13-Year-Old Reported Missing in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that 13-year-old Sommer Hinds has been reported missing after leaving her house Friday night. She never returned home. “Sommer’s father states his daughter…

Connecticut News·Police Blotter

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Multiple Shootings Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

UNDREA KIRKLAND, also known as “Spooda,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 210 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Foster Child Kidnapped by Biological Father in Bridgeport Park

BRIDGEPORT, CT – A foster child was at the park at Went Field with his foster parent in the area of Wordin Avenue and Hanover Street. The foster parent reported that the…

Connecticut News·Police Blotter

Gang Member Involved in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison

LAHEEM JONES, also known as “Heemie,” 27, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 190 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that REYS ALFREDO VASQUEZ, 30, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Man Admits Committing Robberies in Stratford and New Haven

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that LATRELL S. MOORE, 32, of Bridgeport, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S.…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Man Charged with Gun Trafficking Offenses

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, announced that BRANNON WINSTON, 22, of Bridgeport, was arrested today…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shootings Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Joleen D. Simpson, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England, announced that TORISE BAKER, 38, of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Heroin Distributor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that RAY FONTANEZ, also known as “Pun,” 34, of Bridgeport, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Alvin W.…

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Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violence

TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 480 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

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Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Role in Courthouse Shooting

MARQUIS ISREAL, also known as “Garf” or “Gbaby,” 25, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 210 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

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Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in 2 Shootings Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

JACQUON BENEJAN, also known as “Blick,” 20, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to 97 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of…

Department of Justice Press Releases

Bridgeport Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANTHONY FIGUEROA-GONZALEZ, 29, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to…

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 78 Months for Federal Gun Possession Offense

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHAZ DEAR, also known as “Spazz,” 24, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L.…

Government News

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

PEORIA, Ill. – A Bridgeport, Illinois, man, Billy Joe Kocher, 49, of the 300 block of Olive Street, was sentenced on October 20, 2021, to 10 years in prison, to be followed…

Bridgeport Marina Owner Who Illegally Scuttled Abandoned Vessels in Long Island Sound is Sentenced

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN MAGNESS, 72, of Bristol, Maine, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport…

Government News

Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violent Acts

TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooly in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from a murder and other…

Gang Member Admits Role in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting

ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to racketeering and attempted murder offenses stemming from his participation…

Bridgeport Man Admits Participating in Gang-Related Shootings

DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today to a racketeering offense stemming from his participation in gang-related shootings, including a shooting in front of a state courthouse…

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13-Year-Old Reported Missing in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Multiple Shootings Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

Foster Child Kidnapped by Biological Father in Bridgeport Park

Gang Member Involved in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms

Bridgeport Man Admits Committing Robberies in Stratford and New Haven

Bridgeport Man Charged with Gun Trafficking Offenses

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shootings Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Bridgeport Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty

Bridgeport Heroin Distributor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violence

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Role in Courthouse Shooting

Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in 2 Shootings Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

Bridgeport Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 78 Months for Federal Gun Possession Offense

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Bridgeport Marina Owner Who Illegally Scuttled Abandoned Vessels in Long Island Sound is Sentenced

Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violent Acts

Gang Member Admits Role in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting

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