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CT Felon Who Crashed Into Police Car In Failed Escape Attempt Gets 4 Years: Feds
A 28-year-old Waterbury man was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, following a dramatic August 2023 arrest.
Anfernee D. Dancy, who has a lengthy criminal history, was caught after leading Waterbury Police on a brief chase. Officers tried to stop Dancy’s SUV, but he reversed into one of their cruisers and tried to run away, but didn’t get far, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said.
Following a struggle, Dancy was taken into custody.
Police found a loaded Jimenez Arms 9mm handgun, crack cocaine, a digital scale, and $282 in cash in his car. Dancy,…
Stratford Man, 26, Charged With Shooting Into Car With 2 People Inside
A Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with a late-night shooting that authorities say sparked a weeks-long investigation involving multiple police departments.
Devon Dotson, 26, of Stratford, faces several charges, including criminal attempt at assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, carrying a pistol without a permit, weapon in a motor vehicle, and illegal transfer of a firearm, police said.
The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2024, when two people told police a white Hyundai Sonata pulled up near them in the 100 block of Dewey S…
Armed Mass Man Slips Through Capitol Security, Arrested With Gun After Tour: Police
A man carrying a loaded handgun managed to pass through U.S. Capitol security, tour the Visitor Center, and walk through the halls of one of the nation's most secure buildings before being arrested just outside.
James A. Faber, 27, believed to be from Carlisle, Massachusetts, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after Capitol Police spotted him near his parked car on First Street NE, authorities said.
He was carrying a concealed 9mm handgun loaded with unregistered ammunition. Authorities said Faber, who had been flagged earlier as a person in crisis with possible suicidal thoughts, ente…
Trumbull Teen Robbed at Gunpoint, Dirt Bike Stolen By Convicted Felon: Police
A 14-year-old Trumbull teen was robbed at gunpoint on New Year's Eve while riding his dirt bike on the Rails to Trails path, authorities said.
Giovanni DeJesus, 19, of Bridgeport, was arrested shortly after the incident, recovering the stolen bike and an illegal firearm, Bridgeport police said.
The robbery occurred around 5 p.m. near the pump station between White Plains Road and Quarry Road. Police say DeJesus, part of a group on dirt bikes, approached the 14-year-old victim, pointed a handgun at him, and ordered him off the bike before speeding off into Bridgeport.
Trumbull p…
Mom, Infant Son Gunned Down In CT Drive-By, Shooter Arrested In Puerto Rico: Police
A 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a young mother and her infant son in Connecticut was arrested in Puerto Rico, authorities announced.
Lance Morales, the suspect in the drive-by shooting that killed 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, was taken into custody Saturday, Nov. 23, by the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, the Marshal Service said.
He was found at a home in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and is being held on a $3 million bond.
The incident unfolded earlier this week when officers responded to Hartford Hospital after a vehicle arriv…
Low Prices, High Buyers: Police Bust Drug Ring Run Out Of CT Car Dealership, Feds Say
A federal investigation dismantled a drug trafficking operation allegedly run out of a Connecticut car dealership, leading to the arrest of 13 people on narcotics distribution charges, authorities said.
Investigators seized more than 10 pounds of cocaine, over 200 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of heroin, seven firearms, $75,000 in cash, and 26 vehicles during searches of the Supreme Automotive dealership in New Britain and locations linked to those arrested, said the United States District Attorney for Connecticut.
The investigation, led by the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Tas…
Man Busted In Tree Branch Attack In Bridgeport That Sent 1 To Hospital: Police
A 56-year-old Connecticut man attacked someone with a tree branch, sending them to the hospital in Fairfield County, authorities said.
Oscar Espejo-Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, was charged with second-degree breach of peace, illegal alteration of a firearm, illegally carrying a gun while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, first-degree threatening, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment in the first-degree, authorities said.
The alleged victim told police that Espejo-Gonzalez had attacked him with a tree branch on Maplewood Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 19, leaving a …
Stamford Man Nabbed With Guns, Ammo, Fentanyl After Police Receive Tip, Cops Say
A Fairfield County man was caught with guns, ammo, and fentanyl after police received a tip from the Crime Stoppers Gun Tip Program.
Kevin Llewellyn, age 31, of Stamford, was charged on Saturday, July 7 in Stamford.
According to Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police, agents with the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit received the tip that Llewellyn had a firearm.
Conklin said agents, along with the patrol unit and K9 Officer Gale, conducted surveillance of Llewellyn and captured him while he was in the area of Rose Park Avenue and Richmond Hill Avenue.
A search of L…
Notorious CT After-Hours Club Raided, Nets 3 Arrests, More To Come, Police Say
After several years of responding to assaults, shootings, stabbings, and a murder at a Connecticut address, police raided the residence and made several arrests.
The incident occurred in New Haven County on Saturday, July 13, at 190 Grove St., in Meriden.
According to Lt. Darrin McKay of the Meriden Police, the purpose of the search was to recover evidence from a recent assault that occurred at the property.
McKay said many of the problems have arisen due to an after-hours event on the second floor of the building.
He added that the operation on July 13 occurred at 2:45 a.m. and was a col…
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…
