21 Suspects Arrested In Domestic Violence Enforcement In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Twenty-one people were arrested in a domestic violence warrant sweep on Wednesday in Bridgeport, in what Bridgeport police called operation "Assessment Hill 2024."

The major roundup of suspects was led by Sgt. Jack DeBarros, and the department's Domestic Violence Unit.

"The goal of the sweep was to send a message that violence in Bridgeport Connecticut, particularly against family members, will not be tolerated," wrote Capt. Kevin Gilleran in a statement. "The Bridgeport Police Department, along with the States Attorney’s Office – Judicial District of Bridgeport, will hold domestic abusers accountable."

Below is a list of the arrested suspects and their charges:

25-year-old Yanet MOYOTL-TLACUATL: Warrant for Assault 3rd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $2,500.

39-year-old Juan CIRINO: 3 Warrants; #1 Disorderly Conduct, Threatening 2nd and Criminal Mischief 3rd, Bond $5,000. #2 Threatening 2nd, Bond $5,000. #3 Breach of Peace 2nd, 2 Counts Threatening 2nd, Bond $5,000.

41-year-old Carlos MUNOZ-VAZQUEZ: Warrant for Assault 3rd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $2,500.

40-year-old Doncarlos BRADY: Warrant for Reckless Endangerment 2nd, Larceny 6th and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $6500.

27-year-old Christian CABREJA: Warrant for Risk of Injury to Child, Reckless Endangerment 2nd and Breach of Peace 2nd. Bond $5,000.

28-year-old Mario GARCIA-MARTINEZ: Warrant for Risk of Injury to Child, Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct and Reckless Endangerment 2nd. Bond $5,000.

37-year-old Hugo LOPEZ-MARIA: Warrant for Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct, Threatening 2nd and Reckless Endangerment 2nd. Bond $12,000

46-year-old Keith JOHNSON: Warrant for Criminal Violation of Restraining Order. Bond $5,000.

26-year-old Timothy (Tymithy) JENKINS: Warrant for Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief 3rd. Bond $2500.

27-year-old Jesus CORDERO: Warrant for 2 Counts Risk of Injury to Child, 4 Counts Assault 3rd, 4 Counts Reckless Endangerment 2nd and 1 Count of Criminal Mischief 3rd. Bond $10,000.

41-year-old Bella HENRIQUEZ: Warrant for Assault 3rd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $3,000.

31-year-old Marvin MARTIN: Warrant for Violation of Protective Order, Threatening 2nd, Criminal Mischief 3rd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $10,000.

19-year-old Nelson TRACY: Warrant for Unlawful Restraint 2nd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $25,000.

48-year-old Francisco PAULINO: Warrant for Assault 3rd, Unlawful Restraint 2nd, Reckless Endangerment 2nd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $25,000.

34-year-old Angel PACHECO: Warrant for Assault 3rd, Reckless Endangerment 2nd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $5,000.

20-year-old Efrain JOHNSON: Warrant for Reckless Endangerment 2nd and Breach of Peace 2nd. Bond $5,000.

42-year-old Adrian CLACK: Warrant for Burglary 2nd, Unlawful Restraint 1st and Reckless Endangerment 1st. Bond $50,000.

52-year-old George MULLIGAN: Warrant for Criminal Trespass 1st. Bond $5,000.

32-year-old Laureano HERNANDEZ: Warrant for Assault 3rd. Bond $10,000

36-year-old Joseph DREHER: Warrant for Assault 3rd and Reckless Endangerment 2nd. Bond $2,500.

40-year-old Justin COGDELL: Warrant for Violation of Standing Criminal Protective Order, Criminal Mischief 3rd and Disorderly Conduct. Bond $20,000.

Several Bridgeport police units participated in the operation, including the Tactical Narcotics Team, the Regional Task Force, the Special Victims Unit, and the Patrol Division, all focusing on domestic violence arrest warrants.

"Bridgeport Police Detectives Jesse Meade and Adam Roscoe conducted a great deal of planning and research to make this operation a success," Gilleran said. "Within 6 hours, 21 suspects were taken into custody with a total of 23 arrest warrants served. This is an ongoing detail for the next 24 hours, and additional arrests are expected."

From the announcement:

The Bridgeport Police Department encourages victims of domestic violence (DV) to seek assistance by contacting supporting agencies such as the Center for Family Justice (CFJ). This non-profit agency provides guidance, assistance, and support to help victims of Domestic Violence become survivors. Victims of domestic violence can contact the Center for Family Justice hotline at 203 384-9559. Another service is the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The collation staff is a 24-hour toll-free hotline and can be reached at 1-888-774-2900 (English) or 1-888-831-9200 (Spanish). Both services are free and confidential.