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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.
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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…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Murder Of Another Man Following Fight, Police Say
A Fairfield County man has been charged with shooting and killing another man following a fight at an area bar.
Tivon Taylor, age 40, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, March 28, for fatally shooting Fredrick Shelby on Friday, March 18.
Following an investigation, Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, said Taylor followed Shelby, age 43, of Bridgeport, out of Tae’s Lounge, located at 1014 Stratford Ave., after the two men exchanged words inside.
Taylor then allegedly shot Shelby multiple times before walking away, Gilleran said.
In a statement to investigators,…
Popular Fairfield County Nightclub Closed After Police Find Guns, Liquor, Fire Violations
A popular Fairfield County nightclub has been closed after officials allegedly found several fire and alcohol violations.
The VIP Lounge, in Bridgeport, located on Pembroke Street, was raided by police and state liquor officials around 2:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 26.
"This immediate area has been plagued with police calls for service related to noise complaints, felony assaults, narcotics violations, and homicide," said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
A thorough investigation revealed the VIP Lounge was acting as an after-hours club and narcotics were being dealt with in…
