21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting…

Stamford Police Arrest Man in Downtown Stamford on Drug Trafficking Charges

STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit arrested a 42-year-old man, identified as Adrian Clack, on Wednesday, August 14, in connection with the possession of significant quantities of…

Stamford Police Arrest Juvenile Suspect in High-Risk Raid on Fairfield Avenue

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Police Major Crime and Narcotic Detectives, with support from the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team, executed a high-risk warrant on Fairfield Avenue in the westside of Stamford on…

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Waterbury Gang Member Receives 18-Year Federal Prison Sentence

WATERBURY, CT—D’Andre Burrus, also known as “Dopeman,” a 30-year-old member of a violent street gang in Waterbury, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…

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Stamford Police and Federal Agencies Arrest Suspected Narcotics Dealer

STAMFORD, CT—A significant narcotics investigation by the Stamford Police Department (SPD) Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit, in collaboration with the DEA-Bridgeport Residence Office and other federal and local agencies, has resulted in…

Hartford Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine

HARTFORD, CT – Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Luis Ivan Diaz, 26, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill…

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New Haven Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery and Carjacking

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Robert Smith, also known as “Robbie,” a 20-year-old from New Haven, was sentenced today to 84 months in federal prison for his involvement in the armed robbery of a…

$100,000 Lottery Scratch Off Sold in Fairfield

BRIDGEPORT, CT—A Bridgeport resident has won a $100,000 prize in the $500,000 CASHWORD game. The winning ticket was bought at Super Stop & Shop #673 located in Fairfield. This victory was claimed…

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Six Charged in Norwalk Narcotics Trafficking Operation

NORWALK, CT – Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, along with officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Norwalk Police Department, announced the arrest of six individuals involved…

Pizzeria Workers Pull Victim from Fire in Connecticut

Norwalk, CT – A person burned during a blaze in Fairfield County was rescued by good Samaritans who work at a nearby restaurant. The incident occurred in Norwalk on Friday, April 26,…

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Waterbury Man Pleads Guilty in Attempted Drug Robbery

NEW HAVEN, CT – A Waterbury resident has admitted to participating in a planned robbery targeting drugs and money. Kareem Porter, known as “Reem,” 25, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs…

Connecticut Gang Member Heading to Prison

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Ezra Alves, a 23-year-old known by aliases “EJ” and “Ezzy,” and a recognized member of the violent 960 gang based in Waterbury, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal…

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$50,000 Powerball Prizes Awarded in Three West Virginia Towns

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – While the $563 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, three lucky Powerball players in West Virginia are celebrating $50,000 wins from the latest drawing. The winning tickets were sold…

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Fugitives Arrested in Connecticut for New York Shooting Incidents

New Haven, CT – In a collaborative effort, the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, Connecticut State Police, Bridgeport Police Department, New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, and New York Police…

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Six Individuals in Connecticut for Gun Trafficking

NEW HAVEN, CT — United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, together with James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Boston Field Division, and Bridgeport Police…

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Shooting on Hollister Avenue Leaves One in Critical Condition

BRIDGEPORT, CT – A 33-year-old man was critically injured following a shooting inside a home on Hollister Avenue, Bridgeport, last Sunday afternoon. The Bridgeport Police Department reported that officers were alerted around…

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MARSHALL TRIGG: Here’s How To Actually Stop Election Fraud

MARSHALL TRIGG: Here’s How To Actually Stop Election Fraud Marshall Trigg on December 13, 2023 Turns out Bridgeport has learned its lesson the hard way: preventing election fraud is far better than catching election fraud after…

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Indictment Charges Mexican National with Illegally Reentering U.S. after Deportation

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that CARLOS FERNANDEZ-BARRITOS, also known as “Ricardo Fernandez,” 30, a citizen of Mexico formerly residing in East Hartford, has…

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Former Enfield Resident Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that OCTAVIO RAZON-MEJIA, also known as “Pachas,” 37, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Enfield, was sentenced today by…