Crime & Safety
Arrest Made in Fiery Bridgeport Murder: Report
The arrest was made after a man was found dead in a burning building on June.
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Following the discovery of a man's shot body in a burning car in the north end of the city on June 7, police have made an arrest, reports News 12. 62-year-old Larry Tinsley, also known as "Love", was arrested Thursday in connection with the murder.
Police expect to make more arrests. Police allege Tinsley confessed to pouring gasoline on the body of 29-year-old Jason Nieves of Bridgeport.
Tinsley claimed to have been paid by someone else to commit the crimes, according to police. That man has yet to be charged.
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