Tag:

US Marshals Service

Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County
Woman Charged With Elder Abuse At Care Center In Fairfield County A woman who worked as an aide at a Fairfield County care center has been charged with elder abuse after allegedly ignoring a man all night who had fallen out of bed. The incident occurred in Norwalk in November 2023 at the Fairfield Family Care Center. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, an investigation found that an older man was left unattended and injured after falling out of his bed during the overnight hours.  Detectives collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, and determined that New Jersey resident Lydia Lungile, age 40, of Newark, was the …
US Marshals Nab Canadian Double Murder Suspect In CT US Marshals Nab Canadian Double Murder Suspect In CT
US Marshals Nab Canadian Double Murder Suspect In CT A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a 2022 double homicide has been nabbed by the US Marshals Service in Connecticut. Kensworth Alton Francis, 29, of Mississauga, Ontario, was arrested in Hartford on Tuesday, March 26. York Regional Police said they are working to extradite Francis to the York Region. According to Constable James Dickson of the York Regional Police, on Saturday, July 23, 2022, around 3:30 a.m., York Regional Police responded to the ATL Lounge in the City of Vaughan for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located three victims with gunshot …
Man Accused Of Shooting Victim At Norwalk Home Man Accused Of Shooting Victim At Norwalk Home
Man Accused Of Shooting Victim At Norwalk Home A Connecticut man has been charged in connection to a shooting at a home in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk in January at an East Norwalk home. According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, the victim was found with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and transported to Norwalk Hospital. Evarts said detectives were able to identify Raymond Dewitt, age 25, of New Haven, as the suspect. A search warrant for Dewitt’s home was secured and crucial evidence was obtained.  Dewitt was arrested by the US Marshals Service and Norwalk officers on Thursday, March…
4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved 4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved
4 Bridgeport Gang Members Convicted, 8 Murders, 20 Attempted Murders Solved Four gang members have been found guilty of racketeering related to their involvement in a violent Connecticut street gang. Bridgeport residents found guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 5 included: Keishawn Donald, age 22 Trevon Wright, also known as “Tre,” age 22 Eric Hayes, also known as “Heavyweight Champ,” age 26 Travon Jones, also known as “Budda,” age 21 According to the evidence presented during a month-long trial, the FBI, ATF, DEA, US Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, a…
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell 21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell
21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell A student at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York has been accused of threatening to shoot, stab, and rape Jewish students at the Ivy League school. Patrick Dai, a 21-year-old junior originally from Pittsford, New York, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 31 on a federal criminal complaint charging him with posting threats to kill or injure another using interstate communications, according to prosecutors in the Northern District of New York. Dai allegedly posted threatening messages to the Cornell section of an online discussion site, including posts calling for the deaths of Jewish peopl…
Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say
Search For Fugitive Northeast Killer Now 'Nationwide' Manhunt, Police Say Danelo Cavalcante has somehow slipped by the hundreds of law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania and neighboring states searching for him in the Longwood Gardens, and though authorities believe he is still in Pennsylvania, they are now describing the search as a "nationwide" manhunt.  The 34-year-old fugitive killer was captured on home surveillance footage on the porch of a residence in northern Chester County near Phoenixville, sometime late Saturday, Sept. 9, Pennsylvania State Police said. By Sunday morning, Sept. 10, troopers said they had received leads that Cavalcante was no longer…
Cocaine Shipped Through Mail: CT Man Busted After Picking It Up, Will Spend Years In Jail Cocaine Shipped Through Mail: CT Man Busted After Picking It Up, Will Spend Years In Jail
Cocaine Shipped Through Mail: CT Man Busted After Picking It Up, Will Spend Years In Jail A Meriden man will spend years in prison after picking up packages full of cocaine that were shipped through the US Postal Service. Jean Carlos Mercado, age 34, was sentenced on Friday, Feb. 10 to 50 months in prison for participating in a drug trafficking organization that sent kilogram quantities of cocaine through the US Mail, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.  In October 2020, authorities identified several suspicious packages that were being mailed to an address in Meridan from Puerto Rico. On Oct. 26, 2020, Mercado was identified when he went …
Man Wanted For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend In Fairfield County Found Dead From Suicide Man Wanted For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend In Fairfield County Found Dead From Suicide
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. See Earlier Story: 'Armed & Dangerous' Man Wanted For Bridgeport Murder, Police Sa…
Two Children Rescued After Fugitives Apprehended In Connecticut Two Children Rescued After Fugitives Apprehended In Connecticut
Two Children Rescued After Fugitives Apprehended In Connecticut Two toddlers were rescued and a couple was arrested after US Marshals tracked the pair to Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County when the fugitives were found in Waterbury on Monday, March 28, said Matthew Duffy, of the US Marshals Service. The search for the couple began in December of 2021 when the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force initiated an investigation into Jesueily Sanchez, age 25, for charges of cruelty to/neglect of a child and Tyshaun Peete, age 28, for failure to appear on charges of carrying a pistol without a license and resisting arrest, Duffy s…
Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced
Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to 8.3 years in prison for offenses from his membership in a violent street gang. Jacquon BeneJan, also known as “Blick,” age 20, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 2, followed by three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, US Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Heroin A Fairfield County man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Anthony Gilchrist, age 32, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. He pleaded guilty to the charge on Saturday, Nov. 20, the US Attorney's Office reported. Authorities have been investigating several gangs based in Bridgeport, including the "Greene Homes Boyz," whose members distribute heroin, crack cocaine, mariju…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for racketeering and witness tampering. Shakale Brantley, also known as “Charlie Wilson,” “Kellz,” and “Man Man,” age 22, of Bridgeport, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 26, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts of violence. Brantley …
Fairfield County Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Courthouse Shooting Fairfield County Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Courthouse Shooting
Fairfield County Gang Member Pleads Guilty In Courthouse Shooting A Fairfield County gang member pleaded guilty to racketeering offenses stemming from murder and other violent crimes. Tyiese Warren, also known as “Loose Screw,” age 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty on Monday, Oct. 25 to the crimes he committed as a member of a Bridgeport gang, said Leonard C Boyle, acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Warren was busted during a wide-ranging investigation conducted by the FBI, ATF, DEA, US Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police into multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts o…