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CT Man Carrying A Crossbow, Beer On Street Nabbed By Police CT Man Carrying A Crossbow, Beer On Street Nabbed By Police
CT Man Carrying A Crossbow, Beer On Street Nabbed By Police A Connecticut man walking on a city street with a crossbow and a beer was nabbed by patrol officers after receiving numerous 911 calls of a man carrying a rifle.  The incident occurred in New Haven County on Wednesday, June 12, around 5 p.m. on Main Street in Meriden. According to Sgt. Michael Boothroyd of the Meriden Police, the callers said the man was wearing a backpack and a bulletproof vest, had a rifle slung over his shoulder, and was carrying a beer.  The man told people in the parking lot that they should “kill themselves” and that he “was waiting for the police…
CT Man Shot By Police Officers, Charged With Attempted Assault CT Man Shot By Police Officers, Charged With Attempted Assault
CT Man Shot By Police Officers, Charged With Attempted Assault A man shot by two Connecticut police officers has been charged with alleged attempted assault on a police officer after his release from the hospital. New Haven County resident Kyle O’Creene, age 24, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, in Naugatuck. His arrest warrant stems from an incident that occurred on Thursday, April 25, around 9:15 a.m., when the Naugatuck Police Department received a 911 call that there was a man with a knife at Baummer’s Pond Park acting erratically, the department said. Police said Naugatuck officers responded to the park located on Mill Street. They fo…
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police A Fairfield County man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 35-year-old woman and then fled has been captured by police. Related: Shelton Stabbing Suspect On The Run  Christopher Graham, age 38, of Shelton, was captured on Wednesday, April 24, for the incident on Tuesday, April 23, at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS were called to the home for a report of a stabbing and assault of a 35-year-old woman. The initial investigation revealed that Graham and two women were hanging out at the residence. An ar…
Man, Woman Threaten Each Other With Machetes During Dispute Over Car In Bridgeport, Police Say Man, Woman Threaten Each Other With Machetes During Dispute Over Car In Bridgeport, Police Say
Man, Woman Threaten Each Other With Machetes During Dispute Over Car In Bridgeport, Police Say A man and woman involved in a neighbor dispute in Fairfield County ended up threatening each other with machetes as the fight escalated. The incident took place in Bridgeport on Sunday, Sept. 17 on the 200 block of  Willow Street. On-scene witness reports indicated the dispute was about a vehicle blocking a driveway and a verbal altercation between Clive Samuels, age 46, of Stratford, and Christine Medley, age 47, of New Haven, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Emergency Management. It was reported that during the dispute Samuels grabbed what was reported to be a machete an…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Shooting Pepper Spray Gun In Security Guard's Face, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Shooting Pepper Spray Gun In Security Guard's Face, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Shooting Pepper Spray Gun In Security Guard's Face, Police Say A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a security guard in the face with a pepper spray gun at a YMCA in Fairfield County. Billy Pettway, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at the State Street YMCA in Bridgeport. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, officials originally were informed that the security guard was shot in the face with a BB gun, and police were immediately dispatched. Once on the scene, officers came across the security guard bleeding from his face and a strong odor of pepper spray in the lobby an…
Man Nabbed For Stabbing Of CT Postal Worker, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stabbing Of CT Postal Worker, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stabbing Of CT Postal Worker, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a US postal worker. The attack took place around 1:45 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, in Hartford in the area of 78 West Morning St., near the Bloomfield line, police said. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police, when officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim, a male in his 50s, who was transported to an area hospital for treatment. While canvassing the area, a suspect, identified as Malique Jackson, age 21, of Hartford, was located by a West Hartford K-9 Officer, who responded to assist, Boisvert…
Good Samaritan Helps Catch Fairfield County Man Who Snatched Purse From Elderly Woman Good Samaritan Helps Catch Fairfield County Man Who Snatched Purse From Elderly Woman
Good Samaritan Helps Catch Fairfield County Man Who Snatched Purse From Elderly Woman A Fairfield County man was nabbed with the help of a Good Samaritan for allegedly pushing down an elderly woman and stealing her purse. The incident took place around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, while Bridgeport Police officers were on the scene of a call for service and two men ran by and one told them the first man had committed the robbery, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management. Both officers proceeded to follow the alleged suspect and after a short chase, were able to stop him at the corner of Wall Street and John Street.  Once stopped the suspect was observed to be ho…
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Police have made an arrest in a shooting during a meeting of car enthusiasts that left a 19-year-old former high school sports standout dead in Fairfield County. Everett Brown, age 21, of Stamford, was apprehended on Wednesday, April 21 by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit after the department executed a search warrant at Brown’s residence, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon. Brown was arrested in connection with the shooting that happened around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the parking lot of the RPM Raceway at 600 West Ave., in Stamford, that left Courtney Lewis, …
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Brother-In-Law In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Brother-In-Law In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Brother-In-Law In Fairfield County A man accused of stabbing his Fairfield County brother-in-law to death after allegedly breaking up a fight between the victim and his wife has been ordered held on a $1 million bond. Jahleel Bailey, age 22, of Staten Island, waived extradition from New York on Wednesday, Feb. 3, and was sent back to Bridgeport to face murder charges. Bailey is accused of killing Brandon Goode, of Bridgeport, who was found dead around 7:25 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, after Bridgeport Police responded to 242 Harral Ave., for a reported assault, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Managemen…