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Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Convicted CT Felon Caught With More Than 100 Bags Of Fentanyl, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for alleged possession of 116 bags of fentanyl and possession of a stolen gun after police received a complaint of drug dealing at an apartment complex. Jose Ortiz-Rosado, age 46, of Hartford, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 19, by community service officers Steven Pino and Miguel Varela responding to complaints of trespassers conducting drug sales at the apartment building located at 655 Broad St., said Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police. In addition to the drugs, officers also seized 5.2 grams of crack cocaine, and a stolen Smith & Wess…
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release
CT Man Sentenced For Possessing Gun, Drugs While On Federal Supervised Release A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 4.25 years in prison for narcotics distribution and firearms possession, and for violating the terms of his prior supervised release.  Ronnell Rogers, age 28, of New Haven, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, to prison time, as well as three years of supervised release following his time in jail, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2019, Rogers was released from federal prison after serving approximately 17 months for unlawful possession of ammu…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say Following an investigation that lasted more than a year, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs, and faces charges associated with an overdose death. Rodney Spann, age 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Stamford Police on Wednesday, Oct. 13, on charges of the sale of narcotics and conspiracy to sell narcotics.  The investigation into Spann began in September 2020 after a woman died from an overdose, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police Department. During an investigation into her death, Spann became the focus, Conklin said. Over the yearlong in…
Felon Nabbed With Stolen Weapon, Ecstasy In Fairfield County, Police Say Felon Nabbed With Stolen Weapon, Ecstasy In Fairfield County, Police Say
Felon Nabbed With Stolen Weapon, Ecstasy In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County felon who allegedly drove through two lanes of traffic and hit a concrete barrier was nabbed with a stolen handgun and ecstasy.  Michael Ford, age 37, of Stamford, was arrested around 8 p.m., Saturday, March 27, when three Stamford detectives sitting at a stoplight opposite from Ford, watched as he drove through traffic and hit the barrier, said Stamford Police Captain Rich Conklin. According to Conklin, the detectives, who were working on another case, drove up the vehicle and said Ford seemed very "disoriented" and didn't seem to understand what they were talking about…
CT Man Caught With Heroin, Crack Was Carrying Loaded Gun, Feds Say CT Man Caught With Heroin, Crack Was Carrying Loaded Gun, Feds Say
CT Man Caught With Heroin, Crack Was Carrying Loaded Gun, Feds Say A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Connecticut man charging him with narcotics distribution and firearm possession offenses. Ronnell Rogers, 27, of New Haven, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 28, and entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance and was ordered to be held without bail, said John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. As alleged in the indictment, on Sunday, Jan. 17, Rogers possessed distribution quantities of heroin and crack cocaine, and a loaded Smith & Wesson .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. It is further alleged tha…
Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say
Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say A 29-year-old man who reported that his handgun had been stolen out of his unlocked vehicle has been charged with reckless endangerment in Fairfield County. Tyler Burchard, of Stamford, reported that his 9mm Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistol was stolen last week out of the unlocked center console of his car, which parked in the driveway of his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said. Burchard was also charged with the unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle, Conklin said. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond. Conklin said the department has seen "an explosion" …
Felon From Fairfield County Admits To Having Gun, Feds Say Felon From Fairfield County Admits To Having Gun, Feds Say
Felon From Fairfield County Admits To Having Gun, Feds Say A Fairfield County man has pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Allen Lusmat, 30, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to possessing the gun in New Haven when he entered a convenience store, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 10, 2019, Tyrell Cox-Henderson entered a convenience store in New Haven and placed a Smith & Wesson .357 caliber revolver behind some merchandise on a shelf. Approximately one hour later, Lusmat enter…
Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon
Convicted CT Burglar Admits To Illegal Possessing Weapon A previously convicted burglar could face 10 additional years behind bars for illegally possessing a firearm while in prison, said United States Attorney John Durham.  Tyrell Cox-Henderson, 27, of New Haven, was reportedly found in possession of a Smith & Wesson .357 caliber revolver on April 10 of 2019.  He had previously been convicted of the felony of third-degree burglary, making him eligible for a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Moreover, because the weapon was found on his person while he was incarcerated, he was additionall…
Man Charged With Possessing Stolen Firearms Man Charged With Possessing Stolen Firearms
Man Charged With Possessing Stolen Firearms A Connecticut man already in custody on a state prison sentence is facing more time behind bars for allegedly being busted with illegal, potentially stolen handguns. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging New Haven resident Abdurrahman Akhdar, 26, with one count of possession of a stolen firearm dating back to an incident in 2015. The indictment alleges that on Nov. 30, 2015, Akhdar illegally possessed, stored and disposed of a Smith & Wesson .380 caliber pistol and a Colt .45 caliber pistol, both of which had traveled in interstate commerce.  The indictment furth…
Suspect From Bridgeport Charged After Cops Find Gun On Roof During Raid Suspect From Bridgeport Charged After Cops Find Gun On Roof During Raid
Suspect From Bridgeport Charged After Cops Find Gun On Roof During Raid Police uncovered a gun and ammunition during a raid of a suspected stash house for weapons in Stamford. The gun, a .357-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol, was found by an eagle-eyed officer who spotted it on a roof outside of a window of the room he was searching during the raid about 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Warrants for the search were provided after officers with the squad received intel that Bridgeport resident, Frank Massey, 24, was helping funnel guns to Stamford by transporting them to a Stamford home were they were then…
Woman On Parole, Convicted Felon Nabbed With Heroin, Loaded Gun At Hotel Woman On Parole, Convicted Felon Nabbed With Heroin, Loaded Gun At Hotel
Woman On Parole, Convicted Felon Nabbed With Heroin, Loaded Gun At Hotel A convicted felon on federal probation and a woman on state parole were nabbed with a large amount of heroin and a loaded gun and ammunition during a takedown at a local hotel. The two were busted when the Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit received intel that they would be in town to make a large heroin delivery at the notorious Red Carpet Inn, 1209 East Main St., early Friday, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. After receiving the information, agents staked out the area and around 1:30 a.m. Friday, Linwood Cogdell, 30, of Waterbury and Caitlyn Durkin, 30, of Sandy…