The other defendants were previously charged with federal offenses and are detained pending trial. Ms. White said 16 new defendants had been named in it, with the remainder named in both. Sen. Dennis Bradley was indicted today in federal court. Wright was shot in the side of his chest, and has been left paralyzed. Official websites use .gov 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. Arv Barkley, an associate of the O.N.E. U.S. Attorney Durham stressed that an indictment is not evidence of guilt. This is unacceptable and will not be allowed to happen. Fetti, a member and associate of the GHB/Hotz gang; On September 18, 2019, Wright shot and attempted to kill Marquis Isreal, a.k.a. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The eight defendants 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. Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay. In fact in February 2015 the U.S. Attorneys Office in Connecticut announced the creation of a special, multi-agency anti-public corruption task force and followed that up with a handful of billboard advertisements including in Bridgeport promoting the effort and a tip phone line. Have a question about Government Services? Manchester, CT (06045) Today. The five defendants are also charged with conspiracy to commit murder/conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon. Brian A. The assault offense carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and the attempted offenses carry a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. March 3, 2023. The U.S. Attorneys Office and FBI, their policy is to neither deny nor confirm investigations. 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. Postal Inspection Service, Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory and the Waterbury Police Department. A federal grand jury has indicted 13 people on charges stemming from killings and drug dealing in and around the P.T. Main Office: The mayor does have on his payroll one of the retired FBI agents who investigated him two decades ago, Edward Adams, who endorsed Ganims comeback and was hired as an aide. Among the violent acts committed by the defendants, the indictment alleges that: As to the January 27, 2020, shooting, at 12:11 p.m. on that date, Bridgeport Police responded to the area of 172 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport after a Shot Spotter activation detected approximately 20 shots being fired in front of the state courthouse located there. Main Office: Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, a major proponent of the gambling bill, was named as the acting co-chair of the committee. LAHEEM JONES, 25. Theyre working off of whether witnesses are giving them information or citizens or people who are jammed up giving them information, Clark said. The victims vehicle had approximately 23 entry bullet holes in the drivers side and windshield area. Perez had been acting chief for two-and-a-half years. We are very surprised this matter was charged in the first place, Glasser said. Now Trumbullers can enjoy Fairfield, Milford, Stratford, Bridgeport, Westport beaches at nominal fees. This indictment should serve as a warning that we will not tolerate gang related violence and those who cause it., Drug trafficking, along with the violence that all too often accompanies it, is a serious threat to the safety and security of our communities, said DEA Special Agent in Charge Boyle. A federal indictment returned Thursday against Thompson means that's never going to happen, no matter the outcome of the court proceedings to follow. (Shutterstock) BRIDGEPORT, CT A 33 . 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. KYRAN DANGERFIELD, 24, 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. Thats public trust matters. They turn a rock over, uncover something and follow up with it, said Twardy, a former U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. Ken Dixon. 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 GHB/Hotz and O.N.E. Griffin was first arrested by FBI agents in New Haven on Dec. 10. A Bridgeport City Council member resigned last month after he became the third elected official indicted on federal election fraud charges this year. Marshalsand Bridgeport Police are actively investigating members of multiple Bridgeport-based groups, including members of the Greene Homes Boys or Hots (GHB/Hots), a group based in the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Complex in Bridgeports North End, whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking and numerous acts of violence, including murder. State police tracked the woman's phone and located the vehicle traveling through Durham, Haddam and then into Higganum, the incident report stated. On January 27, 2020, at 12:11 p.m., Bridgeport Police responded to the area of 172 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport after a Shot Spotter activation detected approximately 20 shots being fired in front of the state courthouse located there. Word of Bradleys arrest spread quickly to the state Capitol, but spokesmen for the Senate Democratic majority and Gov. hired private attorneys to represent Ganim, his chief-of-staff, Daniel Shamas, Perez and Dunn, were arrested for allegedly attempting to fraudulently obtain, 'Candlewood' horror movie drops trailer inspired by local urban legends, Four Fairfield businesses fail February health inspections, CT's best breakfast restaurants for 2023, according to Connecticut Magazine, Warrant: Ex-New Fairfield 'lunch lady' sent nude images to student on Snapchat for months before sex assault, Police make up 19 of Trumbull's top 20 highest paid employees, The Best Private High Schools Near Stamford, The Best Private Preschools Near New Haven, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT. be sent to the Chief States Attorney, the Secretary of the State and to federal authorities. TREVON WRIGHT, also known as Tre, 19 The new indictment supplements a June 1994 Federal indictment against 20 New York Latin Kings leaders. Isreal and Warren are members of the Original North End (O.N.E.), a Bridgeport gang whose members have been allies with GHB/Hotz members since approximately 2017. 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. Stratford resident stunned by earthquake destruction in Turkey, Suspect in rape at CT housing authority property rejects offer. Yamo, 24 ERIC HAYES, also known as Heavyweight Champ, 24. Fax Line: (203) 773- 5376. While investigators do not reveal what prompts them to open a case, City Council member Maria Pereira raised questions about Bradleys 2018 Senate campaign finances and fundraising in a complaint filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission. Democrats hold a 24-12 advantage in the Senate. Michael DeFilippo, 35, of Bridgeport pleaded not guilty Wednesday before a federal magistrate in New Haven. The complaint centered on Bradleys using a party hosted by his law firm, Bradley, Denkovich & Karayiannis, to kick off his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Senate in 2018, when he won the first of his two terms. And, after each indictment, observers have been left wondering, are investigators done? gang; On October 17, 2019, Jones shot and attempted to kill Joshua Gilbert, a member and associate of the O.N.E. and East End gangs have been charged with federal offenses as a result of this ongoing investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. The settlement approved by U.S. District Judge Travis McDonough on Monday calls for the U . CM/ECF keeps out-of-pocket expenses low, gives concurrent access to case files by multiple parties, and offers . The indictment also charges Isreal with one count of using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, an offense that carries a mandatory consecutive sentence of at least 10 years. (Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media via AP, File). 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. 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. have been aligned against rival groups in Bridgeport, including the East End, East Side and PT Barnum gangs, as well as 150, which is a is a geographic gang based on the West Side of Bridgeport. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Bridgeport Board of Education member Jessica Martinez exits her arraignment in federal court in New Haven, Conn. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Merriam via videoconference and was ordered detained. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). A federal jury in Hartford has found LEONARDO HECTOR ROSADO, 52, of the Bronx, New York, guilty of fentanyl and cocaine distribution offenses. A Bridgeport man is facing a federal charge after local police allegedly found him in possession of a loaded handgun in April, the U.S. attorney's office announced Thursday. Floor 25 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. A lock ( Once the court appearance was concluded, Senate President Pro Tem Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, immediately stripped Bradley of his committee assignments and his title as a deputy majority leader. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Francis asked for a higher bond. Lock Secure .gov websites use HTTPS 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. Fetti, a member and associate of the GHB/Hotz gang; On March 5, 2019, Hayes shot and killed Jerrell Gatewood; On July 4, 2019, Bonilla shot and killed Richard McDonald, a member and associate of the GHB/Hotz gang; On July 12, 2019, Jones and Moore shot and killed Sean Warren, also known as Kujoe, a member and associate of the O.N.E.