woman was charged with burglary after she allegedly broke into a Fairfield County home and was found "rummaging" in the kitchen. The incident took place in Westport on Saturday, Nov. 3 around 5:10 a.m. Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, said officers responded to the home on a report of a burglary in progress. While en route, a description of the suspect was broadcast and a responding officer located a woman identified as Vivian Hernandez, of New York City, in the roadway outside of the home. The resident reported that they were sleeping and awoke to hear rummaging …
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…
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car
Greenwich Saks Fifth Avenue Attempted Burglar Nabbed After Ramming Police Car A 35-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly ramming a Fairfield County police car as he fled from cops who stopped him attempting to pull open the doors of a luxury store. The incident occurred in Greenwich around 5 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 29 behind the Saks Fifth Avenue store at 205 Greenwich Ave. According to Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle that had backed up to the rear doors of the store.  It was reported that a man was attempting to pull open the rear doors of the establishment in an attempt to gain entry, Zuccerel…
Burglar Caught In Act By Shelton Resident Arrested, Police Say Burglar Caught In Act By Shelton Resident Arrested, Police Say
Burglar Caught In Act By Shelton Resident Arrested, Police Say A 44-year-old Connecticut man was charged with burglary after he was confronted by the homeowner in Fairfield County. New Haven County resident Michael Ramchandani, of Hamden, was arrested for the Sunday, Oct. 15 incident that took place at a River Road home. According to Det. Richard Bango, of the Shelton Police, a River Road resident interrupted a burglary in progress at his home. When Ramchandani was carrying items out of the home and confronted, he fled in his car, said Bango. An investigation by the Shelton Detective Division led to search warrants for Ramchandani’s residen…
18-Year-Old Charged With Fairfield Home Invasion, Assault 18-Year-Old Charged With Fairfield Home Invasion, Assault
18-Year-Old Charged With Fairfield Home Invasion, Assault An 18-year-old man has been charged with allegedly breaking into a Fairfield County home and assaulting a man as he slept. The incident took place in Fairfield on Sunday, Oct. 22 around 7:20 a.m. According to Fairfield Police, the victim called 911 to report that he had just been assaulted while asleep. Once on the scene, the victim told police he woke up "dazed and confused" as a man identified as Gabriel Garcia-Gonzalez, hometown unknown, was punching him in the face. Garcia-Gonzalez is the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s current girlfriend, police said. Police said a short time later Gar…
New Arrest Made In Violent Carjacking At Home Garage In Westport New Arrest Made In Violent Carjacking At Home Garage In Westport
New Arrest Made In Violent Carjacking At Home Garage In Westport A 20-year-old Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a violent carjacking of an Aston Martin in Fairfield County. Earlier story: Westport Resident Beaten, Carjacked In Own Garage, Police Say New Haven County resident Vincys Baez, of Waterbury, and a reported Bloods gang member, was nabbed on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Stamford. Baez is the second person seen on a surveillance camera during the carjacking of a Westport homeowner on Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane, said Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police.  The first person on the video,16-year-old Giovanni…
Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside
Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside A Fairfield County man is behind bars after allegedly vandalizing several cars and forcing his way into an apartment with people inside, including children. The incident took place in Greenwich around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 in the area of Mill Street and Henry Street. According to Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella, officers responded to the area on a report of a man, later identified as Edwin Gutierrez-Vasco, age 52, of Greenwich, stabbing with a knife and damaging vehicles that were parked on the side of the street. While officers were en route, dispatch reported there …
Alleged Darien Attempted Car Thief Nabbed After Owner Spots Him, Police Say Alleged Darien Attempted Car Thief Nabbed After Owner Spots Him, Police Say
Alleged Darien Attempted Car Thief Nabbed After Owner Spots Him, Police Say A 22-year-old man was charged with allegedly attempting to burglarize or steal a vehicle after the owner spotted him. The incident took place in Darien around 9 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 8 at a home on Post Road. According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, Kwame Makonnen of the Bronx was caught after officers responded to the home on a report of a motor vehicle burglary that had been interrupted.  Officers met with the homeowner who said he spotted Makonnen hiding by his car door and witnessed him pull on the door handle, Skoumbros said. The homeowner provided a descrip…
Fugitive Wanted On Child Abuse, Burglary Charges Caught In Norwalk Fugitive Wanted On Child Abuse, Burglary Charges Caught In Norwalk
Fugitive Wanted On Child Abuse, Burglary Charges Caught In Norwalk A man wanted on child abuse and burglary charges was nabbed at a Fairfield County hotel after being notified he was in the area. New Jersey resident Juan Marales, age 41, of the township of Edison in Middlesex, was arrested in Norwalk on Thursday, Oct. 5. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorsk, of the Norwalk Police, members of the detective bureau were contacted by the Fugitive Task Force from the Prosecutor’s Office of Somerset County, New Jersey to assist with locating a wanted fugitive from their jurisdiction.  Norwalk detectives began investigating the whereabouts of Mar…
Ex-CT Police Officer Being Held As Fugitive In Burglary Spree In NJ: Police Ex-CT Police Officer Being Held As Fugitive In Burglary Spree In NJ: Police
Ex-CT Police Officer Being Held As Fugitive In Burglary Spree In NJ: Police A former police officer in Connecticut was being held as a fugitive in New Jersey, in connection with a string of burglaries, authorities said. Connecticut State Police said only that Patrick Hemingway was being held in Essex County, and that the arrest warrant had not yet been served.  Hemingway is a former officer with the Glastonbury Police Department, who last week said only that one of their former officers is a person of interest in a burglary investigation spanning multiple jurisdictions. Hemingway, 37, was identified as the officer by CT Insider. Glastonbury Police Lt. Kevin …