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Bridgeport player hits the $100K jackpot in Cash5 game

Local News ReportDecember 26, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT – A lucky Cash5 player in Bridgeport won $100,000 in a recent drawing, securing the top prize with a ticket purchased at Ali Shell Mart. The winning ticket marks another big win for the Connecticut Lottery’s Cash5 game, which is a favorite among players across the state. Cash5 offers daily drawings with exciting jackpots, giving players multiple chances to win significant prizes. Winners are encouraged to sign the back of their tickets and claim their prizes within the allotted time. The Connecticut Lottery reminds all players to check their tickets carefully and to play responsibly.

Lucky lottery ticket earns Bridgeport resident $100K prize

Local News ReportDecember 11, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT – A lucky player from Bridgeport struck big, winning $100,000 on the Connecticut Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Grand Package Store, located in Bridgeport. The $500,000 Cashword game, a fan favorite, delivered one of its major prizes to the fortunate winner. This significant win continues to highlight the excitement surrounding Connecticut Lottery scratch-off games, which have created numerous winners across the state. The Connecticut Lottery reminds players that prizes over $50,000 must be claimed at a Lottery headquarters location and encourages all players to check their tickets carefully.

Bridgeport player wins $40K Keno prize at local fuel mart

Local News ReportDecember 7, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A lucky Keno player in Bridgeport is celebrating a $40,000 win, thanks to a ticket purchased at Extra Fuel Mart, Connecticut Lottery officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket, sold at the Bridgeport retailer, secured the player a major prize in the popular draw game, which features chances to win up to $1 million. Keno is drawn every four minutes, giving players multiple opportunities each day to win prizes by matching numbers from a field of one through 80. The Connecticut Lottery reminds all players to check their tickets carefully and encourages winners to sign the back of

Bridgeport lottery player wins $25K on lucky ticket

Local News ReportNovember 28, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Bridgeport resident is celebrating a $25,000 lottery win after purchasing their lucky ticket at Wheels #172 in Bridgeport. The ticket, sold at the convenience store, delivered the substantial cash prize to the winner, who has not yet been publicly identified. Wheels #172, a frequent stop for locals, joins the list of retailers in Connecticut associated with major lottery payouts. The Connecticut Lottery continues to see winners claim impressive prizes as part of its statewide games, adding to the excitement in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Resident Wins $50K on Scratch-Off

Local News ReportSeptember 24, 20240

STRATFORD, CT — A lucky lottery player from Bridgeport has won $50,000 on the 5X The Money 18th Edition scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nilkanth Stratford Inc, located in Stratford. The popular scratch-off game offers players the chance to win up to $50,000. For more information on 5X The Money and other Connecticut Lottery games, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s official website.

Stamford Police Arrest Bridgeport Man in Sex Trafficking Investigation

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 5, 20240

STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit has arrested a Bridgeport man in connection with an ongoing sex trafficking investigation at a Stamford hotel. Sean Lewis, 45, was taken into custody on August 28 after detectives obtained an arrest warrant and executed a search of his Bridgeport residence. Lewis faces multiple charges, including Trafficking of Persons, Unlawful Restraint in the 2nd Degree, Promoting Prostitution in the 1st and 2nd Degrees, Assault in the 2nd and 3rd Degrees, and Illegal Use of a Payment Card. The arrest was carried out with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department,

Bridgeport Shopper Wins $2 Million Jackpot from Pops Grocery Store in Easton

Local News ReportAugust 29, 20240

EASTON, Conn. — A lucky ticket purchased at Pops Grocery Store in Easton has won a $2 million jackpot. The winning ticket, connected to a resident from nearby Bridgeport, was drawn on Tuesday, August 27. The fortunate winner will receive the full $2 million prize, marking a significant win in the local area. Pops Grocery Store, where the ticket was purchased, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Lottery officials have yet to reveal the winner’s identity.

Federal Indictment Charges Four Bridgeport Men with Armed Robbery Spree

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 11, 20240

HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted four Bridgeport men for their involvement in a series of armed robberies. The accused are Elijah Raffington, 21; Rajonne Blake, also known as “Ray Ray,” 25; Shasson Daniels, 20; and Mickyeem Profit, 21. The indictment, issued under seal on July 11, 2024, and unsealed on August 1, 2024, following Blake’s arrest, details multiple incidents of gunpoint robberies at retail stores and an Amazon delivery truck in late 2022 and early 2023. Notable incidents include the December 15, 2022, robbery at Omega Deli in

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Activities

Breaking Local News ReportMay 25, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Jauwan Edwards, known as “Yaya,” a 26-year-old Bridgeport resident, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement with the violent street gang, Original North End (O.N.E.). The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley, also includes three years of supervised release following his imprisonment. The announcement was made by various officials including Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and leaders from multiple federal and state law enforcement agencies. This case is part of a broader crackdown on gang violence in Bridgeport, involving extensive coordination among

Bridgeport Fentanyl Dealer Involved in Overdose Death Sentenced to Federal Prison

Indira PatelMay 11, 20240

According to court documents and statements made in court, in the early morning hours of April 23, 2020, a 23-year-old woman was discovered unconscious in her bedroom of her Bronx, New York residence. Law enforcement and medical personnel responded to the scene and she was pronounced dead. Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia were recovered from the scene, and the victim’s autopsy found that she died of “acute fentanyl intoxication.” The investigation revealed that Oliver sold the victim fentanyl shortly before her overdose death; that he knew she had not used opioids for some time before the sale; that he warned her

Illegal Immigrant Wanted for Rape of Child Captured in Bridgeport

Indira PatelMarch 19, 20240

BOSTON — ICE agents in Boston arrested a 40-year-old unlawfully present fugitive being sought by law enforcement authorities in Brazil for statutory rape of a minor. Deportation officers from Boston apprehended the Brazilian national Feb.14 near his residence in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “In addition to violating our immigration laws, this unlawfully present fugitive is wanted for the rape of a minor in his home country,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “Such individuals present a danger to the safety of the residents in our New England communities. ERO Boston remains dedicated to apprehending, arresting and removing any such

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Social Security Fraud Scheme

Charlie DwyerMarch 10, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT – In a significant development, Trovoy Dixon, a 31-year-old resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, pleaded guilty to money laundering related to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting the Social Security Administration (SSA). This plea was announced by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Sharon MacDermott, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General, Boston – New York Field Division. Court documents and courtroom statements reveal that in 2021, unidentified fraudsters orchestrated a scheme to defraud the SSA using stolen identities. They manipulated the SSA into redirecting legitimate

Four People Shot in Bridgeport Shooting, Vehicle Crash Reported

Adam DevineJanuary 31, 20240

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Downtown Bridgeport witnessed a chaotic scene with a shooting and a subsequent motor vehicle accident at 12:50 p.m. Police responding to the 1100 block of Main Street found a two-car accident. A 27-year-old Milford man, an occupant of one of the cars, was shot in the buttocks and is now in stable condition at a local hospital. Additionally, a 29-year-old Naugatuck woman and a 57-year-old Naugatuck woman were hospitalized with injuries from the crash, also in stable condition. A fourth victim, a 23-year-old Bridgeport man, walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, believed

Bridgeport Man Who Trafficked Cocaine Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

Indira PatelDecember 15, 20230

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS CEPEDA, also known as “Doogie,” 35, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 70 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for trafficking cocaine. According to court documents and statements made in court, an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and the Connecticut State Police determined that a drug trafficking organization headed by Landdy Rodriguez, also known as “Oso,” was obtaining kilogram-quantities of cocaine through the

Bridgeport Teen Charged with 2 Gunpoint Robberies

Indira PatelDecember 8, 20230

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, and Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a four-count indictment charging DERRICK RIVERA, 19, of Bridgeport, with offenses released to two armed robberies of Bridgeport businesses. As alleged in the indictment, on November 11, 2022, Rivera committed a gunpoint robbery of a barbershop located on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport, and, on November 25, 2022, Rivera robbed a restaurant located on Wade Street in Bridgeport. During the second robbery,

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges

Indira PatelNovember 28, 20230

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KENNETH JOYNER, 33, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today in Bridgeport federal court to firearm and drug offenses. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 25, 2022, Bridgeport Police stopped Joyner’s car for motor vehicle violations. Joyner was arrested after he was found in possession of a loaded Polymer P80 9mm semi-automatic pistol (“ghost gun”) and several bags of marijuana that he intended to sell. A subsequent search of Joyner’s residence revealed a loaded Ruger P95 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an obliterated serial number,

Federal Jury Finds 2 Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty of Racketeering Offenses

Indira PatelNovember 22, 20230

A federal jury in Bridgeport has found JOSHUA GILBERT, also known as “Lor Heavy,” 22, and LORENZO CARTER, also known as “Zo,” 29, guilty of racketeering offenses related to their involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang. The trial before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley began on October 18 and the jury returned the guilty verdicts yesterday. Today’s announcement was made by Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter; Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division

Bridgeport Man Charged with Trafficking Guns from Georgia to Connecticut

Indira PatelOctober 18, 20230

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, and Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter today announced that a federal grand jury in Bridgeport has returned an indictment charging TYREE THOMAS, 36, of Bridgeport, with offenses relating to the illegal trafficking of firearms from Georgia to Connecticut. The indictment was returned on July 19, 2023, and Thomas was arrested in Florida on September 6. He appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport and pleaded not guilty to the charges. As alleged in the indictment

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Nine Months for Amazon Fraud Scheme

Indira PatelSeptember 30, 20230

HARTFORD, CT – Kenoy Stewart, a 27-year-old resident of Bridgeport, was sentenced today to nine months in prison for defrauding Amazon.com, Inc. through a complex scheme involving multiple vendor accounts and fabricated documents. U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson issued the sentence, which also includes three years of supervised release. Stewart was ordered to pay full restitution for the $1,063,762.82 he defrauded from Amazon. Stewart created multiple vendor accounts on Amazon’s platform, often using false identities. He falsely represented to Amazon that he was shipping valuable merchandise for sale, later claiming these shipments had been lost. Amazon, deceived by the

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 50 Months for Racketeering Offense

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 22, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Harry Batchelor, known as “Bookie,” 27, was sentenced today to 50 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for racketeering activities related to his membership in a violent Bridgeport street gang. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden. The conviction stems from ongoing investigations by the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police into multiple gangs in Bridgeport. Batchelor was a member of the East End gang, which has been involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other violent activities. The gang is allied with other criminal groups

Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Grand Jury

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 22, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Tae’Ron Womack, 22, pleaded guilty to making a false declaration before a federal grand jury, as announced by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley and other law enforcement officials. The plea comes as part of a broader investigation by the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police into local gangs involved in narcotics trafficking and violent activities. Womack had been summoned before a grand jury in July 2020 due to the use of his car in the shooting death of Myreke Kenion on January 26, 2020. When shown a picture of Jaheim Warren, who was

Downtown Bridgeport Shooting Sends One to Hospital

Leo CanegaSeptember 21, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – On Tuesday night, an incident occurred in Bridgeport, resulting in one man being shot. A lieutenant from the Bridgeport Police Department was on patrol near West Avenue when he heard multiple gunshots around 9 p.m. Shortly after, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call about a male victim who had been shot and was en route to a hospital in a private vehicle. The vehicle, riddled with bullet holes, was later found near the Bridgeport Train Station on Water Street and Fairfield Avenue. The 33-year-old victim, a resident of Bridgeport, suffered a gunshot wound to the

Two Dead in Early Morning Bridgeport Shooting

Erica SchmidtSeptember 13, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Two men were killed early Tuesday in a shooting incident in Bridgeport. The shooting occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Carleton Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Department was alerted to the gunfire by a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive 21-year-old man from Ansonia lying face down in the street. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Shortly after, a 30-year-old Bridgeport man was found in a nearby driveway, also suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad

Man in Critical Condition Following Bridgeport Shooting

Leo CanegaSeptember 9, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – A 56-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot last Thursday night on the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Bridgeport Police responded to the scene around 11:45 p.m. after the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system alerted them to several gunshots. Evidence was located at crime scenes on Washington Terrace and Park Avenue. The man was transported to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The Bridgeport Police Department’s detective bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department.

Separate Bridgeport Shootings Leave Two in Stable Condition

Adam DevineJuly 4, 20230

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport Police are currently investigating two separate shootings that occurred over the weekend, leaving two individuals in stable condition in local hospitals. The first incident occurred early Sunday morning around 1:15 a.m. in the 100 block of William Street, where a 43-year-old Shelton man was attacked. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his legs and contusions to the head. The attacker, described as an unknown male wearing all black clothing and a black mask, fled the scene. An hour later, Bridgeport Police officers patrolling Main and Gold streets heard gunfire. Running towards the sound, they found a