By Tiffany Williams - A police officer in New London, Connecticut, has found himself entangled in legal trouble once again, as he was arrested for the third time in connection with a domestic violence incident from last year.  Officer Julio Gil-Martinez, 28, is under scrutiny after authorities reported that he violated a protective order last … Continue reading New London, Connecticut Police Officer Charged With First-Degree Stalking

By Tiffany Williams - Organized retail crime (ORC) has emerged as a significant multibillion-dollar issue in the United States, characterized by coordinated efforts of groups conspiring to steal a wide range of merchandise from retail establishments and subsequently reselling these stolen goods for financial gain. The implications of ORC extend beyond mere theft—it poses a … Continue reading Organized Retail Crime: An In-Depth Overview – Connecticut State Police Arrests Man Implicated in Over 200 Documented Thefts or Attempted Thefts In New England

By Tiffany Williams - On January 30, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Leroy Neville White, 30, a Jamaican fugitive from the United States.  Since December 31, 2018, White has been wanted by Jamaican authorities for shooting with intent. White illegally entered the U.S. on July 11, 2022, and he was arrested. After appearing before … Continue reading Fugitive From Jamaica Arrested After Serving Sentence In Connecticut and Removed From U.S.

By Tiffany Williams - On February 13, 2025, at approximately 3:44 PM, Troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport were alerted to a road rage incident that happened on Route 15 South in the area of Exit 52.  The incident came to light when the reporting party contacted 911, conveying that he was involved in a … Continue reading Connecticut State Police Arrest Steven Moore For Threatening With A Firearm On The 1st Degree

By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut State Police arrested Amanda C Wells, 37, of New Milford, Connecticut following a motor vehicle vehicle stop on Route 7 in North Canaan, Connecticut for Interfering with an Officer; Use of Drug Paraphernalia; Sale of Narcotic Substance; Criminal Possession of a Firearm/Ammo/Defense Weapon; Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine; … Continue reading Female Offender Arrested For Possession of a Firearm Following  A Motor Vehicle Stop In North Canaan, Connecticut

By Tiffany Williams - On November 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police arrested two individuals, Joseph T. Walker, 34, and Jada Disire Williams, 24, both from Worcester, Massachusetts, in connection with a series of criminal offenses. The charges they face include Possession of Burglar Tools, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Larceny in the 4th Degree, … Continue reading 2 People From Worcester, MA. Arrested for Criminal Mischief, Larceny, and Identity Theft in Connecticut

By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut State Police on Thursday arrested Anthony Benvenuto 54 of Enfield, Connecticut. Benvenuto was charged with Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Without Minimum Insurance, Reckless Driving, Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs (Third Offense), Failure to Maintain Proper Lane- Limited Access Highway, and Illegal Operation … Continue reading Anthony Benvenuto of Enfield, Connecticut Arrested For DUI Twice In 4 Days

By Tiffany Williams - In a recent incident in New Britain, Connecticut, law enforcement officers made arrests related to illegal narcotics sales and activity at the CTFastrak location in the downtown area. On October 10, Connecticut State Police responded to reports of suspected narcotic sales and activity at CTFastrak. Using the surveillance camera system at … Continue reading 3 Men Arrested In New Britain, Connecticut For Illegal Narcotics Sales And Activity

By Tiffany Williams - Justin Cabrera, also known as “J.U.,” aged 25 and hailing from Waterbury, appeared before the United States District Court in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Monday. He pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with racketeering, as well as a charge of carrying and … Continue reading Waterbury, CT. Gang Member Pleads Guilt To Charges In Connection To Shooting And Attempted Murder

By Tiffany Williams - In Bridgeport, Connecticut, on August 1, Paul Sykes, age 54, of Bridgeport was sentenced to 20 years to serve.  Following a week-long trial in May, a six-person jury deliberated less than half a day before finding Sykes guilty of Possession of Child Pornography in the First Degree. The State’s Attorney called … Continue reading Bridgeport, Connecticut Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Possession of Child Pornography

By Tiffany Williams - On Monday in Danbury, Connecticut, Judge Charles M. Stango sentenced Jacques Carter, age 29 of Danbury, to 28 years in prison, execution suspended after 15 years, followed by 25 years of probation.  On November 7, 2023 a jury found Carter guilty on five counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, … Continue reading Danbury, Connecticut Man Who Sexually Assaulted A Child Sentenced To 28 Years In Prison

By Tiffany Williams - Frank Jamont Best, also known as “JB,” and “Cash,” 50, of Bridgeport, CT, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to approximately 37 months in prison, time already served, and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to … Continue reading Bridgeport, CT Man Sentenced For Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

By Tiffany Williams - Donell Allick Jr., also known as “D-Nice,” 25, of New Haven, CT. has pleaded guilty to a racketeering offense before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven, CT.  During a joint law enforcement investigation of a gang war between members and associates of the Exit 8 street gang and … Continue reading New Haven, CT. Gang Member Pleads To Racketeering Offense and Admits Role in 2022 Murder of Kenneth Cloud

By Tiffany Williams - On Friday at the US District Court in Hartford, CT., U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala sentenced Issachamil Torres, also known as “Chamil,” 38, of Hartford, to 66 months  in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.  On May 7, 2024, Torres pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and to … Continue reading Hartford, CT. Man Sentenced To 66 Months For Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

By Tiffany Williams - Devin Suggs, also known as “JB,” a 20-year-old violent street gang member with the Exit 8 street gang in New Haven, CT., was sentenced July 29, 2024 by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in New Haven to 168 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. On February … Continue reading Devin Suggs, also known as “JB,” A Violent New Haven, CT. Gang Member Is Sentenced to 168 Months In Prison

By Tiffany Williams - Police in Meriden, Connecticut are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a woman just after 10:00 p.m. Monday night.  Meriden Police responded to the area of 161 State St for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located the victim who had been shot. She was pronounced … Continue reading Woman Fatally Shot In Meriden, Connecticut Monday Night

By Tiffany Williams - A man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, Shardel Ragin, was found guilty of murder by a jury in Bridgeport Superior Court on Friday. The murder was committed in 2017 when Ragin fatally shot Max Antoine, a man from Stamford, Connecticut. In addition to the murder charge, Ragin was also found guilty of criminal … Continue reading Shardel Ragin of Bridgeport Found Guilty For 2017 Murder of Max Antoine

By Tiffany Williams - In New Haven, Connecticut on Mknday a judge sentenced Lawrence Maenza, age 45, of East Haven to 15 years in prison for two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. On February 1, 2024, a Superior Court jury in New … Continue reading East Haven, CT Man Sentenced to 10 Years For Sexual Assault In The First Degree

By Thomas Boyd - Over the weekend, a stabbing incident occurred in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, which has led to the arrest of a suspect by Bridgeport Police.  The suspect, identified as David Raphael, aged 24 and a resident of Bridgeport, was taken into custody on Saturday night and has been charged with first-degree assault.  Raphael … Continue reading Bridgeport, Connecticut Man Arrested After Stabbing Outside G’smoke Shop