Bridgeport

Westport News: Squatter Arrested

On 09/03/18 at approximately 11:45am, officers were dispatched to a residence under construction on Wilton Road on a report of a burglary. The homeowner reported an unknown vehicle in the driveway and reported evidence of someone “squatting” inside the home. The vehicle was registered to Deshawn Harper of Bridgeport, CT. The officer had reason to believe the suspect had been inside the home upon his arrival. Items stolen from the property were observed inside the suspect vehicle and personal items belonging to Harper were located inside the residence. A K-9 track was conducted, which led through the rear of the property, but the suspect was not located. Shortly thereafter, the investigating officer located Harper walking in the area of 245…

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Bridgeport News: US Marhals Arrest Murder Suspect

U.S. Marshals in Bridgeport, Connecticut, have arrested a 15 Most Wanted fugitive wanted in New York for the 2002 murder of his sister and an ex-girlfriend, as well as for parole violation and illegal entry into the United States.   Andre Neverson, 54, is a Trinidad and Tabago native who was added to the U.S. Marshals "15 Most Wanted"; fugitives list in February 2004.   At approximately 3:45 p.m. today, U.S. Marshals from the Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with members of the Bridgeport Police Department, arrested Neverson in the 600 Block of Ogden Street in Bridgeport. After developing information that Neverson was hiding in a house there, U.S. Marshals established surveillance and spotted Neverson as he exited the…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On September 3, 2018  shots were fired in the area of Colorado Avenue and Denver Court. As a result of this shooting, one male was struck in the back of the head. The bullet exited his cheek area. This victim fled the scene on foot, was located by patrol officers and transported by medics to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment. The victim was last known to be in stable condition. Detectives processed a crime scene last evening and are reviewing video surveillance in the area. Any person with information about this incident is asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.   6:30PMish-- A man was shot in the face according to radio reports.  He was in a…

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