Fairfield County Man Wanted For Murder, Surrenders To Police
A Fairfield County man wanted in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend has surrendered to police.
Miguel Rojas, age 28, of Bridgeport, surrendered to police to face charges in connection to the Friday, Dec. 3 homicide of Jalen Parilla, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency management for Bridgeport.
According to witnesses, Rojas, who has two children with his ex-girlfriend, shot Parilla, age 37, of Stratford.
After the shooting, Parilla was rushed to Saint Vincent's Hospital where he died a short time later.
Following the homicide, police put out an urgent alert …
Fairfield Man Awaiting Trial Charged With Attempted Murder, Police Say
A Fairfield County man awaiting trial for allegedly assaulting a girlfriend has been arrested again for firing shots at another woman he used to date, police said.
Demetrius Young, age 27, of Bridgeport, turned himself in to police assigned to the US Marshal Service Task Force on Tuesday, Nov. 30, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport.
Young was charged with attempted murder for the Monday, Nov. 15, incident in which he fired shots at the victim, Appleby said.
According to Appleby, Bridgeport Police responded to a 'shot spotter' activation in the ar…
Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Cash During Large Fairfield County Drug Bust, Officials Say
A Fairfield County police officer has been accused of allegedly stealing cash during a large drug bust.
Bridgeport Police patrol officer Christopher Martin, age 54, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 11, and charged with larceny and tampering with evidence, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport.
According to Appleby, Martin, a 21-year veteran of the department, resigned as suspension paperwork was being prepared by the department.
The Bridgeport Police Department took immediate action by arresting him upon becoming aware of his actions," said Bridgeport Police Chi…
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students, Police Say
A teacher at a Fairfield County military academy has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing two students.
Litchfield County resident Samantha Peck, of Thomaston, a teacher at the Bridgeport Military Academy, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 8, by Bridgeport Police.
According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, Peck was arrested on two warrants, each charging her with sexual assault.
Peck was released after posting a $100,000 bond.
Appleby said the investigations are ongoing and the names of the victims have been withheld.
Fairfield County Man Shot Dead Steps Away From Nightclub, Police Say
A Fairfield County man was found shot to death just steps away from a popular nightclub he had just left.
Raheem Lynch, age 24, of Bridgeport, was killed around 2 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, just minutes after exiting, Mystique nightclub at 2456 Main St., in Bridgeport.
According to Scott Appleby, director of the Bridgeport Emergency Management, the shooting occurred only a few doors away from the club. A friend of Lynch drove him to Saint Vincent’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The motive for the shooting is still unclear, Appleby said.
The case is open and no suspect has bee…
Second Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Outside Club In Fairfield County
A second man has been apprehended for his alleged role in the shooting death of another man at a nightclub in Fairfield County.
Kadeem Frazer, age 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested for his role in the Saturday, Oct. 2, murder of Jonathan DaSilva at the VIP Lounge on Pembroke Street.
Frazer was driving the vehicle, as Robert Sorrells, who was arrested on October 21, fired the shots that killed the victim from the passenger’s seat of Frazer’s car, according to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for the City of Bridgeport.
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