Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Arrest Armed Suspects, Recover Ghost Gun and Extended Magazine in Liquor Store Incident

https://youtu.be/QR7fHFRcht4 On 12/19/2024 Officers Montero, Salce, and Harry responded to the area of Madison Ave and Capitol Ave on speedy information of four parties with firearms inside of a nearby liquor store.  Upon responding to the area they located the four suspects walking in the parking lot of TD Bank.  The suspects fled from the parking lot attempting to evade Officers.  While fleeing, arrestee Ramiz Stevenson aged 18 from Bridgeport was observed throwing a firearm over the fence of a nearby home.  Ramiz Stevenson was taken into custody after a brief foot chase on Capitol Ave.  The firearm, a black Glock .40Cal pistol with a 30 round extended magazine was located and secured.  Canvassing Officers located a black backpack worn…

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ARREST MADE IN DEADLY AUGUST 2024 SHOOTING ON STRATFORD AVENUE

As a result of the criminal investigation led by the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Squad, Detective Jeffrey Holtz, under the direction of Sergeant Pasquale Feola, was able to secure an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Terence Jermaine Gallimore charging him for the August 17, 2024, murder of 28-year-old Brandaja Azjree Florence Winston and the non-fatal shooting of a 30-year-old Bridgeport man.  Gallimore is currently in DOC custody on unrelated domestic violence charges.  A habeas corpus petition was filed with the court on December 19, 2024.  Gallimore was brought before the court this morning and served with an outstanding warrant charging him for his direct involvement in the murder of Brandaja Winston and the non-fatal shooting of another male victim who will…

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Vehicle Break-Ins Surge Across Multiple Towns in Recent Days

A string of vehicle break-ins continues to affect local communities, with incidents reported in Trumbull and Stratford early this morning, following a series of similar crimes in Bridgeport earlier this week. The Trumbull Police Department responded to over 20 vehicles that had their windows smashed overnight between December 19 and 20, 2024. Authorities are urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent such crimes, reminding everyone to remove valuables and key fobs from their vehicles and report any suspicious activity to the police. This morning, another wave of vehicle break-ins was reported in Stratford. Between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. on December 20, 2024, multiple vehicles were targeted in the parking lots of the Target on Hawley Lane and Big Y.…

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Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Activate Cold Weather Protocol Until December 24, 2024

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the Office of Emergency Management advise all residents to be cautious from 12:00 PM of December 21st through 12:00 PM of December 24th as a period of intense cold will be in the Bridgeport area resulting in very low wind chill values that are forecasted to be below zero. Residents may utilize the below checklist as a guide to safety during cold weather: Check heating devices. Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home due to potential gas, carbon monoxide, and fire hazards. If using a generator, please follow manufacturing instructions given with packaging and do not use indoors. Ensure that pets are brought inside. Watch for ice on pipes and ground cover. Bundle up…

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Alleged Bridgeport U Shooter Turns Self In

18-year-old Dylan Cruz-Tillery of Queens NY has turned himself in for an extraditable warrant out of Bridgeport Connecticut for the October 29, 2024, shooting that occurred inside the Marina Dining Hall at the University of Bridgeport. The shooting injured one juvenile victim who was treated at an area hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm. This was a targeted shooting where Cruz-Tillery was familiar with the victim and had prior communication with him via social media. On the date of the incident, the shooting created an immediate lockdown at the university with a large security and police response. A firearm and several other items of evidentiary value were located, secured, and ultimately processed by the Bridgeport Police Department’s…

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Back-to-Back Vehicle Break-Ins Reported in Bridgeport

Bridgeport authorities are investigating two separate morning incidents of vehicle vandalism that occurred just a short drive apart. On December 17, at approximately 7:38 a.m., security at the University of Bridgeport reported that 5-6 vehicles had their windows smashed in an early morning act of vandalism. Then, on December 19 at around 6:08 a.m., multiple vehicles were broken into on the 50 block of Middle Street. The timing and proximity of these incidents, though more than 24 hours apart, have raised concerns among local residents. While it remains unclear if the two incidents are connected, the Bridgeport Police Department is actively investigating both cases. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions, such as removing personal and valuable items from their…

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Waterbury Man Arrested After Fleeing Police, Drugs Worth $18,000 Seized

On December 12, 2024, officers spotted a black BMW driving recklessly throughout various city streets at different times. The vehicle was observed in the North End, the East Side, and later back in the North End. Despite numerous attempts to conduct motor vehicle stops, these efforts were unsuccessful. Subsequently, dispatch reported that a vehicle had struck several cars on Main Street and Fairview Avenue, and a male suspect was fleeing the scene. Shortly thereafter, the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Jose Guillermo Rosado of Waterbury, was spotted on Westfield Avenue and taken into custody by Officer Sorie Kamara. An inventory search of the suspect's vehicle revealed significant evidence. Officers found 1,325 wax folds containing a white powder substance, which tested positive…

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Bridgeport News: Narcotics Arrest

On December 14, 2024, Officer Fischetti conducted a proactive walkthrough of the Charles F. Greene housing complex and observed several males loitering near Building 5. Officer Fischetti and Officer Lewin engaged with the group to ensure they were neither trespassing nor involved in the sale of narcotics. During this interaction, the males complained about another individual, Gregory Thompson, a 21-year-old who does not reside in the complex. While speaking with Thompson, he attempted to retrieve his wallet, at which point Officer Fischetti noticed a baggie of narcotics. Officer Fischetti attempted to secure Thompson’s arm, but Thompson fled, leading to a brief foot pursuit. Officers successfully detained Thompson and placed him under arrest. Upon searching Thompson, Officer Fischetti discovered 18.7 grams…

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