As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a superseding indictment charging an additional four Bridgeport men with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder. Bradley replied with a shushing emoticon, the indictment says. District of Connecticut Lock Through Project Longevity, community members and law enforcement directly engage with members of groups that are prone to commit violence and deliver a community message against violence, a law enforcement message about the consequences of further violence and an offer of help for those who want it. THOMAS R. SAINT, 67, of Newtown, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in Bridgeport federal court to one count of tax evasion. BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut Connecticut State Sen. Dennis Bradley and Jessica Martinez, a former chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, have been indicted on federal charges. PHILIP FROST, 33, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert M. Chatigny in Hartford to 180 months of imprisonment, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for a child exploitation offense. Hes not going any place, Glasser told the judge. PSN is a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone. BRIDGEPORT ?. I thank our counterparts in the Bridgeport States Attorneys Office, who are supervising this investigation with our office, and the Bridgeport Police Department, FBI, ATF, DEA and U.S. As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a superseding indictment charging eight Bridgeport gang members with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking and multiple attempted murders. DEA and its local, state and federal partners are dedicated to bringing to justice those that commit these crimes.. The charges stem from his run for the . gang; On December 8, 2019, Wright shot and attempted to kill Arvan Smith, a.k.a. Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? The indictment was returned Monday by a grand jury and ordered unsealed in U.S. District Court in New Haven, where Bradley arrived in handcuffs. The fact that none of the three cases seem to be related is not unusual, Clark said. A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging MIGUEL ACEVEDO, 40, of Meriden, with cocaine trafficking offenses. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against four former Washington Federal Bank for Savings employees for an alleged multiyear, $29 million embezzlement scheme that preceded the Bridgeport bank . This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the FBIs Safe Streets and Violent Crimes Task Forces, ATF, DEA, U.S. As part of an ongoing investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in Bridgeport, a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging four Bridgeport men with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder. Twenty one Bridgeport gang . The federal charges against these five defendants are the result of an extensive investigation conducted by a partnership of law enforcement entities formed to address the surge in violent crime in the city of Bridgeport, said U.S. Attorney Durham. Dunn was at the courthouse to be sentenced for his involvement in the police chief cheating scandal. Both men resigned, pleaded guilty and in late May began serving their respective prison terms. Todays announcement was made by John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, States Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Kelly D. Brady, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England. Feb 16, 2023. Donald, Wright, Dangerfield and Hayes are members or associates of the East End gang, which began as a local street gang based in the East End of Bridgeport, but currently has members and associates who are either incarcerated or living throughout Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Feb. 28, 2023. A federal jury in Hartford has found LEONARDO HECTOR ROSADO, 52, of the Bronx, New York, guilty of fentanyl and cocaine distribution offenses. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Main Office: An official website of the United States government. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging five Bridgeport men with multiple offenses stemming from their alleged involvement in an afternoon shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January. Heard sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his back, shoulder and wrist. Clark said from his own experience with the FBI, there will never be a point when the agency announces it has exhausted all avenues of inquiry. Through Project Longevity, community members and law enforcement directly engage with members of groups that are prone to commit violence and deliver a community message against violence, a law enforcement message about the consequences of further violence and an offer of help for those who want it. Bridgeport City Council member Michael DeFilippo was indicted on election fraud charges. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Official websites use .gov A locked padlock An official website of the United States government. Connecticut Financial Center In separate appearances, both pleaded not guilty. A federal jury in New Haven has found RAMON OQUENDO, also known as Mimo, 46, of Waterbury, guilty of narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses. The same week Perez and Dunn reported to jail, on May 25, Bradley and Martinez, Bradleys campaign treasurer, were arrested for allegedly attempting to fraudulently obtain $179,850 in state campaign grants in 2018. 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Connecticut Financial Center #Bridgeport CT- On Thursday February 16, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Department arrested 46-year-old Bridgeport resident Jorge Ruiz (DOB 01/19/1977) for multiple armed robberies that occurred throughout the City of Bridgeport and other municipalities in the State of Connecticut. JESUS NIEVES, also known as Pop, 39, formerly of Waterbury, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 63 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for supplying heroin to a member of a Waterbury-area drug trafficking ring. The eight-count superseding indictment, which was returned on February 16 and unsealed today, charges, MARQUIS ISREAL, a.k.a. These groups were aligned against rival organizations in Bridgeport, including the Original North End (O.N.E.) and the Greene Homes Boyz, (GHB/Hotz), based in the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Complex in Bridgeports North End. Sen. Dennis A. Bradley Jr., D-Bridgeport, and his former campaign treasurer, Jessica Martinez, were accused in a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday of conspiring in 2018 to defraud Connecticuts public campaign financing program of $179,850. But are they done? Finally, I want to stress that while this is a significant and substantial prosecution that will assist in quelling violence in Bridgeport, our work is far from over. NORWALK A math coach at Brookside Elementary School is facing multiple charges after she demonstrated a "martial arts chokehold" on three students last week, causing one of them . A lock ( Todays announcement was made by John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, States Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Police Chief Armando J. Perez; Kelly D. Brady, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England. RELATED: State Sen. Dennis Bradley, ex-Bridgeport Board of Education chair Jessica Martinez indicted on federal charges HERE ARE MORE WAYS TO GET FOX61 NEWS Download the FOX61 News APP Glasser said campaign finance laws are complex and replete with gray areas.. Then, in May, state Sen. Dennis Bradley and school board member Jessica Martinez were charged for allegedly trying to fraudulently obtain state public campaign financing. ROBERT RALLO, 59, of New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 480 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release District of Connecticut High 39F. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS U.S. Attorney Durham stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. Opinion I expect it does. Thats public trust matters. The U.S. Attorneys Office and the Bridgeport States Attorneys Office are jointly supervising the investigation, and federal and state prosecutors worked seamlessly to ensure that appropriate charges were brought. Main Office: (U.S.) Department of Justice investigations are often far reaching and go down several paths if the evidence leads in multiple directions, said Mattei, formerly chief of the financial fraud and public corruption unit for the U.S. Attorneys Office in Connecticut. Marshals, and Bridgeport Police are actively investigating multiple Bridgeport-based groups whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder and other acts of violence. Federal authorities on Thursday arrested the police chief and the personnel director of Bridgeport, Conn., on charges of fraud, alleging the two rigged the process that led to the chief's hiring . They turn a rock over, uncover something and follow up with it, said Twardy, a former U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. TYIESE WARREN, a.k.a. Informed of the indictment, Bradley surrendered to federal marshals and appeared in U.S. District Court to face conspiracy and wire fraud charges. DESTINE CALDERON, 26 Stratford resident stunned by earthquake destruction in Turkey, Suspect in rape at CT housing authority property rejects offer. Bridgeport Board of Education member Jessica Martinez exits her arraignment in federal court in New Haven, Conn. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Loose Screw, 20 According to a 24-page indictment, Bradley and a co-defendant Jessica Martinez, his former campaign treasurer and Bridgeport Board of Education member are accused of scheming to obtain. A federal jury in New Haven has found RAMON OQUENDO, also known as Mimo, 46, of Waterbury, guilty of narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses. The alleged brazen violent acts by these individuals showed their blatant disregard for life of innocent people entering and exiting the court house. Wright was arrested yesterday. The other defendants were previously charged with federal offenses and are detained pending trial. gang. Donald, Dangerfield and Hayes were previously detained and are in federal or state custody.