22 Suspects Arrested In Warrant Sweep By Police In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Bridgeport Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit spearheaded a warrant sweep operation on Wednesday that led to the arrests of 22 individuals on a host of charges.

Called "Sunrise at Congress 2024," the operation included assistance from the Westport, Monroe, Trumbull and Fairfield police departments, and the Connecticut State Police Violent Crime Task Force and Gang Unit. Additionally, members of the Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team and Patrol Division were also involved.

"These units addressed multiple outstanding arrest warrants in Bridgeport, Connecticut with a focus on Domestic Violence," said Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter Sr. and Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "Bridgeport Police Detectives Adam Roscoe and Jesse Meade spent several days planning this operation and conducted extensive research with respect to the locations of several wanted parties. Within 24 hours, 22 suspects were taken into custody with a total of 28 arrest warrants served."

The following is information on the arrests:

• 42-year-old woman: Warrant for Assault in the 3rd Degree (3 counts) and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $7,500 bond.

• 41-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-183b Interfering with an Emergency Call, 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree, 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, 53a-64bb Strangulation/Suffocation in the in the 2nd Degree, 53a-95 Unlawful Restraint in the 1st Degree, 53-21 Risk of Injury to a Child, and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $35,000 bond.

• 45-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-223b(d)(1) Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order, 53a-49/53a-125b Criminal Attempt Larceny in the 6th Degree, and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $5,000 Bond.

• 51-year-old man: (3 Warrants) 53a-173 Failure to Appear in the 2nd Degree. Bond is $10,000. 53a-172 Failure to Appear in the 1st Degree. Bond is $50,000. 53a-172 Failure to Appear in the 1st Degree. $50,000 bond.

• 32-year-old man: (3 Warrants) 53a-117 Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and 53a-181 Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree. Bond is $5,000. 53a-62 (a)(1)Threatening in the 2nd Degree and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. Bond is $5,000. 53a-107 Criminal Trespass in the 1st Degree, 53a-95 Unlawful Restraint in the 1st Degree, 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree, and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. Bond is $10,000.

• 43-year-old woman: Warrant for 53a-173 Failure to appear in the 2nd Degree. $5,000 bond.

• 51-year-old woman: Warrant for 53a-117 Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $5,000 bond.

• 58-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree, 53a-183b Interfering with an Emergency Call, 53a-62(a)(2)A Threatening 2nd / Violence to terrorize, 53a-181 Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree, and 53a-117 Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree. $25,000 bond.

• 26-year-old woman: Warrant for 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $1,000 bond.

• 46-year-old woman: Warrant for 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct and 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree. $5,000 bond.

• 42-year-old man: (2 Warrants) 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree. $5,000 bond. 53a-96 Unlawful Restraint in the 2nd Degree and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $5,000 bond.

• 21-year-old woman: Warrant for 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree. $5,000 bond.

• 59-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree, and Assault in the 3rd Degree. $5,000 bond.

• 39-year-old man: Warrant for 53-21 Risk of Injury to a Child and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $10,000 bond.

• 36-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-96 Unlawful Restraint in the 2nd Degree, 53a-64 Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree, and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $5,000 bond.

• 31-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-173 Failure to Appear in the 2nd Degree. $25,000 bond.

• 40-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-96 Unlawful Restraint in the 2nd Degree, 53a-62(a)(2)A Threatening in the 2nd Degree / Violence to Terrorize, and 53a-182 Disorderly Conduct. $25,000 bond.

• 60-year-old man: (2 Warrants) Violating Conditions of Release in the 2nd Degree, Bond is $7,500. 53a-223 Violation of a Protective Order, Bond is $25,000.

• 27-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-117 Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and 53a-61 and Assault in the 3rd Degree. $10,000 bond.

• 39-year-old man: Warrant for 53a-183 Harassment in the 2nd Degree and Threatening in the 2nd Degree / Violence to Terrorize. $75,000 bond.

• 42-year-old man: Warrant for 54-252 Failure to Register - Sexual Violence. $5,000 bond.

• 56-year-old man: Warrant for 54-252 Failure to Register- Sexual Violence. $50,000 bond.

More information is available on the department's Facebook page.