#Bridgeport CT–This morning, detectives arrested Anthony Reeves, 34 of 555 Trumbull Avenue in connection with the June 7th, 2017 homicide of Jason Nieves. Reeves allegedly shot Nieves twice while they were in a stolen car at the corner of Houston Ave and Dodd Ave. Nieves’ body remained in the car for several hours until Reeves returned with Larry Tinsley and they set the car and Nieves on fire. Reeves is charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Arson in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Larceny in the Third Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond. Thank you to all the officers and detectives that worked on this case, which was led by Detective Martin Heanue.

(Bridgeport Police Press Release)

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