Bridgeport man on suicide watch after murder charge in brother s death
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Police at the scene after a homicide in Bridgeport, Conn., on Jan. 20, 2021. Capt. Kevin Gilleran said 34-year-old Angel Valle died after he was allegedly stabbed by his brother, 25-year-old Julian Daivon Valle around 2 a.m. Wednesday.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Police and neighbors look on near the scene of a fatal stabbing that happened overnight on Pennsylvania Ave., in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Police and neighbors look on near the scene of a fatal stabbing that happened overnight on Pennsylvania Ave., in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Bridgeport man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend while out on bond
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Fairfield County Courthouse on Golden Hill StreetNed Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT A local man out on bond for allegedly choking his ex-girlfriend cut off his GPS anklet, allegedly broke into her home with a hammer and punched her in the face in front of her children, according to police.
Giovani Rios, 28, was charged Friday with third-degree assault, breach of peace, risk of injury to children and violating a protective order.
“I have mental health issues and I cut the bracelet (GPS) off,” Rios said from his cell in the lockup of the Golden Hill Street courthouse during his arraignment Friday afternoon despite repeated warnings to remain silent by Superior Court Judge Peter McShane.
Bridgeport man on suicide watch after murder charge in brother s death
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Police at the scene after a homicide in Bridgeport, Conn., on Jan. 20, 2021. Capt. Kevin Gilleran said 34-year-old Angel Valle died after he was allegedly stabbed by his brother, 25-year-old Julian Daivon Valle around 2 a.m. Wednesday.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Police and neighbors look on near the scene of a fatal stabbing that happened overnight on Pennsylvania Ave., in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Police and neighbors look on near the scene of a fatal stabbing that happened overnight on Pennsylvania Ave., in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Police: man awaiting trial arrested with assault rifle, drugs
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Fairfield County Courthouse on Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT A local man free on bond while awaiting trial in an assault case was charged Thursday after police said they found guns and drugs in his home.
Michael Jefferson, 33, of William Street, was charged with illegal possession of an assault rifle, criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine and illegally altering a firearm.
“He was out on $250,000 bond for a violent felony and on parole for similar charges,” Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Pamela Esposito argued during Jefferson’s arraignment hearing Thursday morning.
Police: Bridgeport gunfire leads to I-95 chase, crash in Norwalk
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Four people were arrested early Tuesday after a stolen vehicle crashed in Norwalk following a pursuit by police on I-95, according to Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport Emergency Management. Three juveniles and one one adult were arrested. Terriance Edward Williams, 19, of Bridgeport, was charged with illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, possession of a large magazine of ammunition, interfering with an officer, three counts of reckless endangerment and engaging police in pursuit. He was held on $200,000 bond.Bridgeport Police photo
BRIDGEPORT A city teenager allegedly fleeing a shooting scene early Tuesday is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase to Norwalk where he crashed near a car dealership.