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Second Suspect Charged For Shooting Death Of Man In Fairfield County
Police have arrested a Fairfield County man in connection with the alleged killing of a Connecticut man who was gunned down during a robbery of $130 and cellphones.
James Howard, 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in connection with the Saturday, Aug. 13 murder of New Haven County resident Troy Walker, age 21, of Ansonia, on Knowlton Street.
According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran, Howard with was charged with felony murder and robbery for his role in the homicide, which also wounded two others.
This is the second arrest in this case, which remains open until the third …
ID Released For 25-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Outside Club In Fairfield County
Police have identified a Fairfield County man who died after a stabbing at a popular downtown nightclub, while a second man remains in critical condition.
The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2 a.m., on Sunday, June 5 outside of Club Azul on Madison Avenue.
Albert Josue Hernandez-Martinez, age 25, was found outside the club with life-threatening stab wounds to his “torso, head, and extremities,” said. Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
He died later Sunday from his injuries, police said.
"The Bridgeport Police Department offers their sincerest condolences to the …
Man Wanted For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend In Fairfield County Found Dead From Suicide
A Fairfield County man considered armed and dangerous who was wanted for the alleged murder of his girlfriend was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Tennessee, following a standoff with police.
The standoff with Glenn Pettway, age 28, of Bridgeport, took place in Jackson, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2.
Police were led to Pettway after receiving an anonymous tip that he was hiding out at a location in Jackson, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
See Earlier Story: 'Armed & Dangerous' Man Wanted For Bridgeport Murder, Police Sa…
Missing Fairfield County Teen Found In NYC
A 14-year-old girl Fairfield County girl who has been missing for almost two months has been found safe.
Jayleen Burgos, of Bridgeport, who had been missing since Wednesday, March 30, has been located in New York City, safe, and reunited with her family, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
"There is no doubt that your media coverage, and the work of our law enforcement partners in both NY and CT, brought this case to a close," Gilleran said.
See Earlier Story: Police Asking For Help Locating Bridgeport Girl Missing For Weeks
Police feared that Burgos, a recurrent run…
Police Asking For Help Locating Fairfield County Girl Missing For Weeks
Police are asking the public for help locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for weeks.
Jayleen Burgos, age 13, of Bridgeport, a recurrent runaway has been missing since Wednesday, March 30, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.
Jayleen is described as being 5-foot-1, 130 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
"Although there is periodic telephone contact between Jayleen and her family, Jayleen remains a missing person," Gilleran said.
In addition to the Bridgeport area, there is information to suggest that special attention should be paid to Garden Street in the Bronx,…
11-Month-Old CT Girl Abducted In Fairfield County Found Safe, Police Say
An 11-month-old girl who was abducted in Fairfield County allegedly by her father has been found safe.
Jalayjah Douglas, of New Haven, who was "kidnapped" by her father on Friday, April 8 in Bridgeport, was found safe on the west side of the city on Saturday, April 9, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
The child, currently in foster care, was visiting the Bridgeport area when her biological father, identified as James Lamont Douglas, age 30, of Bridgeport "decided to take his daughter from the legal guardian without permission or the legal right to do so," Gilleran said.
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11-Month-Old CT Girl Abducted By Father In Fairfield County, Police Say
Updated story: Abducted 11-Month-Old New Haven Girl Found Safe, Police Say
A Silver Alert has been issued for an 11-month-old Connecticut girl who was allegedly abducted by her father in Fairfield County.
Jalayjah Douglas, of New Haven, was "kidnapped" by her father around 7:45 p.m., Friday, April 8 in Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
The child, currently in foster care, was visiting the west side of Bridgeport when the biological father, identified as James Lamont Douglas, age 30, of Bridgeport "decided to take his daughter from the legal guardian with…
