Feds: 8 Bridgeport gang members charged in 6 homicides
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A file photo of a Bridgeport, Conn., police vehicle.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT Eight alleged city gang members have been charged by a federal indictment this week in connection with homicides, attempted homicides, racketeering and drug trafficking, prosecutors announced Thursday.
A federal grand jury in New Haven on Monday returned the indictment, which was unsealed Thursday.
The indictment was the culmination of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and violence in Bridgeport.
Charged by the indictment are Keishawn Donald, 20, Trevon “Tre” Wright, 19, Kyran Dangerfield, 24, Eric “Heavyweight Champ” Hayes, 24, Travon “Budda” Jones, 19, Tyrone “Ty Ralph Lauren” Moore, 19, Charles “30 Cal” Anthony Bonilla, 22, and Harry “Bookie” Batchelor, 24.
Updated: 3:24 PM EDT May 7, 2021
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Officials announced Friday a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging a total of eight men involved in Bridgeport gangs.
The individuals are accused of conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder.
The superseding indictment, which was unsealed Thursday, charged an additional four men identified as:
Travon Jones, also known as “Budda,” 19
Tyrone Moore, also known as “Ty Ralph Lauren,” 19
Charles Anthony Bonilla, also known as “30 Cal” and “Ant,” 22
Harry Batchelor, also known as “Bookie,” 22
Bridgeport Police say back in January, the original indictment charged: