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Body-Cam Video Shows Suspect Fired First In New Haven Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting: Report Body-Cam Video Shows Suspect Fired First In New Haven Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting: Report
Body-Cam Video Shows Suspect Fired First In New Haven Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting: Report The Connecticut Office of Inspector General released its preliminary findings in a fatal officer-involved shooting last week and found that the suspect fired at police first.  Jebrell Conley, 36, was shot and killed on Thursday, Sept. 19, at a West Haven car wash on Boston Road.  The New Haven Police Department's Violent Crime Task Force went to arrest Conley around 5 p.m. on an outstanding robbery warrant. Conley tried to escape when he noticed officers approaching, but they used their vehicles to box him in. That's when the shooting started.  Authorities released mult…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife In NY Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife In NY
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife In NY A Connecticut man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a violent attack and kidnapping of his his estranged wife on Long Island. Fairfield County resident Ubay Muhammad, age 38, of Bridgeport,  went to the victim’s apartment building on Colombia Street in Hempstead wearing dark clothing, glasses, and a mask and snuck into the building in November 2022, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. The victim left her apartment with her 5- and 8-year-old children and took the elevator to the ground floor where Muhammad attacked her with a 13-inch knife,…
'We're Not Going Back': Harris, Walz Lay Out Vision For Future In First Rally Together 'We're Not Going Back': Harris, Walz Lay Out Vision For Future In First Rally Together
'We're Not Going Back': Harris, Walz Lay Out Vision For Future In First Rally Together Kamala Harris introduced her new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the "Vice President America deserves" during their first campaign stop at Temple University in Philadelphia. Speaking together on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in their first joint rally since Harris tapped Walz as her running mate, Vice President Harris, age 59, said this election will come down to one thing: freedom.  "The freedom from gun violence, freedom to vote, freedom to love who you wish to with pride, and the freedom for women to do what they wish with their body and not have the government tell them what to do," she…
CT 23-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Car, Second Victim Survives CT 23-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Car, Second Victim Survives
CT 23-Year-Old Woman Found Shot Dead In Car, Second Victim Survives Two people were found shot in separate vehicles, including a 23-year-old Connecticut woman who was found dead, when police responded to a report of a shooting.  The incident occurred in Hartford around 12:50 a.m., Friday, July 5, in the area of 40 Cleveland Ave. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, officers located two victims, a woman identified as Shamyria Williams of Hartford.  Williams was unresponsive on scene and was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Boisvert said. The man, also in his 20s, was …
CT Man Extradited For Manslaughter, Assault, More: Police CT Man Extradited For Manslaughter, Assault, More: Police
CT Man Extradited For Manslaughter, Assault, More: Police A 41-year-old man was extradited from Maine for a series of alleged crimes he committed in Connecticut, including selling narcotics and fatally stabbing another man. The Windham County man, Walter Lawson – who is from the town of Putnam – was arrested on the strength of three arrest warrants, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, June 28. From September 2023 to May 2024, Lawson is accused of multiple crimes. First, on September 26, 2023, Lawson and another man got into a fight at a home in Thompson. At first, the fight started with the two men yelling at each other, but soon esc…
CT Duo Carjacks NYPD Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say CT Duo Carjacks NYPD Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say
CT Duo Carjacks Nypd Sergeant While Armed With Machine Gun, Feds Say Two Connecticut men are facing federal charges after allegedly carjacking an off-duty NYPD sergeant at gunpoint. New Haven County residents Jomar Crespo, age 21, and Jose Rivera, age 20, both of Waterbury, were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday, June 18, on suspicion of carjacking and related charges. According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District, Crespo and Rivera donned black clothing and facemasks before approaching the victim’s car from behind in Harlem on Friday evening, June 14. Both men allegedly brandished firearms, including a loaded .40-caliber pistol equipp…
Man Critical After CT Shooting On Neighborhood Street Man Critical After CT Shooting On Neighborhood Street
Man Critical After CT Shooting On Neighborhood Street Police in Connecticut are investigating after a man was found shot and is suffering from life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 11 a.m., Thursday, May 30, on a neighborhood street at 65 Angel Drive in Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, officers responded to the report of a shooting and located a 52-year-old man. The victim, who has not been identified, was rushed to the hospital where he is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, Bessette said. This incident remains under investigation.  Anyone with i…
4 Shot Outside CT Apartments During Dispute, 1 Critical 4 Shot Outside CT Apartments During Dispute, 1 Critical
4 Shot Outside CT Apartments During Dispute, 1 Critical Four men were found shot outside a Connecticut apartment building following a dispute between the group. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7 p.m. on Wednesday at 50 Mitchell Ave., in Waterbury. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, the four were found shot by responding officers on a report of shots fired. Two of the victims, ages 19 and 25, were treated at the hospital and released. A third 19-year-old remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Bessette said. A fourth 21-year-old victim is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries…
Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack
Fugitive Nabbed In Bridgeport Machete Attack A 22-year-old man was nabbed by US Marshals in connection with a machete attack at a Fairfield County high school. Gerald W. Valle was taken into custody in Pine Prairie, Louisianna on Friday, March 8, and extradited to Bridgeport, to face charges for a violent machete attack that occurred on Central High School property on Sunday, June 18, 2023. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, Valle attacked a 26-year-old Bridgeport man at Central High School with a machete causing a "very" large wound to his abdomen. The victim, who survived, was taken to an area hospital whe…
Home Invasion: CT Man Slashed By 2 Armed Intruders, Police Say Home Invasion: CT Man Slashed By 2 Armed Intruders, Police Say
Home Invasion: CT Man Slashed By 2 Armed Intruders, Police Say Police in Connecticut are searching for two men who allegedly forced their way into a home and attacked the homeowner with a knife. The incident took place in New Haven County around 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 on Woodlawn Avenue in Ansonia. According to Lt. Patrick Lynch of the Ansonia Police, the victim, a 65-year-old Ansonia resident, reported someone knocked on his door and when he opened the door two men forced their way into his residence.  One man was armed with a handgun and asked the homeowner where his money was. The victim reported the man with the handgun then took a knife …
4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved 4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved
4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved Four gang members have been found guilty of racketeering related to their involvement in a violent Connecticut street gang. Bridgeport residents found guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 5 included: Keishawn Donald, age 22 Trevon Wright, also known as “Tre,” age 22 Eric Hayes, also known as “Heavyweight Champ,” age 26 Travon Jones, also known as “Budda,” age 21 According to the evidence presented during a month-long trial, the FBI, ATF, DEA, US Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, a…
Nightclub Shooting: Man Wanted In Bridgeport Nabbed By US Marshals Nightclub Shooting: Man Wanted In Bridgeport Nabbed By US Marshals
Nightclub Shooting: Man Wanted In Bridgeport Nabbed By US Marshals A man wanted in connection with a shooting and assault at a Fairfield County nightclub has been apprehended by the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force. Christian Xavier Lopez-Rivera, age 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested early Thursday, Feb. 23 for his involvement in the Sunday, Jan. 1, shooting that took place outside Club Azul on Madison Avenue. During the incident, a Bridgeport man was shot in the leg, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. As a result of the investigation conducted by Detective Jose Bahr, the department was able to secure an arrest warrant for Lope…
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut Updated story: Caught! Connecticut Father Wanted For Stabbing, Dismembering Toddler Apprehended, Police Say Federal, state, and local law enforcement have stepped up their search and increased the reward for a Connecticut man wanted for allegedly stabbing and dismembering his 11-month-old daughter. Police say Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, killed Camilla Francisquini on Friday, Nov. 18 in Naugatuck. The search now includes massive electronic billboards along highways and an increased reward of $25,000 by the FBI. “Christopher, if you are listening, the search will not st…
College Student Killed In Stabbing On CT Roadway College Student Killed In Stabbing On CT Roadway
College Student Killed In Stabbing On CT Roadway A man who was stabbed to death in Connecticut has been identified as a student at Southern Connecticut State University. Nico Saraceni, age 29, was found around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, in New Haven on Whalley Avenue, between Whittlesey Avenue and Osborn Avenue, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police. American Medical Response transported Saraceni to Yale New Haven Hospital where he died from his injuries, he added.  “At this point in the investigation, it appears as if this was not a random act of violence. I do not believe there is a threat to the public at this tim…
Risk Of Kidnappings, Violent Crime Prompts US State Department To Issue Mexico Travel Advisory Risk Of Kidnappings, Violent Crime Prompts US State Department To Issue Mexico Travel Advisory
Risk Of Kidnappings, Violent Crime Prompts US State Department To Issue Mexico Travel Advisory A new travel advisory has been issued for Americans who may be planning on heading to Mexico, warning them of "violent crime and kidnapping.” The US State Department advisory comes after incidents of vandalism, looting, and other crimes in the northern part of the Mexican state of Baja California, including the city of Tijuana, along the southern-most border of California. "Violent crime – such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery – is widespread and common in Mexico," the advisory states, noting that the US government "has limited ability to provide emergency services" to US ci…
Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced
Fairfield County Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in an auto theft ring that included using the vehicles in violent crimes.  Christopher "Chucky" Mulkern, age 22, of Stratford, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 3, to prison time, followed by three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut and violent crimes that are being committed usin…
Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student
Police Investigating If Road Rage Led To Fatal Shooting Of Yale University Graduate Student A Yale University graduate student who was killed after being shot multiple times may have been targeted and police are investigating if the killing was an act of road rage. Kevin Jiang, age 26, who lived in West Haven, was shot to death on Lawrence Street between Nicoll Street and Nash Street Saturday, Feb. 6. During a press conference on Monday, Feb. 8, New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes said Jiang was familiar with the neighborhood where he was killed, and that a vehicle was involved in the incident. He declined to offer additional details of the crime but did say detectives had …
CT Duo Charged After Shots Fired Following Altercation CT Duo Charged After Shots Fired Following Altercation
CT Duo Charged After Shots Fired Following Altercation Two Connecticut men were arrested after an altercation outside a nightclub led to gunfire. Richard Ortiz, age 44, and Anthony Terrence Pooser, age 36, both of Meriden, were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 13, after Meriden police responded to a call for shots fired. Their arrests stemmed from an investigation conducted into an altercation that took place outside of the One Twelve Lounge located at 278 W. Main St. that resulted in shots being fired, said Meriden PD Lt. J. Mennone.  There were no injuries sustained in the incident. Ortiz was charged with criminal possession of a firearm …
Man Arrested In Stabbing Of Elderly Man, Self, In CT Family Violence Incident, Police Say Man Arrested In Stabbing Of Elderly Man, Self, In CT Family Violence Incident, Police Say
Man Arrested In Stabbing Of Elderly Man, Self, In CT Family Violence Incident, Police Say This story has been updated. A Hartford County man who allegedly stabbed an elderly man and then himself has been arrested for the crime. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, when Glastonbury police officers responded to 215 Sherwood Drive for an active family violence incident, said Corey Davis of the Glastonbury Police Department. Responding officers found an elderly male victim in the garage suffering from multiple stab wounds. Another man, identified as Jason McCormick, was found in another area of the home with self-inflicted knife wounds to…
Survey: 1 In 10 Connecticut Residents Personally Affected By Mass Shootings Survey: 1 In 10 Connecticut Residents Personally Affected By Mass Shootings
Survey: 1 In 10 Connecticut Residents Personally Affected By Mass Shootings More than 10 percent of Connecticut residents say they have been, or are close to someone who has been, personally affected by a mass shooting, according to a recent survey. More than 40 percent of residents who responded to a 2020 survey by SafeWise said mass shootings are the violent crime they are most worried about. On a national level, only 28 percent of people said mass shooting worry them that much. The SafeWise 2020 State of Safety survey looked at attitudes towards crime and violence in each state as well as the levels of actual crime and violence that occurred there. The study fo…
Three Double-Shootings In Connecticut Over The Weekend; 1 Woman Dead Three Double-Shootings In Connecticut Over The Weekend; 1 Woman Dead
Three Double-Shootings In Connecticut Over The Weekend; 1 Woman Dead A massive party in a Manchester parking lot has police seeking a suspect in a fatal double shooting. It was the third double-shooting in Connecticut over the Aug. 1-2 weekend. The most recent incident happened at the parking lot party Sunday, Aug. 2. State Police responded to the area of the Buckland Street commuter parking lot around 2 a.m. Police found two people suffering from gunshot wounds and estimated that there had been 100-200 people at the parking lot party. Both victims were transported to the hospital; one died, police said. Jennifer Hicks, 20, of Springfield, died. Meanwhi…
Suspect On Loose After Shots Fired At Vehicle In Norwalk Suspect On Loose After Shots Fired At Vehicle In Norwalk
Suspect On Loose After Shots Fired At Vehicle In Norwalk Police are asking for tips after a suspect fired shots at a vehicle. The incident took place around 9 p.m., Sunday, May 17, in Norwalk. According to Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler, the detective bureau is investigating the incident on Strawberry Hill Avenue in which the vehicle was struck by gunfire. No one was injured and no arrests have been made, Zwickler said. Anyone with information regarding the shooting incident is asked to call the Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011 or the Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111. Anonymous internet tips can be sent to www.norwalkpd.com.
Man Shot In Neck Crashes Vehicle, Police Say Man Shot In Neck Crashes Vehicle, Police Say
Man Shot In Neck Crashes Vehicle, Police Say One person was shot and another injured during a crash following an altercation. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 9:18 p.m., Sunday, May 10, when Bridgeport Police received a report of a person shot. When officers arrived at the scene of the shooting in the area of Vine Street and Park Avenue, they found a man who had been shot in the neck, said Bridgeport Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. After being shot, the victim lost control of his vehicle and crashed. A male passenger was ejected through the windshield, Fitzgerald said. Both victims were transported to the hospital for trea…
Trio Charged In Violent Robbery Of Stamford Jeweler Trio Charged In Violent Robbery Of Stamford Jeweler
Trio Charged In Violent Robbery Of Stamford Jeweler A Westchester man was among three charged for their roles in a violent robbery of a Fairfield County jewelry store that led to the death of the store owner. White Plains resident Thomas Liberatore, Brooklyn residents Robert Rallo and Paul “Tony Pro” Prosano have been arrested and charged with federal robbery offenses following an incident last month at Marco Jewelers in Stamford. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, officers from the Stamford Police Department were dispatched to the Sixth Street jewelry store, where there was a report of a robbe…
Violent Felon Wanted For Terrorizing Drivers On Dirt Bike Arrested On Warrant, Police Say Violent Felon Wanted For Terrorizing Drivers On Dirt Bike Arrested On Warrant, Police Say
Violent Felon Wanted For Terrorizing Drivers On Dirt Bike Arrested On Warrant, Police Say A convicted felon with a violent history was arrested by Bridgeport Police for allegedly terrorizing motorists on city streets with a large group of dirt bikes and quads. Antonio Johnson, 27, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, March 19, during the execution of search warrants at his home following an investigation by Bridgeport detectives, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. The arrest warrant stems from an incident with a large group of dirt bikes and quads causing a nuisance on city streets, said Fitzgerald. In addition, Johnson also allegedly threatened a police officer…
Norwalk Man Arrested For Having Weapons Cache Now Accused Of Hitting Victim In Head With Pipe Norwalk Man Arrested For Having Weapons Cache Now Accused Of Hitting Victim In Head With Pipe
Norwalk Man Arrested For Having Weapons Cache Now Accused Of Hitting Victim In Head With Pipe A 22-year-old man who authorities say had a weapons cache and showed interest in “committing a mass shooting” over the summer has now been arrested after hitting a victim in the head with a pipe, police said. The latest incident happened around 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 when Norwalk Police were called to a Bedford Avenue residence because Brandon Wagshol had allegedly pushed an individual inside the residence. When officers arrived on the scene, there was yelling inside the apartment, Lt. Jared Zwickle of the Norwalk PD said. The officers knocked on the door and Wa…
Teen Suspect In Random Westport Stabbing Of Greenwich Woman Put On Suicide Watch Teen Suspect In Random Westport Stabbing Of Greenwich Woman Put On Suicide Watch
Teen Suspect In Random Westport Stabbing Of Greenwich Woman Put On Suicide Watch An 18-year-old teen accused of randomly stabbing a Greenwich woman while wearing a mask has been placed on a suicide watch. Ellis Tibere, of Guilford, who appeared in Norwalk Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 7, was placed on suicide watch after his attorney expressed concern, following the Monday, Jan. 6, attack in Westport that left the 33-year-old woman in serious condition. Judge William Wenzel agreed, and also recommended a competency evaluation. According to Westport Police, the attack took place as the victim was sitting in her vehicle at New Beauty Wellness, when Tibere, wearing…
Stabbing Under Investigation, Bethel Police Say Stabbing Under Investigation, Bethel Police Say
Stabbing Under Investigation, Bethel Police Say Police are asking the public for help regarding a stabbing that took place in the area. The stabbing took place in Bethel on Midway Drive during the early morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 30, Bethel Police said. No other information was released by police, as the case is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Sgt. Matthew Zavatsky at 203-744-7900.
Bouncer Shot Outside Bar In Bridgeport Bouncer Shot Outside Bar In Bridgeport
Bouncer Shot Outside Bar In Bridgeport A bouncer was shot outside a bar in the area overnight. It happened on Sunday, Nov. 10 on Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport. When Bridgeport Police patrol units responded to Perfections Lounge on Barnum Avenue at around 9:45 p.m., Stratford Police officers, who happened to be in the area at the time, pursued a suspect who was running from the area.  The suspect eluded capture. The male victim, age 37, who works as a bouncer at the lounge, was located on the sidewalk at the entrance door on Barnum Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, Bridgeport Police said. …
Man, 21, Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Violent CT Street Gang Man, 21, Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Violent CT Street Gang
Man, 21, Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Violent CT Street Gang A 21-year-old member of the Goodrich Street Boys gang in Connecticut will spend more than a decade behind bars for his role in violent gang activities. Milton Westley, aka “Reese,” 21, of New Haven, was sentenced in Hartford federal court to 156 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges. Local and federal investigators began investigating unsolved shootings that had occurred in New Haven and Hamden in 2016. Ballistic examination of recovered cartridge cases determined that three weapons were used in 18 shoo…
Stamford Man With Previous Conviction Faces New Federal Firearm Charge Stamford Man With Previous Conviction Faces New Federal Firearm Charge
Stamford Man With Previous Conviction Faces New Federal Firearm Charge A Fairfield County man with a previous conviction is facing a new federal firearm charge, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. Kevin Genis, 26, of Stamford, was indicted this week on one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. He’s been detained since his arrest in June and has pleaded not guilty to the new charge. It is alleged that on May 28, an individual working with law enforcement bought a Century Arms International 7.62 caliber AK pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition from Genis for $900. Durham noted that in November 2015, Genis was convicted in state court o…