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Bridgeport News: Sexual Assault On A Minor

On February 22, 2018, Orane Cole, DOB 11/25/1975, of 3412 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, was arrested on a warrant.   The arrest warrant charged Cole with Aggravated Sexual Assault in the First Degree 53a-70a, Threatening in the First Degree 53a-61aa and Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree 53a-95, stemming from an extensive investigation involving Cole sexually assaulted a young girl from the age of six to the present time. This investigation involves another Connecticut police agency and two others in the state of New York. Cole's bond was initially court set at $250,000.00 and was raised to $500,000.00 during his arraignment.

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Fairfield News: College Student Threatens Ludlowe Students

On 02/27/2018 at 9:17 the Fairfield Police Department received a report of harassing phone messages through social media among several individuals who attend Fairfield Ludlowe High School, and the suspect who attends Southern Connecticut State University. The report was that of an argumentative conversation over the social media application “Snapchat” where Nicholas Graham (DOB: 10/16/1994) of Southport, made threats that he would find them and kill them, and all of their friends. This social media post led to several reports through 911 from parents who observed the posted comments. After a thorough investigation it was determined that Nicholas Graham was residing at school attending SCSU in New Haven. He was taken into custody without incident by SCSU Public Safety and…

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Bridgeport News: 5 Shot On Stratford Avenue

UPDATE: Police spokesperson said it was four people shot, all with non-life-threatening injuries. 9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Around 10pm Tuesday night police received a call of shots fired at Stratford and Central Avenue. When they arrived they found two people shot at the Sunshine Deli, both with non-life threatening injuries. A short time later police received a call for a person who arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital shot in the stomach. He arrived in a private vehicle. Police located high caliber shell casings from 3 different weapons in the street. About a half hour later police received word from Bridgeport Hospital that two more gunshot victims arrived, their condition is unknown. Stratford Avenue between Bunnel and Central Avenue will be closed for the…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide At Sunnyside Inn

UPDATE: Police have identified the victim of homicide #4 has been identified as Alfanso Anderson age 49, of  639 Ezra Street, Bridgeport.   Police Update:   Last night, at 2330 hours, officers responded to a call of shots fired in room #12 of the Sunny Side Inn, at 145 Lake St. When they arrived, they found a middle-aged black male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to confirm his identity. Anyone with information should contact Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or call 203-576-TIPS. 11:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just before 11:30pm police received a call of shots fired at the Sunnyside Inn at 174 Lake Street. Radio reports said a white short female entered a room…

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