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Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say
Wrong-Way Crash: Driver Charged After Striking Patrol Cruiser, CT State Police Say A Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly driving in the wrong direction on a major highway and slamming into a state police cruiser and then fleeing the scene. The incident took place in New Haven on Friday, March 31 on I-91 around 8:30 p.m. between Exits 1 and 2. According to state police, troopers attempted to stop a wrong-way driver that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on I-91 between exits 2-1. The vehicle failed to stop and struck a police cruiser while in the left lane.  The vehicle continued northbound, traveling the wrong way, where it eventually rolle…
46-Year-Old Felon Nabbed Again For Multiple Robberies In Fairfield County, Police Say 46-Year-Old Felon Nabbed Again For Multiple Robberies In Fairfield County, Police Say
46-Year-Old Felon Nabbed Again For Multiple Robberies In Fairfield County, Police Say A man who has served time in prison for armed robberies has been nabbed again for alleged multiple robberies in Fairfield County. Jorge Ruiz, age 46, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16 for multiple armed robberies that occurred in Bridgeport. He was also wanted for armed robberies in Stratford and Naugatuck. At the time of his arrest, Ruiz had an outstanding warrant for an armed robbery that occurred at Sergio’s Pizza located in Bridgeport at 780 Madison Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in which he was armed with a Mac 10/Uzi-type firearm, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. He …
Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say
Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was a person of interest in the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a city park has been captured. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested by Stamford Police in a taxi early Tuesday, Jan. 3, after an exhaustive search by officers who went door to door and business to business searching for the alleged child killer, according to Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw. The department was led to the child's body after receiving a phone call on Monday, Jan. 2, regarding a kidnapping and a child buried at Cummings Park in Stamford. Offi…
Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old
Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old Police are asking the public for help locating a Fairfield County who is a person of interest in the untimely death of a 2-year-old. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, age 26, of Stamford, is wanted in connection with the death, said Stamford Police Capt. Tom Scanlon, of the Stamford Police. Ismalej-Gomez is additionally wanted on a violation of probation warrant.  "The public is advised to use caution in any dealings with this individual as he is believed to be in possession of a firearm," Scanlon said. Police did not release details regarding the child's death.  Anyone with informatio…
CT Man Involved In Multi-State Drug/Gun Trafficking Sentenced CT Man Involved In Multi-State Drug/Gun Trafficking Sentenced
CT Man Involved In Multi-State Drug/Gun Trafficking Sentenced A 37-year-old man who was involved in trafficking firearms and narcotics between Connecticut and Maine has been sentenced. Lonnie Joyner, of Waterbury, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 4, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Joyner pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of firearms by a felon on June 4, 2021, Boyle said.  The Drug Enforcement Administration started investigating Joyner and other Connecticut residents in 2016, as they were found to be driving to M…
CT Man Sentenced For Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act CT Man Sentenced For Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act
CT Man Sentenced For Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act A Connecticut man will spend time in prison after admitting to failing to register as a sex offender on at least two occasions, federal officials announced. New Haven County resident Christopher Poskus, age 47, of Waterbury, was sentenced to 16 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty in October 2021 to two counts of failing to register as a sex offender. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that in 2010, Poskus was convicted in state court of possession of child pornography and was sentenced to 14 years in prison, suspended after seven years, and 10 yea…
Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County
Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County After a months-long investigation, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for an alleged dangerous daytime shooting that put dozens of residents in jeopardy. Kenneth Jeffries, age 25, of Norwalk, was arrested Friday, Dec. 10, for the Tuesday, Sept. 7 stalking shooting on Summer Street in Stamford. According to Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police, Jeffries fired five gunshots at two men walking in the parking lot at 920 Summer St. around 3:30 p.m. “This is a very busy intersection where you will usually find a line of people at Dairy Queen, people waiting at the bus stop, and at…
CT Man Admits To Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act CT Man Admits To Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act
CT Man Admits To Violating Federal Sex Offender Registration, Notification Act A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to register as a sex offender. New Haven County resident Christopher Poskus, age 47, of Waterbury, pleaded guilty to the charges on Thursday, Oct. 14, according to Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires sex offenders to register and keep their registration current in the jurisdictions where they live, work or go to school. Boyle said that Poskus was convicted of possession of child pornography in 2010. Following his release fr…
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Hit-Run Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead, lying in the roadway. Stamford Police arrested a city man on Thursday, Aug. 12, who was involved in the fatal collision on Friday, Nov. 6 that left a 19-year-old dead, according to authorities. The crash took place around 10:30 p.m. when the victim, Stamford resident Michael Bajus, was riding his bicycle northbound on Harvard Avenue when he was struck by a 2005 Cadillac, throwing him off his bike and onto the roadway, Stamford PD Sgt. Jeffrey Booth. Bajus stayed on the&nb…
Duo Busted With Large Gun Stash During Raid In Fairfield County, Police Say Duo Busted With Large Gun Stash During Raid In Fairfield County, Police Say
Duo Busted With Large Gun Stash During Raid In Fairfield County, Police Say Two men were busted with drugs and guns during a warrant raid in Fairfield County. Jamar Traylor, age 20, and Michael Lockhart, age 21, both of Bridgeport, were arrested on Tuesday, June 1, by Bridgeport Task Force officers working in conjunction with Adult Probation, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management. The bust went down after Task Force officers received credible information that Traylor was in possession of several illegal firearms along with high-capacity magazines.  On Tuesday, Traylor was detained by Adult Probation and a search of his residence was done. During th…
Woman Caught Shoplifting At Fairfield County Stop & Shop Had Two Warrants, Police Say Woman Caught Shoplifting At Fairfield County Stop & Shop Had Two Warrants, Police Say
Woman Caught Shoplifting At Fairfield County Stop & Shop Had Two Warrants, Police Say A woman with two warrants out for her arrest was taken into police custody after being busted attempting to shoplift from a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, investigators said. Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to Stop & Shop on Post Road at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, where there was a report of a woman allegedly shoplifting. It is alleged that the woman, later identified as Westport resident Teri Torres, was detained after being caught walking throughout the grocery store, placing items in a reusable bag before leaving the market without attempting to pay fo…
Man Nabbed For Possession Of Pot, Driving On Suspended License, Darien Police Say Man Nabbed For Possession Of Pot, Driving On Suspended License, Darien Police Say
Man Nabbed For Possession Of Pot, Driving On Suspended License, Darien Police Say A 53-year-old man has been arrested on a warrant for driving on a suspended license and possession of pot. Eric Robinson, age 53, of New Haven, was arrested by New Haven Police on Friday, Feb. 26, for violation of probation and was then turned over to Darien Police for a bench warrant from 2018, said Sgt. James Palmieri. Robinson had been arrested in 2017 by Darien Police and failed to appear in court at which time a warrant was issued. Robinson was transported to Darien Police Headquarters where he was processed and released on a $5,000 bond.
Felon On Probation Stopped While Driving 115 MPH With Loaded Gun On I-95, Police Say Felon On Probation Stopped While Driving 115 MPH With Loaded Gun On I-95, Police Say
Felon On Probation Stopped While Driving 115 MPH With Loaded Gun On I-95, Police Say A Fairfield County man on probation was allegedly busted with a loaded gun after being stopped for driving 115 mph on I-95. Giovanni Candelario, 27, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 9, after his white 2014 Acura IIx20, was spotted traveling in excess of 115 mph and weaving through traffic on Route 8 South, south of Exit 8 in Bridgeport, said the Connecticut State Police. When stopped on I-95, officers found that Candelario had a suspended driver's license and that he was on probation and on the Deadly Weapon Registry, police said. During an investigation, a search, officers fo…
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Two area men were busted with drugs during a warrant search by Fairfield County police. Jaydeh Brayboy, 19,  and Jerry Salaahudiyn, 36, both of Stamford, were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 20 by members of the Stamford Police Narc Unit during a warrant search, said Capt. Richard Conklin. According to Conklin, Narc Unit members had been investigating the two men for the sale of drugs for quite some time before the warrant was served. Salaahudiyn was busted with the alleged sale of a crack to an undercover officer. When busted, he had more than $,000 in cash, Conklin said. Brayboy was nabbe…
Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police
Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police A Fairfield County man wanted on numerous warrants was nabbed by police. Terry Garrett, 56, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 14 by Milford Police in regards to three active warrants for his arrest. According to Milford Police, Garrett is accused of stealing a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident in the stolen vehicle in June 2020. He is also accused of forcing his way into a residence causing $2,000 worth of damage and then stealing over $3,000 worth of items from the dwelling in July 2020.  In addition, Garrett is accused of violating his court set proba…
Man Busted For Harassment, Other Charges In Westport, Police Say Man Busted For Harassment, Other Charges In Westport, Police Say
Man Busted For Harassment, Other Charges In Westport, Police Say A 32-year-old man who allegedly made repeated phone calls to an area business in an attempt to reach a person he was barred from contacting has been arrested for harassment. Cole Hernandez, 32, of Bridgeport, was arrested on an active warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for an incident which took place on Thursday, July 9, in Westport, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to Prezioso, on the morning of July 9, officers responded to a local business on a report of harassing telephone calls.  Staff reported that a male caller had been repeatedly calling the business, at times …
Intoxicated Stamford Man Found In Passenger Seat Of Stranger's Vehicle In Darien, Police Say Intoxicated Stamford Man Found In Passenger Seat Of Stranger's Vehicle In Darien, Police Say
Intoxicated Stamford Man Found In Passenger Seat Of Stranger's Vehicle In Darien, Police Say A Fairfield County man wanted by police for stealing a vehicle in 2015 was found five years later after napping in a stranger's unlocked vehicle, according to Darien police.  A 911 caller told police that responded to his home just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30that he had discovered a sleeping stranger in the driver's side of the vehicle, which reportedly had a broken door that would not lock, and yelled at him to leave. He also told police that between $8 and $10 in loose change was missing from the vehicle. Police said they found a man matching the caller's description shortly …
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Armed Robbery At Park In Norwalk Suspect Nabbed In Violent Armed Robbery At Park In Norwalk
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Armed Robbery At Park In Norwalk A man violating his probation was arrested for an alleged violent armed robbery in which he pistol-whipped his victim and stole a chain in a Fairfield County park, police said. Investigators from the Norwalk Police Department were called to Flax Hill Park on Tuesday, Sept. 1 where there was a report of an armed robbery involving multiple suspects. Police said that a victim and his friend were approached by four people who robbed them at gunpoint, taking an undisclosed amount of cash and items from them. During that robbery, police said a physical altercation broke out between one of the r…
Bridgeport Man With Three Warrants Is Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges Bridgeport Man With Three Warrants Is Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
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 Busted For Forging Checks, Alleged Heroin Possession, Darien Police Say Man Busted For Forging Checks, Alleged Heroin Possession, Darien Police Say
Man Busted For Forging Checks, Alleged Heroin Possession, Darien Police Say A 29-year-old man was busted for alleged heroin possession as well as forging four stolen checks for some $750. Kevin Grant, of Norwich, was arrested in Fairfield County on Thursday, June 11, after Darien Police received a report of found narcotics, said Sgt. James Palmieri. Officers responded to the home on Shady Acres Road for the report of found narcotics. The complainant told officers that Grant had recently moved into the home after a stay at a rehab facility, Palmieri said. The complainant told officers a condition of Grant living in the home included there being no drugs brought int…
Five From Fairfield County Arrested During Police Warrant Sweep Five From Fairfield County Arrested During Police Warrant Sweep
Five From Fairfield County Arrested During Police Warrant Sweep Five people wanted on outstanding warrants were arrested during sweeps in Fairfield County. The sweeps took place during the early morning hours of  Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, and scooped up suspects wanted for everything from burglary to parole violations, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. During the sweeps, Weir said detectives coordinate efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in.  Some of those arrested include: Carlene C. Booke…
20-Year-Old With Three Outstanding Warrants Nabbed In Route 1 Stop 20-Year-Old With Three Outstanding Warrants Nabbed In Route 1 Stop
20-Year-Old With Three Outstanding Warrants Nabbed In Route 1 Stop A 20-year-old Bridgeport man with three active warrants out for his arrest is back in hot water with law enforcement after being busted in Connecticut driving without a license during a traffic stop. Officers from the Milford Police Department stopped Ibrahim Adetona at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Boston Post Road near Orange Avenue in Milford on Monday, Jan. 7 for an equipment violation. According to police, during the traffic stop, the investigation into Adetona found that he was operating an unregistered motor vehicle, with illegal license plates, without a license and without insurance.…
Shoplifting Suspect Caught After Fleeing From Trumbull Mall Target Shoplifting Suspect Caught After Fleeing From Trumbull Mall Target
Shoplifting Suspect Caught After Fleeing From Trumbull Mall Target A 43-year-old man targeted the wrong store and was busted for shoplifting several items from a Trumbull retail store after attempting to evade arrest, police said. Robert Lee Ward of Bridgeport was arrested by police in Trumbull on Tuesday, Nov. 13, after he ran from officers following an alleged shoplifting incident at Target at the Trumbull Mall. Police said that Ward ran from officers as he was being questioned inside the department store. He was intercepted by investigating officers shortly thereafter as he attempted to make his way toward the store’s upper-level exit.  He wa…
Man Accused Of Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Items At Target On Post Road Man Accused Of Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Items At Target On Post Road
Man Accused Of Stealing $1.6K Worth Of Items At Target On Post Road A wanted man is behind bars after allegedly violating his probation and stealing more than $1,600 in items from Target. Officers from the Milford Police Department were dispatched to the Target location on Boston Post Road on Nov. 11, where there was a report of a shoplifter who had been taken into custody. According to police, the investigation into the shoplifting incident determined that New Haven resident Desmond Wilson, 27, who was already under investigation, allegedly stole more than $1,600 in merchandise from the store without paying.  Wilson also allegedly damaged some of the…
Men From Stratford, Easton Arrested On Active Warrants Men From Stratford, Easton Arrested On Active Warrants
Men From Stratford, Easton Arrested On Active Warrants A pair of Fairfield County men wanted for failing to appear in court for various offenses dating back earlier this year were taken into custody over the weekend. The Milford Police Department announced on Monday that they have arrested two men who are wanted by court officials in several Fairfield County municipalities. On Saturday, Sept. 29, officers in Milford took custody of Easton resident Jamie Brown, 42, who had three warrants out for his arrest. Brown is accused of failing to appear in court on Aug. 14 in relation to a motor vehicle arrest in Milford in May; for interfering with an …
Woman, 27, With Three Active Warrants Threatens To Blow Up Schick Factory,  Police Say Woman, 27, With Three Active Warrants Threatens To Blow Up Schick Factory,  Police Say
Woman, 27, With Three Active Warrants Threatens To Blow Up Schick Factory, Police Say A 27-year-old woman with multiple active warrants for her arrest is being held on $105,000 after allegedly threatening to blow up the Schick razor factor on Wednesday night, police said. Police officers were dispatched to the factory on Leighton Road in Milford at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, where there was  The investigation into the incident determined that Hartford resident Julie Denby-Worthington trespassed on the property after being told to leave, and threatened to return to “blow the building up,” Milford Police said. Officers found that Denby-Worthington, 27, had t…
Four Men Caught With $4.5K In Stolen Items, Norwalk Police Say Four Men Caught With $4.5K In Stolen Items, Norwalk Police Say
Four Men Caught With $4.5K In Stolen Items, Norwalk Police Say Four men were busted by Norwalk police after officers with the Narc Team noticed a vehicle making erratic maneuvers through traffic. The incident took place around 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 when the officers noticed a gold Infiniti in the area of Main Avenue and Broad Street. Team members watched as the vehicle, with four people inside, pulled into a gas station and made note of the vehicle, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino.  The officers continued on to complete work on a different case, and about 30 minutes later passed through the area again, and observed the same Infiniti parked there.  Simultaneo…
Child Porn Suspect Faces New Charge In Stamford Child Porn Suspect Faces New Charge In Stamford
Child Porn Suspect Faces New Charge In Stamford A 29-year-old man convicted 10 years ago for having sex with a pre-teen girl in a mall parking garage, has been arrested again for violating his probation, according to the Connecticut State Department of Corrections.  Brien Pennell of Stamford was arrested after his probation officer was tipped off that he was in possession of electronic devices, which is against his probation parameters, reported the Stamford Advocate. Pennell was arrested in 2007 after he was caught having sex with a girl in the Stamford Town Center garage and had more than 50 images of child pornography, Stamford Police…