Month: August 2024

Organized Retail Theft Suspects Arrested at Milford Marshalls; Over $2,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

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On August 27th, 2024, Milford Police received information that individuals from an organized retail theft group were believed to be at the Marshalls located at 1413 Boston Post Road. Officers made contact with Marshalls’ loss prevention employees via phone, who relayed that they had been investigating an organized retail theft group driving a black Honda CRV. This group had been suspects in numerous thefts from Marshalls, Burlington, and TJX stores across New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Officers responded to the area and ultimately took Carlos Cueva Arias, 37, and Jenifer Salines, 27, both of Paterson, NJ, into custody. They located a large quantity of suspected stolen merchandise in the vehicle, which was seized. A total of 119 items, valued at $2,390.82, were recovered in this incident alone.

Both Cueva and Salines were charged with Larceny 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree, and Possession of a Shoplifting Device. Additionally, Salines was charged with Interfering with an Officer. A $5,000 bond was placed on both individuals, and they were transported to Milford Court on August 28th, 2024. The investigation is ongoing.

Two Suspects Arrested in Early Morning Burglary at Bridgeport Roofing Supply; Stolen Vehicle Recovered

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On August 29, 2024, at approximately 2:57 AM, Bridgeport Police patrol units responded to a reported burglary in progress at Beacon Roofing Supply on 1730 Commerce Drive. The alarm company, Comp Tech – Logic Communications, reported that three suspects—two males and one female—were actively attempting to steal materials from the property. Video surveillance showed the suspects passing items over a fence. Upon arrival, patrol units observed the suspects trying to secure stolen items in the back seat of a grey 2012 Hyundai Elantra, later determined to be stolen from Bridgeport on August 26, 2024.

The suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended by officers. Inside the Hyundai Elantra, officers found 17 bundles of roofing shingles valued at $731, which were returned to Beacon Roofing Supply. Two of the three suspects were apprehended at the scene, while the third suspect managed to escape.

This business has been burglarized several times over the past few months, and the officers involved were commended for their successful apprehension of the suspects.

The suspects were identified as Jose A. Velasco and Stacey Velez, both from Connecticut. Velasco was charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, larceny of a motor vehicle (first offense), larceny in the fifth degree, and interfering with an officer, with a bond set at $10,000. Velez was charged with criminal trespass in the second degree, larceny of a motor vehicle (first offense), and larceny in the fifth degree.

Bridgeport News: Driver Arrested After Police Find Marijuana, Ghost Gun During Traffic Stop

On August 29, 2024, officers stopped a vehicle at State Street and West Avenue due to an equipment issue. They found that the driver, Brian Figueiredo Silva, was operating the vehicle with an expired license. During the vehicle inspection, officers discovered a significant amount of marijuana, THC cartridges, and a firearm with an extended magazine. The firearm had no serial number, commonly referred to as a ghost gun. Silva was already subject to a protective order that prohibited him from owning or possessing a firearm, and he did not have a pistol permit. He was arrested and charged with several offenses, including possession with intent to sell, carrying a firearm without a permit, and violating a protective order. Additionally, Silva received infractions for driving with tinted windows, without a valid license, and without proof of insurance. His bond was set at $75,000.

Wrong-Way Driver Causes Collision on RT 8 Northbound in Shelton, Leads to DUI Arrest

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A wrong-way driver on Route 8 Northbound in Shelton caused a head-on collision early on August 28, 2024, leading to a DUI arrest. At around 1:25 AM, Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to reports of a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes near exit 12. Before Troopers could reach the scene, the wrong-way driver, identified as 39-year-old Andrea Lynn Marseglia of Orange, collided with another vehicle. The adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries.

On arrival, Troopers observed that Marseglia, who was driving a white Lexus IS250, showed signs of impairment. She consented to and failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Based on the evidence gathered, Marseglia was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, risk of injury to a child, operating under the influence, failure to drive in the proper lane, and driving the wrong way on a divided highway. She was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on September 11, 2024.

TWO ARRESTED IN ARMED FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE ROBBERY

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On 08/29/2024 at approximately 9:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call from a resident
of Perry Hill Rd. that they were just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that she met the
male and female suspect on the social media app, Facebook Marketplace, and agreed to purchase
Air Jordan Sneakers.
The victim reported that a male and female arrived at her residence in a silver suv. The victim
reported that a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes and she attempted to get her money
back from the front seat passenger. The victim stated that as she was attempting to get her money
back the male operator pulled a handgun out and pointed it at her. The victim reported that she
observed the vehicle drive off and observed that it had a paper license plate displayed on the back
of the car.
Moments later Officer Dinihanian spotted a vehicle matching the description traveling South
on Bridgeport Ave. Officer Dinihanian traveled behind the vehicle as it entered onto Route 8
Northbound, where a motor vehicle stop was conducted. During the traffic stop a loaded stolen
firearm and items related to the Facebook Marketplace sale were located inside the vehicle.
The operator identified as Wazim Ali Hariprashad, Age 19, of Bridgeport was arrested and
charged with Robbery 1 st degree, Conspiracy to commit Robbery 1 st degree, Theft of a Firearm,
and Carrying a Pistol without a permit. Harisprashad was placed on $100,000.00 bond and
scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on 08/30/2024.
The female passenger identified as Caroline Gabriela Ruiz-Robinson, age 18 of Bridgeport
was charged with Robbery 1 st degree and conspiracy to commit robbery 1 st degree. Ruiz-
Robinson posted a $50,000.00 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on
09/16/2024.

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