Bridgeport Police Department Makes Arrest in Homicide Case

#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2015 Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of suspects — Mohamad Rahim (DOB: 5/30/91) of Jackson St in Ansonia and Jeremy Bratz (DOB: 4/12/90) of St. Michaels St. of Stratford — in connection with a recent homicide. 

The investigation revealed that the suspects approached Duhaney Watson at a gas station near the corner of Main St. and North Ave. at about3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

The suspects confronted Mr. Watson, and for the purposes of purchasing heroin from him, proceeded to get in their car with him to transport to the point of purchase.

Once at the point of purchase — Mr. Watson’s home at 159 Charles St. — Mr. Rahim pulled a gun on him, and demanded that Mr. Watson hand over the drugs.

When Mr. Watson refused to hand the drugs over to him, Mr. Rahim shot the victim in the face.

Mr. Rahim then took an estimated $700 worth of heroin, ran out of the house, and got into the vehicle where Mr. Bratz was waiting for Mr. Rahim to drive away from the point of purchase.

The suspects drove to Ansonia, Conn., where they ditched the vehicle and had Mr. Rahim’s girlfriend — Cheryl Crencki — report the car stolen to police.

Mr. Rahim and Mr. Bratz have each confessed to their roles in the murder.

Since the arrest, Mr. Watson’s family expressed their gratitude to the Bridgeport Police Department for finding justice for the family.

Mr. Rahim and Mr. Bratz have been charged with felony murder and robbery, and they are both being held on $1,000,000 bond each.

Background: On September 27, 2015 at 8:20 a.m., firefighters and medical personnel responded to a call about a party found unresponsive near the corner of Charles St. and Main St.

Upon arrival, responders found one black male, Duhaney Watson, deceased from a gunshot wound.

Police officers and detectives were dispatched to the location and secured the crime scene.

Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Injured

2:09pm–#Fairfield CT– A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Melville Avenue.  Witnesses told me the car was turning onto Melville Avenue from Old Stratfield Road striking the motorcyclist.  They said they had to chase down the driver who did stop.  They said they don’t think the driver knew they hit the biker who received arm, shoulder and head injuries according to radio reports.  Police are investigating.

 

Fairfield News: 3 Cars Broken Into During The Game

12:05am–#Fairfield CT– Three cars were broken in to during the game at Tunxis Hill Park on Melville Avenue Saturday afternoon.  One car had the window smashed, and a briefcase with a wallet containing $150 taken.  The other vehicles had purses and other personal items taken.

 

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Bridgeport News: Will Work For Your Soul

1:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police were dispatched to Gregory and Park Avenue for a man in a mask and cape with a sign saying “I’ll Eat Your Soul” according to radio reports.  The sign actually read I’ll Work For Your Soul” and when I arrived I found Derrick and his friends having fun with people passing by the corner store.  Thank you Derrick for a fun start to my reporting day!  The world  needs more Derricks!

 

Weston Remains Positively ID’s The Navin’s And Additional Arrest

Weston, CT (October, 30, 2015): The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the human remains as that of Jeffrey Navin (DOB 3/24/1959) and Jeanette Navin (2/1/1960), the couple reported missing from Easton on August 4, 2015.

Through the course of their investigation detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) applied for, and were granted an arrest warrant by the Bridgeport Superior Court for Kyle Navin and Jennifer Valiante. n October 30, 2015 at approximately 8:00 p.m. Jennifer Valiante was taken into custody at her residence, and transported to Troop G-Bridgeport where she was processed. Upon completion of processing, Jennifer Valiante was transported to New Haven detention where she was held on bond pending her court date.

Arrested: Jennifer Valiante (DOB 05/26/1984) 4 Reichert Circle Westport, Ct.

Charges: Conspiracy to Commit Murder 53a-48/53a-54a  Hiindering Prosecution in the First Degree 53a-165aa

Court: Bridgeport Superior Court November 2, 2015 Bond: $2 million

There is an active arrest for Kyle Navin. Kyle Navin is currently being held in Federal custody.

Warrant: Kyle Navin (DOB 8/19/1988) 142 Aldine Ave. Bridgeport, Ct. Charges: Murder 53a-54a (2 counts) Murder with Special Circumstances (53a-54b(7)) Bond: $2.5 million

The Navin’s family has asked for privacy at this time.

 

 

State Police Arrest Westport Woman Possibly In Connection To Bodies Found in Weston

#Westport CT–#Weston CT– Very heavy  State and Westport Police on Reichert Circle in Westport tonight.  Unconfirmed reports say a woman was arrested in connection to the two  bodies found at at 89 Norfield Road in Weston, possibly Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin who have been missing since August 4th.

 

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