The last time the FBI made national headlines in Bridgeport was during Ganims previous administration. Loose Screw, 20 The other defendants are detained in federal or state custody. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Bradley, 37, is a lawyer and former city school board member who was elected to the Senate in 2018. Ganim served seven years in federal prison, waged a successful comeback for his old job in 2015 and was reelected in 2019. He appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah A.L. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. NORWALK A math coach at Brookside Elementary School is facing multiple charges after she demonstrated a "martial arts chokehold" on three students last week, causing one of them . Bridgeport resident Lamain Heard was sentenced this week to 37 months in federal prison in connection with an illegal firearm case, according to prosecutors. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the FBIs Safe Streets and Violent Crimes Task Forces, ATF, DEA, U.S. A Bridgeport City Council member resigned last month after he became the third elected official indicted on federal election fraud charges this year. OCDETF identifies, disrupts and dismantles drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs and transnational criminal organizations through a prosecutor-led and intelligence-driven approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT - 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 A man from Meriden has been indicted on federal charges in connection to alleged cocaine trafficking, officials said. ROBERT RALLO, 59, of New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 480 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release District of Connecticut 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. New Haven, CT 06510, Telephone: (203) 821-3700 A ban on most winter-time evictions and limits on late-charges for rent. Lock Brian A. "AJ" Perez has resigned after being arrested and charged with fraud by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against four former Washington Federal Bank for Savings employees for an alleged multiyear, $29 million embezzlement scheme that preceded the Bridgeport bank . March 4, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. A man from Meriden has been indicted on federal charges in connection to alleged cocaine trafficking, officials said. CM/ECF allows courts to accept filings over the internet, which immediately updates the docket. 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. The U.S. Attorneys Office and FBI, their policy is to neither deny nor confirm investigations. Armando "A.J." He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector via videoconference and is detained. A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging MIGUEL ACEVEDO, 40, of Meriden, with cocaine trafficking offenses. The East End gang has been aligned with other groups, including the PT Barnum Gang, the East Side gang and 150, which is a geographic gang based on the West Side of Bridgeport. Yamo, 24 Garf, 24 Marshals Service, for their collaborative effort in bringing these individuals to justice.. These recent arrests are just a peek into our overall strategy to reduce gun violence, prevent and dismantle gangs in Connecticut., This investigation is an example of ATFs commitment to working with our law enforcement partners at the Bridgeport Police Department, FBI and DEA, said ATF Special Agent in Charge Brady. Floor 25 March 2, 2023. Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co., 752 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 6608 Find homes for sale, market statistics, foreclosures, property taxes, real estate news, agent reviews, condos, neighborhoods on Blockshopper.com Bradleys appearance in court was viewable on Zoom, as the federal courts have been closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. February 23, 2023 Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Cocaine 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. Bradleys lawyer is James Glasser, the former chief of the criminal division in the U.S. Attorneys office. Marshals, and Bridgeport Police are actively investigating multiple Bridgeport-based groups whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder and other acts of violence. gang; On December 8, 2019, Wright shot and attempted to kill Arvan Smith, a.k.a. I also thank the forensic examiners at the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protections Division of Scientific Services for their timely and expert analysis pertaining to DNA and ballistic evidence that has been critical to this investigation. Upon arrival, investigators discovered that four victims had been shot while sitting inside a black Chevrolet Impala. Feds have arrested five Bridgeport officials in the last 10 months. DESHAWN BAUGH, 20, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for committing violent robberies of AT&T stores in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Ali was grazed in the head and shot in the left thumb, and Warren was grazed in the ribs. A federal jury in New Haven has found RAMON OQUENDO, also known as Mimo, 46, of Waterbury, guilty of narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses. The indictment charges Isreal, Gaines, Calderon, Blackwell and Jones with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, attempted murder/aiding and abetting in assault with a dangerous weapon, and attempted murder, all in violation of the Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (VCAR) statute. BRIDGEPORT Four alleged members of a city gang have been indicted by a federal grand jury on racketeering and murder charges as part of an ongoing federal, state and local law. 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. Perez had been acting chief for two-and-a-half years. Pueblo Felon Sentenced to 190 Months in Federal Prison for Drugs and Weapons Charges . gang; On January 26, 2020, Wright shot and killed Myreke Kenion and shot and attempted to kill DAndre Brown, both members and associates of the GHB/Hotz gang; On June 25, 2020, Dangerfield and JW, an East End associate who is now deceased, and another individual, shot and killed Tyler Ballew, a member and associate of the O.N.E. Among the violent acts committed by the gang, the indictment alleges that: If convicted, Donald, Wright and Dangerfield face a maximum term of imprisonment of life, and Hayes faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. And, this past Wednesday, City Councilman Michael DeFilippo was charged for alleged illegalities involving absentee or mail-in ballots. Have a question about Government Services? 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. This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the FBIs Safe Streets and Violent Crimes Task Forces, ATF, DEA, U.S. Acting U.S. Attorney Boyle noted that, in the past year, 24 members of the East End, O.N.E. In the case of DeFilippo, the federal charges against him were directly related to a very public, nearly 4-year-old court battle over the September 2017 Democratic Party primary he won. TREVON WRIGHT, also known as Tre, 19 Dunn also faces 18 to 24 months in prison. Donald, Wright, Dangerfield and Hayes are members or associates of the East End gang, which began as a local street gang based in the East End of Bridgeport, but currently has members and associates who are either incarcerated or living throughout Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Barnum housing project. Merriam via videoconference and was ordered detained. 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 . BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging five Bridgeport men with multiple offenses stemming from their alleged involvement in an afternoon shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January. A federal grand jury this week indicted Miguel Acevedo, 40, on two counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, the U.S. attorney's office, the Drug Enforcement Administration for New . Associated Press. U.S. Attorney Durham noted that, in the past year, 22 members of the GHB/Hotz, O.N.E. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A federal grand jury has indicted five aerospace executives and a former manager on charges of conspiring to limit workers' professional advancement and compensation, the U.S. Department of. And it raises the question: Does this mark the end of the line for the Daleys in Chicago politics, or at least the beginning of the end? TRAVON JONES, also known as Budda, 19 CHARLES ANTHONY BONILLA, also known as 30 Cal and Ant, 22 He was later released on a $250,000 bond. A federal jury in New Haven has found RAMON OQUENDO, also known as Mimo, 46, of Waterbury, guilty of narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses. Donald, Dangerfield and Hayes were previously detained and are in federal or state custody. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 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. In early February 2019, federal authorities subpoenaed City Hall for three years worth of records involving scrap metal sales and public facilities contracts. 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. These crimes rob the neighborhoods of safety and hold law abiding citizens of Connecticut hostage to drug-fueled lawlessness. (U.S.) Department of Justice investigations are often far reaching and go down several paths if the evidence leads in multiple directions, said Mattei, formerly chief of the financial fraud and public corruption unit for the U.S. Attorneys Office in Connecticut. CT proposal causes confusion, concern. Get CT Mirror emails in your inbox daily. Gov. An official website of the United States government. Looks like the state is trying to pass a law that towns cannot charge more than double the rate for beach parking passes that it charges residents. Former Bridgeport Personnel Director David Dunn leaves the United States Court House Federal Building in downtown Bridgeport, Conn., on Tuesday April 13, 2021. Press Release.