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West Haven Man Charged With Threatening Police, Other Crimes During Meriden Street Takeover
A Connecticut teen was charged with rioting, threatening police, and other crimes for his part in a street takeover event.
New Haven County resident Adalberto Oceguera, age 18, of West Haven turned himself in to Connecticut State Police on Thursday, March 7 for taking part in several street takeover events including one in Meriden on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
According to State Police, during an extensive and ongoing investigation into numerous street takeover events, Oceguera was identified as a co-conspirator in the damage of a Meriden Police cruiser which occurred on May 6.
During the even…
Street Racing Bust: 20-Year-Old From Norwalk Accused Of Leading Statewide Takeovers
Police believe they've nabbed the person behind a string of racing incidents dubbed “street takeovers" in Connecticut.
A 20-year-old Fairfield County resident, Jefferson Duron, of Norwalk, was arrested at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Monday, May 22, for being a ring leader in a series of illegal street racing events, according to Connecticut State Police.
The arrest came after months of police investigations into “street takeover” events, where racers and spectators gather to race cars, perform a burnout with their cars, set off fireworks, and more, officials said.
Authorities reporte…
Man Who Pinned DC Police Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots
A man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors was found guilty of felony charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol Building.
Patrick McCaughey III, age 25, was among the three men found guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 13, of felony and misdemeanor offenses for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced.
Earlier report - Fairfield County Man Charged With Pinning Police Officer Between Doors During Capitol Hill Riot
Tristan Chandler Stevens, age 26, of Pensacola,…
Mother, Daughter From Canterbury Sentenced For Roles At Jan. 6 Insurrection
A mother and daughter from Connecticut who admitted to their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol building will avoid prison time after being sentenced.
Windham County residents Carla Krzywicki, age 20, and her mother Jean Lavin, age 57, both of Canterbury, were arrested in September last year on a criminal complaint issued by the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
Original story - Mother, Daughter From Connecticut Charged For Participating In Capitol Riot
In January, both pleaded guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in the US Capitol building.
Ca…
Crowd Assaults Cops Responding To Bonfire With Snowballs, Ice, Other Objects, Police Say
Police in Connecticut were attacked with large chunks of ice, snowballs, and heavy items as they attempted to disperse a large crowd at a bonfire, causing officers to use pepper spray.
The incident took place on Monday, Feb. 15, when East Haven Police officers were dispatched to 113 Bradford Avenue, to assist the East Haven Fire Department with a large crowd burning a large bonfire, said Captain Joseph Murgo.
Dispatch informed responding officers that the crowd was throwing snow and ice balls at Fire Department personnel who were on scene to extinguish the large illegal bonfire, Murgo said.…
More Arrests In Viral-Video Jersey City Beating
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with an assault on a Newark man in Jersey City that was filmed and posted online earlier this month, a city spokeswoman said Thursday.
Danyisha Beverly, 25, of Jersey City, has been charged with robbery and riot following her arrest Tuesday afternoon, the spokeswoman said. Rasheed Reed, 29, of Jersey City, has been charged with criminal mischief and riot.
On July 14, a 42-year-old man was pulled from his car at MLK Boulevard and Orient Way and struck by several people. The disturbing incident was captured on video, wh…
