Crime & Safety

6 Arrested On Narcotics Charges In Bridgeport: Police

The suspects are accused of being involved in drug sales in and around Bridgeport's Greene Homes Housing complex, according to authorities.

Evidence seized by Bridgeport police in connection with this week's arrest of six people on narcotics and weapons charges.
Evidence seized by Bridgeport police in connection with this week's arrest of six people on narcotics and weapons charges. (Bridgeport Police Department)

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A lengthy investigation into illegal drug sales and illegal gun violations in and around Bridgeport's Greene Homes Housing complex resulted in the arrests of six people last week, according to authorities.

"This case focused on individuals who have been directly linked to firearm-related offenses in the City of Bridgeport," wrote Bridgeport Police Lt. Trevor Niestemski in a statement. "All of the subjects are either on supervised Probation or Parole."

On Friday, members of the Bridgeport Task Force, assisted by FBI Safe Streets, Connecticut State Police, Bridgeport Narcotics Division, Trumbull Police, Fairfield Police, and Stamford Police conducted searches of multiple residences within the city.

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Authorities seized:

  • 2 Glock handguns, both modified to convert the firearms to fully automatic
  • A high-capacity magazine
  • Quantities of crack cocaine
  • Approximately $5,000 in cash

The following suspects were arrested during the operation:

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Kimani Morris: Sale of Narcotics (3 counts)

Court set bond: $350,000

At the time of this incident, Morris was out on bond for an arrest on November 18, 2025, for shooting/firearm related charges.

Marc Busanet: Sale of Narcotics (3 Counts)

Court set bond $350,000

Russell Gilchrist: Sale of Narcotics (2 counts)

Court set bond: $275,000

Koree Jacobs: Sale of Narcotics (3 counts)

Court Set Bond: $350,000

John Matthews: Sale of Narcotics (3 counts)

Court set bond: $350,000

A Juvenile was also arrested and charged with: Criminal Possession of a Firearm; High capacity magazine; Illegal transfer of a pistol; Criminal Possession of Ammunition; Failure to Register Machine Gun;Illegal Possession of Machine Gun.

This is an ongoing investigation with future arrests expected, Niestemski said.

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