Month: August 2017

Bridgeport News: Illegal Firearm Arrest…AGAIN

#Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Police today are reporting that following a traffic stop, officers arrested 35-year-old Federico Cannon of Bridgeport for illegal possession of a firearm and other charges.  On July 31, 2017, Bridgeport Task Force/Narcotics Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a black Acura, which was occupied by the driver, later identified as Larae Crawford and front seat passenger, later identified as Federico Cannon, aka “Rico”, born 06/07/82. During the stop, Cannon was observed making furtive movements and was removed from the vehicle for Officers Safety. Under his seat located a loaded nine millimeter, Sar Arms, Model SAR B6P, semiautomatic handgun.  Cannon was placed under arrest and was transported to the Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team headquarters for processing.  During questioning, Cannon was read his Miranda rights and waived his right to remain silent.  He later admitted to being in possession of the firearm.

 

“We are very serious about cracking down on illegal weapons,” said Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez.  “This arrest is a part of the department’s systematic approach to targeting high profile individuals who we feel are engaging in violent behavior, or have the potential to engage in violent criminal behavior.”

 

Cannon is currently on Federal Probation for firearms offenses and is a convicted felon. He is charged with Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Possession of a Firearm.  He was being held in lieu of $250,000 and was arraigned today.

 

Westport News: Multiple Charges Include Unlawful Reproduction of a Credit Card

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 19, 2017 the Westport Police were dispatched to the Bank of America located at 1815 Post Road East on a report of a male who had attempted to cash a fraudulent check. Prior to police arrival, the suspect had left the bank but we were advised that the suspect was last seen heading westbound on Post Road East driving a Volvo with New York plates. The car was located at Post Road East and Morningside Drive, and the operator was detained while this matter was being investigated further. The bank teller who reported the incident stated that at approx. 11:45 that morning the suspect, later identified as Steven Digsby, entered the bank and attempted to cash a check made out to the victim. In addition to the check, Mr. Digsby presented a PA driver’s license with his picture on it but the name on the license was the victim’s name. While processing the transaction, the teller pulled up the victim’s account profile and noticed that the date of birth on the profile was different than the one on the license. Further, there was a fraud alert on the victim’s account. As a result, the teller refused to process the transaction and Mr. Digsby left. A short time later, a customer turned in a wallet that was found inside the bank. The teller looked inside the wallet and located a NY driver’s license. The name on the license was Steven Digsby and the picture on the license matched the identity of the male who had just attempted to cash the fraudulent check. Realizing that he had left his wallet at the bank, Mr. Digsby returned about one hour later and asked if his wallet had been located. The teller claimed that the wallet had not been found.

At the same time, another bank employee called the police. When police arrived, the wallet was turned over to the investigating officer and an illegally manufactured credit card in the name of the victim was found inside. It was determined that Mr. Digsby assumed the identity of a legitimate Bank of America account holder in order to cash the fraudulent check. Based upon the investigation, Mr. Digsby was placed under arrest and charged with Identity Theft in the 3 rd Degree, Criminal Impersonation, Criminal Attempt at Larceny in the 4 th Degree, Credit Card Theft, and Unlawful Reproduction of a Credit Card. He was given a court date of July 28, 2017 and released from custody on a $10,000 bond.

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Westport News: Hot Dog

#Westport CT–On July 19, 2017 at approximately 1130am, the Animal Control Officer (ACO) and police officers were dispatched to the Westport/Weston YMCA on a report of a dog left inside a vehicle. The caller was concerned because the outside temperature at the time of this call was into the 90s. When the ACO arrived, she immediately took temperature readings and found that the outside surface temperature of the vehicle was 136 degrees Fahrenheit and temperature inside the car was 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Worried that the animal was in imminent danger, the ACO entered the vehicle and removed the dog. Upon removal, the animal was panting heavily. The owner of the dog (Lakesha Williams), who was inside the YMCA, finally came outside and did not think her dog was in jeopardy as she had left the windows partially open. The windows,
though, were only open about a half inch.

Based upon the investigation, Ms. Williams was placed under arrest and charged with animal cruelty. As Ms. Williams was unable to post the $500 bond she was transported to court the morning of July 20, 2017.
The dog was brought to the animal hospital as a precaution.

(Westport Police Press Release)

Westport News: Not Exactly A Love Connection

On June 1, 2017 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the complainant came to the Westport Police Department to report an incident that occurred in Parker-Harding Plaza at 2:00 p.m. that same day. She stated that she met a man named James while at Starbuck’s. The complainant went on to say that after talking with James for a period of time, they decided to take a walk. While outside, the suspect allegedly forcibly grabbed the complainant’s arms and attempted to kiss her. The complainant was able to break free from his grip, and then she quickly left the area. At the time the initial report was taken the suspect’s identity was unknown but the complainant was able to provide a physical description. Further, the suspect did give his cell phone number to the complainant.
Upon meeting with a Westport Detective, the complainant advised that she had typed the phone number James had given her into Facebook and located a profile for a male named James Radcliffe. The complainant recognized the profile picture as being the same man she had met at Starbuck’s. The Detective conducting the investigation attempted to set up an interview with Mr. Radcliffe, but was advised, through an attorney, that Mr. Radcliffe would not speak with the police. Based upon the evidence, an arrest warrant was completed. Mr. Radcliffe was made aware that there was a warrant for his arrest, and he turned himself in on July 14, 2017. He was charged with Unlawful Restraint and Breach of Peace. Mr. Radcliffe was assigned a court date of July 24, 2017 and released from custody after posting a $2500.00 bond.

 

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Bridgeport News: Police Interview On Shooting Spree

#Bridgeport CT– Police Chief AJ Perez and Captain Porter held a press conference stating the feel the shooting spree that covered multiple areas off North Avenue were connected. The shooting spree wound a man grazed by a bullet in the back of his head and a little girl inside her home after celebrating her fifth birthday was shot in the hand. Police are working with federal officials as well combing through evidence gathered at the locations. If you have any information please call the confidential police hot line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).

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