Category: Bridgeport

Detectives Make Third Arrest Sept. 10 Shooting That Wounded Four and Killed One

“Detectives never stopped working this case. They followed the evidence where it took them and now have charged all three people that we believe participated in this terrible crime.” Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.

 

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A third suspect has been arrested  in connection with a 2013 shooting that wounded four people and killed another.

Detectives Ada Curet, Paul Ortiz and Heitor Teixeira secured an arrest warrant charging Raashon Jackson, 23, in connection with the Sept. 10, 2013, shooting on Reservoir and Grandview avenues.

LaChristopher Pettway died from his injuries. Four other males, who ranged in age from 15 to 20, were wounded. Jackson, who is incarcerated, was served with the warrant this morning when he appeared in Superior Court for an unrelated case.

“Detectives never stopped working this case,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.  “They followed the evidence where it took them and now have charged all three people that we believe participated in this terrible crime.”

The warrant charges Jackson with murder, four counts of criminal attempt at murder, four counts of first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment.

“This crime shook our community to its core,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “These were convicted felons who never should have possessed guns in the first place, and they proceeded to fire into a crowd to settle a score.  I want to thank the detectives who worked so hard on this case.”

“My hope is that these men will never terrorize our streets again.”

The other two suspects quickly were brought to justice, arrested in the two weeks after the shooting.

On Sept. 16, 2013, police arrested the other gunman, Roderick “Riki” Rogers, now 19.

On Sept. 25, 2013, Detective Curet obtained an arrest warrant for David Anderson, 20, charging him with conspiracy to commit murder. He was arrested the same day.

He drove the gunman to and from the scene the day of the shooting.

All three suspects remain jailed.

The investigation revealed that Pettway did not appear to be the intended target.

“This crime is yet another illustration of the need for stronger gun laws in this nation,” Mayor Finch added.

Three Arrested After Melee Outside Lounge

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – Three people face charges after a large fight outside Tae’s Lounge on Stratford Avenue.

Officers Fabio Pereira and Dave Rivera were sent to the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue Sunday night for a trespassing complaint and instead encountered a large fight in the street.

Rivera observed one male, later identified as Jonathan Sierra, 32, with a knife. He was being held by another male, who stated Sierra had stabbed him. Rivera disarmed the suspect and handcuffed him as Pereira and Officers Alexander Wilde and Michael Stanitis attempted to keep the crowd from attacking Sierra.

Witnesses identified three suspects and provided an account of the incident, which apparently started over a dispute over a parking ticket one of the suspects received. The lounge that night was closed to the public for a hair fashion show and patrons apparently occupied many neighborhood spaces.

Police seized as evidence a small knife, two wigs and a purple Mace canister.

Sierra was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, third-degree assault and breach of peace. His bond was set at $50,000.

Teeshawn Harrison, 25, was charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace. Her bond was set at $25,000. Deborah Forbes, 46, was charged with breach of peace with a bond of $2,500.

Motorist Jailed After Trying to Break Out Car From Tow Yard

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A Pennsylvania man faces burglary and other charges after breaking into a commercial auto garage to try to retrieve his towed car.

After he was discharged from the hospital for an arm laceration, he was booked at police headquarters.

Officer Stavros Mirtsopoulos responded to the Family Garage, 88 North Ave., Sunday just before 8 p.m. on a report of an individual breaking windows at the business. He encountered the suspect, Jose Fausto Castillo, 36, of Easton, Pa., who was bleeding heavily from a wrist laceration. Medics were requested and Castillo stated he had been dropped off by taxi and was trying to retrieve his impounded car. He stated he intentionally broke the window to get the attention of someone from the business.

The company towed his unregistered car from the highway at the request of the State Police.

An employee stated that he dropped the car and left the business at 7:45 p.m. after locking up and setting the alarm. After being alerted by the owner of a problem, the employee returned and found the lights on inside the building and the front door open. Castillo was still there and demanded his car back.

Castillo was charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree trespass, third-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace. Bond was set at $5,000.

Man Assaulted, Robbed After Leaving Gentleman’s Club

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A city man stated he was robbed and assaulted after leaving a gentleman’s club Saturday.

Police encountered the victim while investigating a hit-and-run accident involving two parked cars on Sanford Place. Sgt. Vincent Ingrassia followed the trail left by the fleeing vehicle for nearly three miles and located a Nissan pickup truck with heavy front-end damage. The car matched descriptions provided by witnesses.

Police located the 25-year-old man who stated he was driving and accidentally hit the cars after being robbed. He stated he fled fearing for his safety.

He told Officer Jeffrey Franco that he had his iPhone stolen while at the gentleman’s club. He left the club and was driving home when he stated he was stopped by three males and a female who stated they had his phone. The group showed him his phone and then assaulted and robbed him of his wallet.

Police checked the area for the suspects. The driver was ticketed for driving without a license.

Teen Charged With Attempted Robbery and Assault

(Bridgeport, CT – March 10, 2014) – A 16-year-old city youth was arrested Saturday after a disturbance at a Park Avenue business.

Officer Kenneth Ruge responded to Asia Travel Metro PCS, 1681 Park Ave., at 2:22 p.m. and learned that an employee had seen a young man take something from a shelf and leave the store. The employee followed him outside and asked him what he took. The suspect and his friends pushed the victim around and fled on foot.

Then at 3:45 p.m., Officer Pasquale Speranza was passing the same location and saw a shirtless young man in the street trying to draw the employee into a fight as another youth stood by with a stick.

The employee told police that the shirtless teen was the same one who was in his store earlier. He and several other youth returned and tipped over shelves in the store, punched the victim and attempted to snatch a cell phone.

The juvenile was charged with attempted robbery, third-degree assault and criminal mischief.

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