Bradley replied with a shushing emoticon, the indictment says. 3. In arguing for his release on a lower bond, Glasser said Bradley has been aware he was the target of a criminal investigation for some time and should not be viewed as a flight risk. He said there does not have to be this one conspiracy or one big racketeering enterprise. "AJ" Perez has resigned after being arrested and charged with fraud by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United. The victims vehicle had approximately 23 entry bullet holes in the drivers side and windshield area. Gaines is detained in state custody on unrelated charges. Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media NEW HAVEN Bridgeport Councilman Michael DeFilippo has been. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The six defendants are also charged with conspiracy to commit murder/conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon. Press Release. I also want to thank all of our federal and state partners. I applaud the collaborative efforts of the Bridgeport Police Department, ATF, FBI and DEA in bringing those who are alleged to be responsible for this reckless and violent incident to stand trial for their actions. Due to the overnight inclement weather , the lottery's Rocky Hill offices were closed on Tuesday. As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging four Bridgeport men with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder. Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, a major proponent of the gambling bill, was named as the acting co-chair of the committee. Armando "A.J." The charges stem from his run for the . Two private attorneys with insight into the inner workings of federal probes Stanley Twardy Jr. and Christopher Mattei said it is not unusual for authorities to start with one area of interest, and eventually branch out to others. Based on the current available information regarding Senator Bradley, I have taken a first step to protect the integrity of the State Senate, Looney said. who endorsed Ganims comeback and was hired as an aide. The indictment alleges that GHB/Hotz members and associates distributed heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana and Percocet pills; committed numerous acts of violence against rival gang members and other individuals, and celebrated their criminal conduct on social media websites such as Facebook and YouTube. Charges are only allegations, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Floor 25 The State Elections Enforcement Commission, which administers the Citizens Election Program, denied Bradley the general election grant after an investigation prompted by two complaints, one by an opponent, Aaron Turner, and another by Maria Pereira. A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging MIGUEL ACEVEDO, 40, of Meriden, with cocaine trafficking offenses. An official website of the United States government. Bellis had also ordered a transcript of that second ruling for a third primary, issued Nov. 30, be sent to the Chief States Attorney, the Secretary of the State and to federal authorities. But you should be looking at this guy, too. That helps them (defendants) when it comes to sentencing., And, Twardy noted, in his experience, The larger the city, the more money. A rain garden is an area dug slightly below the surrounding area that can catch and collect rainfall and keep it from carrying pollutants downstream. Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. Fetti, a member and associate of the GHB/Hotz gang; On September 18, 2019, Wright shot and attempted to kill Marquis Isreal, a.k.a. ASANTE GAINES, a.k.a. The Connecticut Department of Public Safety provides crime statistics for the City of Bridgeport. In early February 2019, federal authorities subpoenaed City Hall for three years worth of records involving scrap metal sales and public facilities contracts. U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut, Total of 22 Bridgeport gang members charged federally in the last year, Indictment Charges 8 Gang Members with Drug Trafficking, Multiple Attempted Murders, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses, Meriden Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking Offenses, Man Who Robbed and Murdered Stamford Jeweler Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison, Indictment Charges 8 Gang Members With Drug Trafficking, Multiple Attempted Murders. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. The victims vehicle had approximately 23 entry bullet holes in the drivers side and windshield area. Garf, 24 As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging four Bridgeport men with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder. Twenty one Bridgeport gang . gang; On October 17, 2019, Donald agreed with other East End gang members to shoot and attempt to kill Joshua Gilbert, a member and associate of the O.N.E. Bridgeport Board of Education Chair Jessica Martinez listens as fellow board member Chris Taylor gives his reasons for voting for her ouster during a special meeting of the board in Bridgeport, Conn. on Monday, March 2, 2020. The more temptations, the more people cross the line.. Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison. KYRAN DANGERFIELD, 24, Bradley, 37, is a lawyer and former city school board member who was elected to the Senate in 2018. Have a question about Government Services? The assault offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and the attempted offenses carry a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging MIGUEL ACEVEDO, 40, of Meriden, with cocaine trafficking offenses. So the FBI absolutely should be looking at election fraud, Clark said. Republicans want tougher penalties for domestic abusers, including life in prison without release. A Bridgeport man is facing a federal charge after local police allegedly found him in possession of a loaded handgun in April, the U.S. attorney's office announced Thursday. Drug dealers and street gangs value their own profits over human life, and are responsible for fueling drug addiction and much of the violent crimes across New England. HARRY BATCHELOR, also known as Bookie, 24. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Todays announcement was made by John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, States Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Police Chief Armando J. Perez; Kelly D. Brady, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England. It absolutely should be looking at if a police chief cheated on an exam. According to a 24-page indictment, Bradley and a co-defendant Jessica Martinez, his former campaign treasurer and Bridgeport Board of Education member are accused of scheming to obtain. Great job by the state here. DEA and its local, state and federal partners are dedicated to bringing to justice those that commit these crimes.. Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford returned an indictment yesterday charging Bridgeport City Council member MICHAEL DEFILIPPO, 35, with . (Shutterstock) BRIDGEPORT, CT A 33 . KYRAN DANGERFIELD, 24, March 2, 2023. Clark said all five of the recent Bridgeport arrests meet the mission objective of the FBIs anti-corruption program. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS BOSTON (AP) The former manager of a Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles branch has agreed to plead guilty to federal extortion charges for allegedly taking bribes . Word of Bradleys arrest spread quickly to the state Capitol, but spokesmen for the Senate Democratic majority and Gov. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Floor 25 Floor 25 Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and Meriden Police Chief Roberto Rosado today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging MIGUEL ACEVEDO, 40, of Meriden, with cocaine trafficking offenses. THOMAS R. SAINT, 67, of Newtown, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in Bridgeport federal court to one count of tax evasion. Through Project Longevity, community members and law enforcement directly engage with members of groups that are prone to commit violence and deliver a community message against violence, a law enforcement message about the consequences of further violence and an offer of help for those who want it. gang; On December 8, 2019, Wright shot and attempted to kill Arvan Smith, a.k.a. The complaint centered on Bradleys using a party hosted by his law firm, Bradley, Denkovich & Karayiannis, to kick off his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Senate in 2018, when he won the first of his two terms. The indictment is part of on-going investigations by local, state and federal law enforcement targeting drug-driven violence in cities like Bridgeport and Hartford. Tolland County resident David Kamal, age 60, of Stafford, formerly of Hebron, was charged in an 11-count indictment and will face years in prison if found guilty, US Attorney Leonard Boyle announced. Lock Adams also did not respond to a request for his own view of federal investigators strategy in Bridgeport. 157 Church Street Proceed straight to the third traffic light. GHB/Hotz members and associates also committed acts of intimidation and made threats to deter potential witnesses to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities. The arrest comes on a day when the Senate was set to debate final passage of a bill legalizing sports betting and online gambling, an issue under the jurisdiction of the committee that Bradley had co-chaired, the Public Safety and Security Committee. Bradley illegally used personal funds for the kickoff, and his campaign falsified records of campaign donations to cover that up, the indictment said. U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut, Indictment Charges Bridgeport Gang Members with Drug Trafficking, Committing 4 Murders, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, Meriden Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking Offenses, Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses, Man Who Robbed and Murdered Stamford Jeweler Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison, Indictment Charges Bridgeport Gang Members With Drug Trafficking, Committing 4 Murders. Bridgeport's police chief and its acting personnel director were arrested on federal charges of fraud in an alleged scheme to rig the city's examination process for the chief in 2018 to. Main Office: The alleged brazen violent acts by these individuals showed their blatant disregard for life of innocent people entering and exiting the court house. Gun violence, group member violence, drug activity, etc., have been an expressed concern of the residents within our communities; therefore, we have taken an even greater proactive approach by applying resources to and collaborating with these agencies, and are now witnessing the benefits of these partnerships. He also has covered politics for the Stamford Advocate and the city of Norwalk for The Norwalk Hour. MARIA DEL CARMEN SANCHEZ POTRERO, also known as Maria Carmela Sanchez, 69, and APOLINAR FRANCISCO PAREDES ESPINOZA, also known as Pancho, 56, both of citizens of Mexico residing in Hartford, were arrested yesterday on federal criminal complaints charging each with offenses stemming from their smuggling of aliens into the U.S., harboring them at their Hartford residence, forcing them to work, and threatening to harm them in various ways if they failed to pay exorbitant fees, interest and other living expenses. Only a couple of people, and theyre not going to be talking.. As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a superseding indictment charging eight Bridgeport gang members with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking and multiple attempted murders. They appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitsimmons via video conference and are detained. A lock ( Benejan was arrested on February 19. These indictments should be a clear message that we will not allow our communities to continue being plagued by violence., Addressing gang violence head on continues to be a top priority for the FBI and our law enforcement partners, said FBI Special Agent in Charge Sundberg. The U.S. Attorneys Office and the Bridgeport States Attorneys Office are jointly supervising the investigation, and federal and state prosecutors worked seamlessly to ensure that appropriate charges were brought.
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