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Weapons Offenses

Fairfield County Man Stabs Security Guard At Halloween-Themed Expo, Authorities Say Fairfield County Man Stabs Security Guard At Halloween-Themed Expo, Authorities Say
Fairfield County Man Stabs Security Guard At Halloween-Themed Expo, Authorities Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested after stabbing a security guard during a horror-themed expo over the weekend, authorities said. The alleged incident happened in New Jersey around 12:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Chiller Theatre Expo in the Hilton Parsippany. A guard was intervening during an altercation between David C. Knestrick, age 47, of Norwalk, and other patrons when Knestrick stabbed him with a knife, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The victim was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, and Knestrick was arrested and charged with aggravated…
Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood
Man Firing Gun From His Home Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfield County Neighborhood A Fairfield County man firing a gun from his house into the surrounding neighborhood prompted the area to be evacuated. The situation unfolded around 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, when an unnamed man with suspected mental health issues, began firing a gun from his Carroll Avenue home in Bridgeport, authorities said. Responding officers heard gunshots upon their arrival and requested assistance from additional units, said Bridgeport PD Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. A perimeter was established and neighboring homes were evacuated, Fitzgerald said. As police were evacuating the area, the man cont…
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say
Armed Robbery Suspect Caught In Area Chinese Restaurant, Police Say A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint and then running from the scene. Patrick Geyer, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, after a Bridgeport Police officer tracked him to a Chinese food restaurant following the attack, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. According to Jones, the two women were allegedly robbed around 1:30 p.m. by two men, one which had a gun and took one of the victim's belongings.  The women then chased the men and the robbers dropped the stolen items as the fled, said Jones. "The victim…
Suspects Caught, Cash Recovered After TD Bank Armed Robbery In Bridgeport Suspects Caught, Cash Recovered After TD Bank Armed Robbery In Bridgeport
Suspects Caught, Cash Recovered After TD Bank Armed Robbery In Bridgeport An alleged bank robber was caught after he fled the scene with a bag of cash, Bridgeport Police said. The incident took place around 10:27 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, when police received a 911 call that the TD Bank at 975 Madison Ave., was being robbed, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. The employee who called 911 was able to provide police with enough information for responding officers to quickly identify a fleeing vehicle as belonging to the alleged robber, police said. Dispatchers were able to quickly relay this information to responding units and the vehicle …
Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition,  8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition,  8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say
Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition, 8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say A parolee from Bridgeport was allegedly nabbed during a compliance check with a cache of weapons, ammo, drugs, and cash, Bridgeport Police said. Shannon Calhoun, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, by state patrol officers, assisted by members of the Bridgeport Police Narcotics Unit at his residence, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald.  During the compliance check, Calhoun fled from the home and was later taken into custody at a neighboring residence, Fitzgerald said.  During the check, officers allegedly discovered nine firearms, ammunition, over 8 pounds of marij…
Wanted Stratford Man Nabbed During Warrant Search Wanted Stratford Man Nabbed During Warrant Search
Wanted Stratford Man Nabbed During Warrant Search A 24-year-old man was arrested following a warrant search of his Stratford home. Travis Walton, of Stratford, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, following a narcotics search warrant execution at 15 Woodend Road, said Stratford Police Captain Frank Eannotti. Walton is a fugitive who has avoided sentencing for approximately 3 years for weapons and domestic violence offenses, said Eannotti. The warrant was served by members of the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics Unit along with Patrol and Detectives. During the search, officers found marijuana, packaging materia…