Two men were sentenced to years in prison for their roles in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business. Luis Mercado, age 55, of Bridgeport, and 35-year-old Luis Mejias, of Waterbury, were sentenced on…
A 33-year-old man was sentenced for his role in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business.George Rivera, of Danbury, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 29, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of sup…
When police finally stopped the car and arrested its occupants - Luis Mercado and Cominick Gonzalez - they discovered the men were carrying containers of gasoline. An investigation revealed that Mercado and Gonzalez were part of a group that federal prosecutors said was led by Rivera and they were hunting for someone who owed Rivera thousands of dollars.