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Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead
Man Wanted In Murder Of CT Mother Found Dead A Fairfield County man wanted for questioning in the murder of a 27-year-old mother has been found dead. Related: 27-Year-Old Bridgeport Mother Found Shot Dead In Street, Person Of Interest Wanted Richardo Robinson, age 25, of Bridgeport, was a person of interest in the death of the young mother who was found shot dead on a Bridgeport street on Monday, Sept. 9. Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police said Robinson was located on Tuesday, Sept. 10, dead in Stratford. The Stratford Police have taken the lead in the "untimely death" case, he added. Next of kin have been notifie…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Police Foot Patrol At Housing Complex In CT Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Police Foot Patrol At Housing Complex In CT
Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Police Foot Patrol At Housing Complex In CT A Fairfield County man has been charged with alleged possession of a firearm and drugs following a detail at a housing complex that had seen an influx of drugs and shots fired. The incident occurred in Bridgeport on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue. According to Sgt. Jorge Larregui of the Bridgeport Police, a high-visibility foot patrol in the housing complex, spotted five men loitering.  One of the men, identified as Javier Cabrera, age unknown, of Bridgeport, began to separate himself from the group and started running. A foot pursuit ensued through the h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel
Arrest Made After Baby Found Dead At Milford Motel Police in Connecticut have arrested a man as a "person of interest" in connection with the death of an infant found in a motel bathtub by a cleaning employee. Related: Dead Infant Found In Bathtub Of Vacated Milford Motel Room Milford Infant Death Update: Bridgeport Man Charged, Held On $1 Million Bond The child was found in New Haven County around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Mayflower Motel in Milford. Milford police said after the baby was found, they performed life-saving measures, but the child was pronounced dead at the hospital within an hour. Wednesday afternoon, M…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport
Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport A 24-year-old Fairfield County man is fighting for his life after being shot in the head on a city street. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, in the 1200 block of Iranistan Avenue. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police officers located the victim with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head.  He was transported by AMR ambulance to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition on Thursday, June 20. The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad responded and took charge of the investigation. The suspected shooter, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bridgeport 3-Year-Old ID'd As Drowning Victim Bridgeport 3-Year-Old ID'd As Drowning Victim
Bridgeport 3-Year-Old ID'd As Drowning Victim A 3-year-old Fairfield County child has been identified as the victim of a drowning in a backyard kiddie pool. Related: Infant Drowns At Bridgeport Home The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at a home on the city's west side. According to Tiadora Josef, spokeswoman for the Bridgeport Police, the child was found unresponsive in a small 3-foot children's pool. First responders immediately began CPR and other life-saving measures on the child, Josef said. The child was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital and later pronounced dead. The Detective Bureau res…

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Infant Drowns At Bridgeport Home Infant Drowns At Bridgeport Home
Infant Drowns At Bridgeport Home An infant drowned at a Fairfield County over the weekend. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15, on Orland Street. According to Tiadora Josef, a spokesperson for Bridgeport, officers responded to the home after receiving a 911 call of a possible drowning of an infant. Police found the child, who was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, Josef said. Police did not provide any other details surrounding the incident. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends during this tragic time," Josef said. "This is an active…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person Of Interest Nabbed In Bridgeport Apartment Explosion Person Of Interest Nabbed In Bridgeport Apartment Explosion
Person Of Interest Nabbed In Bridgeport Apartment Explosion A convicted felon from Fairfield County has been arrested as a person of interest in connection with an explosion at an apartment complex that sent residents scrambling for safety. Related: Explosion At Apartment Building Causes Evacuation In Bridgeport Nelson Diaz of Bridgeport was charged with disorderly conduct on Thursday, June 13, for the earlier explosion at a North Avenue apartment complex, according to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. According to Gilleran, the explosion occurred in Bridgeport at around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, outside a third-floor apa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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2 Women Slashed In Neck On Bridgeport Street, Suspect Nabbed 2 Women Slashed In Neck On Bridgeport Street, Suspect Nabbed
2 Women Slashed In Neck On Bridgeport Street, Suspect Nabbed A Fairfield County man is behind bars after allegedly slashing two women in the neck with a sharp weapon as they walked along a city street. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, on Knowlton Street.  According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police officers responded to an area hospital on reports of a 47-year-old woman in the emergency room with a laceration to the neck. A short time later, a second 33-year-old woman arrived in the emergency room with a laceration to the neck.  Both victims were assaulted by Keenan Corley, age 38…

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Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen
Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen A patrol officer in Fairfield County who was arrested earlier this year for alleged stalking and harassment and has been arrested three times in the past has been charged again, this time with threatening a citizen. Related: Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave Norwalk Officer Hector Delgado was arrested on Friday, June 7, after Police Chief James Walsh received a complaint from a citizen on Thursday, June 6, who reported an off-duty disturbance involving Delgado.  Walsh said that based on the information received, a criminal invest…

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Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport
Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims In Bridgeport A man and a woman riding a motorcycle were killed when a vehicle allegedly turned in front of them on a Connecticut roadway. The pair that was killed has been identified as 32-year-old Carlos Jean Parra Rodriquez of Stratford, with his 21-year-old passenger Deivi Suarez of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Fairfield County crash occurred in Bridgeport around 6:20 p.m., Sunday, June 2, in the area of 1853 Stratford Ave. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Police, responding officers found two individuals on the ground next to Stratford Avenue and Edwin Street. The two appeared to b…

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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…

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Reports Of A Stroller Being Pushed Into Water Closes Bridgeport Park Reports Of A Stroller Being Pushed Into Water Closes Bridgeport Park
Reports Of A Stroller Being Pushed Into Water Closes Bridgeport Park A popular Fairfield County park was closed after police received a report of a stroller being pushed into the water. The incident occurred at Beardsley Park at 3102 E Main St., in Bridgeport, around 8:10 p.m., Monday, May 20. According to Tiadora Josef of the Bridgeport Police, the department received a report of a stroller being in the water at the park, which abuts a river. Josef said the Bridgeport Fire Department searched the water as a precaution and worst-case scenario. Nothing was found, and the park was reopened.

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by Kathy Reakes