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Arrest Made In Killing At Bridgeport Illegal Gambling Club Arrest Made In Killing At Bridgeport Illegal Gambling Club
Arrest Made In Killing At Bridgeport Illegal Gambling Club Police in Fairfield County arrested the first of several anticipated in connection with the shooting deaths of two armed men who robbed an illegal gambling club earlier this year. Sean Ellam, age 38, of Bridgeport, turned himself in to detectives on Tuesday, May 28, on an active felony warrant for the Saturday, March 30 incident in Bridgeport. According to Det. Jeffrey Holtz of the Bridgeport Police, shortly after 11 p.m. on March 30. officers responded to reports of numerous people shot at Stratford Avenue and Logan Street.  Richard Davis, age 30, and Tayvon Geter, age 32, both of Br…
Duo Nabbed For Murder Of Stamford Man Duo Nabbed For Murder Of Stamford Man
Duo Nabbed For Murder Of Stamford Man Charges for two Fairfield County men allegedly involved in the death of another man have been upgraded from assault to murder following an investigation. The Stamford Police Department Major Crimes Unit Squad in conjunction with the Stamford State’s Attorney’s Office has concluded its homicide investigation of Modesto Santiago-Gomez, age 20, found during the overnight hours on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, said Capt. Thomas Scanlon of the Stamford Police. Scanlon said the two suspects in the incident, Orlando Gomez-Perez age 18, and Juan Carlos Perez-Perez, age 25, both…
Teacher Accused Of Enticing Minor In Newtown Teacher Accused Of Enticing Minor In Newtown
Teacher Accused Of Enticing Minor In Newtown A 68-year-old private music teacher from Fairfield County faces sexual assault charges after allegedly starting an inappropriate relationship with a young student, police said.  Newtown resident Richard Neal, age 68, was arrested by Newtown Police on Wednesday, Aug. 23 on sexual assault charges, the department announced.  According to authorities, the arrest followed an investigation into Neal's inappropriate relationship with a juvenile student to whom he had provided private music lessons.  When this relationship became known, Newtown Police Detective Chelse…
CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson
CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson A Connecticut man with multiple warrants out for his arrest in Hartford County has been arrested and charged in connection to a January fire. On Monday, Jan. 24, a massive fire broke out on Montano Drive in Enfield that was considered suspicious by investigators at the time. The investigation into the fire led police to identify Enfield resident Christopher Colbert, age 40, who was taken into custody, the department announced on Tuesday, April 5, and charged with first-degree arson. Police noted that Colbert was wanted on nine total arrest warrants. On a separate warrant, Colbert was char…
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say A Fairfield County police officer has been accused of allegedly stealing cash during a large drug bust. Bridgeport Police patrol officer Christopher Martin, age 54, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 11, and charged with larceny and tampering with evidence, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. According to Appleby, Martin, a 21-year veteran of the department, resigned as suspension paperwork was being prepared by the department. The Bridgeport Police Department took immediate action by arresting him upon becoming aware of his actions," said Bridgeport Police Chi…
CT Duo Charged With Shooting Woman Last Year, Police Say CT Duo Charged With Shooting Woman Last Year, Police Say
CT Duo Charged With Shooting Woman Last Year, Police Say A Connecticut man and woman have been arrested for allegedly shooting a woman and seriously wounding her. Michelle Muniz, age 41, and Leviticus Morey, age 46, both of Milford, were arrested on Wednesday, March 10 for the shooting incident which took place on Monday, August 3 in Milford. According to Milford Police, on August 3, officers responded to 267 Melba Street after a 911 call for an unknown problem.  Upon arrival, police found a female suffering a gunshot wound. The female sustained a serious injury and was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital.  Milford Police…
Fairfield County Teen Nabbed For Downloading, Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say Fairfield County Teen Nabbed For Downloading, Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say
Fairfield County Teen Nabbed For Downloading, Possession Of Child Porn, Police Say A Fairfield County teen has been arrested for downloading and possession of child pornography. Sam Gold, age 19, of Westport, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 6, following an investigation that took place in April, said Westport Police Lieutenant David Wolf.  According to Wolf, on Saturday, April 4, the Westport Police Department received information that a town resident was possibly downloading child pornography onto his computer.  The sergeant investigating the matter was able to determine that the IP address of the computer being utilized to download the susp…
Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Fatally Shot In Stamford Roadway Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Fatally Shot In Stamford Roadway
Suspect Nabbed After Man Found Fatally Shot In Stamford Roadway Police have arrested a suspect after finding a man lying in the roadway following a reported shooting. The killing took place around 5:20 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 in Stamford at the intersection of Henry Street at Cedar Street, police said. When officers responded to the location they found Jeffrey Vanech, 49, of Stamford, lying in the roadway. Medical care was rendered and he was transported to Stamford Hospital where he later died from his injuries, according to Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit and Crime Scene Unit investigators re…
Missing Mom Case: 'It Was A Mistake To Trust Him,' Says Girlfriend Of Late, Estranged Husband Missing Mom Case: 'It Was A Mistake To Trust Him,' Says Girlfriend Of Late, Estranged Husband
Missing Mom Case: 'It Was A Mistake To Trust Him,' Says Girlfriend Of Late, Estranged Husband A woman charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence in the case of a missing Fairfield County mother of five has spoken for the first time just days before the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. Michelle Troconis, the former girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, who killed himself earlier this year after being charged with the murder of his wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos, of New Canaan, issued a statement in Spanish about the disappearance. Jennifer Farber DulosNew Canaan Police Department While first saying she doesn't know what happened to the missing mom, she also …
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in June 2019 that left a Bridgeport firefighter seriously injured. Adrian Cauthen, 33, and Frances Marino, 33, both of Bridgeport, were arrested Thursday, Jan. 23, were charged in connection with hitting the off-duty fireman who was crossing Stratford Avenue when he was hit and left in the roadway, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, Erique McCalla, 46, was crossing Stratford Avenue around 11:18 p.m., June 28, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle turned northbound onto Ea…
Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case
Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos has arrested by state police and will be charged with her murder. Dulos' ex-girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, and an attorney who had represented Dulos, Kent Mahwinney, have both reportedly been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. According to New Canaan Police, Fotis Dulos was picked up at his Farmington home by state police on Tuesday morning, Jan. 7. He is being currently being held at Troop G in Bridgeport where he was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to…
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two men were arrested on arson charges following an investigation into an event that took place in October regarding the theft of a vehicle.  Matthew Bittner, 38, of Monroe, and Joseph Bogdanyi, 32, Seymour,  were arrested Monday, Dec. 23, by Monroe Police following an investigation into the reported theft and arson of a vehicle. According to Monroe Police, on Oct. 23, the department received a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway of 35 Corporate Drive in Monroe.  When officers arrived, they found a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fully engulfed in flames, said Monroe …
Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty
Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty The estranged husband of Fairfield County missing mom Jennifer Farber Dulos pleaded not guilty to a second charge of tampering with evidence. During the hearing in Stamford Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 12,  the judge also issued a gag order in the case saying comments by attorneys and other parties could affect the outcome of a trial.  Shortly after, the New Canaan Police Department issued a statement regarding the order which takes effect on Thursday, stating: "No information will be provided from this date forward regarding this case until the order is lifted or additional arrests a…
Mother, Son Charged In Connection To Stamford Woman's Death Mother, Son Charged In Connection To Stamford Woman's Death
Mother, Son Charged In Connection To Stamford Woman's Death A Stamford man and his mother have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of the man's wife last year. Mercedes Martinez, 60, and Hector L. Lopez, 43, both of Stamford, were arrested on Friday, July 5, and charged with manslaughter, said Stamford Police  Lt. Michael A. Noto. The road to the manslaughter charges began last year on November 26, 2018, when Olga “Iris” Lopez, was seen sick and eventually unconscious inside the apartment, and that Martinez and Lopez, were both aware of her condition and did nothing to provide emergency care, Noto said. Her co…
Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man
Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man A domestic violence incident that left a woman in serious condition has led to the arrest of an area man. Russell Molleur, 73, of Milford, was arrested on Saturday, March 9, after Milford Police responded to a West Town Street apartment on the report of a possible domestic incident, said the Milford Police. When officers arrived on the scene, they found that Molleur allegedly attempted to choke a woman and hit her several times in the face with a closed fist, police said. He was charged with disorderly conduct, assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, and tampering w…
Man Stabs Teen Son In Wilton Domestic Incident, Police Say Man Stabs Teen Son In Wilton Domestic Incident, Police Say
Man Stabs Teen Son In Wilton Domestic Incident, Police Say A Wilton father stabbed his 18-year-old son in the back following a domestic dispute and a chase through their home. The incident took place around 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, when Wilton police were called to a home for a report of a domestic stabbing, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. When police arrived on the scene, they found the son outside of the home wearing a blood-stained shirt in the back where he had been stabbed. Officers then entered the residence and found the victim's father Charles Steward, 53, Kluk said.  An investigation found that a disagreement occurred b…
Accused Shoplifter Eats Counterfeit Bill While Being Questioned, Police Say Accused Shoplifter Eats Counterfeit Bill While Being Questioned, Police Say
Accused Shoplifter Eats Counterfeit Bill While Being Questioned, Police Say A man took an interesting approach to destroying evidence when he was caught with counterfeit money: he ate it. Police investigators in Milford were alerted by a loss prevention agent at Sears on Boston Post Road of a shoplifter who had been taken into custody shortly after noon on Tuesday.  The investigation into the alleged shoplifting incident found that New Haven resident Mizraim Diaz-Rivera, 42, was allegedly attempting to steal more than $120 in merchandise, possibly with a counterfeit $20 bill. While he was being detained, police said that Diaz-Rivera realized that the counterfeit b…
Student From Fairfield County Charged With Breaking Ear Off Penn State Lion Student From Fairfield County Charged With Breaking Ear Off Penn State Lion
Student From Fairfield County Charged With Breaking Ear Off Penn State Lion A Fairfield County teenager is facing charges after allegedly breaking the ear off a Nittany Lion shrine on the Penn State campus, according to multiple reports. Officials said that the lion’s right ear was broken off on Feb. 24. Following an investigation, The Daily Collegian reported that Fairfield resident Matthew Ian Deutch, 19, and Broadway, N.C. resident Skylar Belden, 18, were charged with criminal mischief and tampering with evidence by university police this week. The pair - both students at Penn State - are also subjected to paying nearly $500 in fines. According to the reports, …
Two Nabbed With Heroin In Wilton Stop Two Nabbed With Heroin In Wilton Stop
Two Nabbed With Heroin In Wilton Stop Two people were nabbed for heroin possession during a traffic stop on Danbury Road in Wilton, according to Wilton Police. Dimitrios G. Tsimis, 32, of Norwalk and Shaina L. Piermattel, 28, of Danbury, were busted when officers stopped their vehicle on Feb. 14 for a moving violation on Danbury Road, said Lt. Robert S. Kluk. During the stop, officers noticed three wax folds and a cut straw with powder residue under Piermattel's right thigh, Kluk said. A search of the vehicle turned up crack cocaine and a heroin pipe, he added. Tsimis, who failed a field sobriety test, was charged with posses…