Brookfield Police Confirm Shooting and Break-In Suspect is in Custody: Report

BRIDGEWATER, CT — The Brookfield Police Department has issued a statement after conflicting reports were released over the past several days in relation to the Bridgewater home invasion and shooting by Lake Lillinonah.

"We have received lots of questions regarding the status of the Bridgewater home invasion case. Connecticut State Police announced that they have an active arrest warrant for the person responsible. The subject is currently in custody in New York."

The suspect has been identified as Dustin Holst-Grubbe who police say was involved in multiple crimes throughout the state.

The Connecticut State Police issued the following statement:

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***State Police Detectives Name Bridgewater Home Invasion Suspect, hold Arrest Warrant***

This active and ongoing investigation developed numerous leads which led detectives to North Main St. in Waterbury where two stolen vehicles were recovered. It was determined that both stolen vehicles, a Black BMW and Ford Econoline Van were connected to the Bridgewater home invasion and stolen vehicle reports in the area and NY.

Through the diligent and relentless efforts of detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC), Middletown (NY) Police Department, and the Duchess County Sheriff’s Office (NY) a suspect was developed. It was determined that the suspect, identified as Dustin Holst-Grubbe, was involved in multiple crimes throughout these jurisdictions.

Western District Major Crime (WDMC), Middletown (NY) Police Department, and the Duchess County Sheriff’s Office (NY) tirelessly collaborated efforts to locate Holst-Grubbe. On August 7, 2016 detectives from the Duchess County Sheriff’s Office informed WDMC detectives that Holst-Grubbe had turned himself in to the New York State Police Barracks in Millerton, NY on burglary charges.

An interview of Holst-Grubbe was conducted, and the information obtained was disseminated to all of the respective agencies.

On August 8 and 9, 2016 based upon these investigations, multiple arrest warrants were being prepared for Holst-Grubbe by WDMC, Middletown (NY) Police Department, and the Duchess County Sheriff’s Office (NY) for crimes committed in their respective jurisdictions.

Connecticut State Police and Western District Major Crime hold an active arrest warrant for Holst-Grubbe with charges stemming from the home invasion and stolen motor vehicles.

Dustin Holst-Grubbe is currently being held in New York for charges determined through their inves-tigation. The Connecticut warrant will be served upon the authorization of the courts and Holst-Grubbe’s transfer to Connecticut.

Warrant:
Dustin Holst-Grubbe (5/31/96)
32 Belke Rd.
Millerton, NY

Charges:

Home Invasion
Assault of an Elderly Person
Assault 1st (with a Deadly Weapon)
Stealing a Firearm
Burglary 1st
Burglary 3rd (2 counts)
Larceny 2nd (2 counts)
Larceny 3rd (2 counts)
Credit Card Theft
Court:
Litchfield Superior Court
Bond:
$1,000.000.00

If anyone has, or thinks they have, any additional information they are asked to call detectives at 203-267-2200 or text TIP711 with the information to 274637. All calls will be kept confidential.

***Original release and update #1***
Bridgewater, CT. (August 4, 2016): Western District Major Crime Detectives (WDMC) are currently investigating a home invasion at 606 S. Main St. in Bridgewater where one male victim sustained a gunshot wound.

On August 4, 2016 at approximately 3:40 a.m., Troopers from Troop A-Southbury responded to 606 S. Main St. in Bridgewater for a reported gunshot victim.

Upon arrival troopers initiated medical care to the male victim, secured the area, and learned a home invasion had occurred. EMS responded to the scene and transported the male victim to Danbury Hospital for further evaluation. The male victim was conscious and alert talking to troopers on scene. At this time he does not appear to have life-threatening injuries.

At least one suspect, a light-skinned or Hispanic male, fled the scene prior to trooper arrival. The male suspect was believed to be in possession of a firearm and hiding in the heavily-wooded area between 606 S. Main St. and the boat launch at Lake Lillinonah.

Troopers, State Police K9’s, and State Police Tactical Unit members searched the heavily wooded area for suspects. Brookfield Police Officers also assisted. While on scene troopers located a vehicle reported stolen out of New York State on S. Main St. in Bridgewater, and are working to confirm if it is related to the home invasion.

Through the course of the search for the suspect/s troopers also located the firearm, a shotgun, in the immediate area. As troopers continued the search for suspect/s they were notified by a resident also in the immediate area that his vehicle was stolen from his driveway. Troopers determined that the suspect was most-likely no longer in the area.

As the investigation continued a stolen vehicle out of Bridgewater was reported located on N. Main St. in Waterbury. WDMC detectives responded to the Waterbury scene and are working to determine if that sto-len vehicle is related to the original Bridgewater investigation.

UPDATE #1:
The victims have been identified as:
Victor P. Compe (dob 1/28/52): gunshot wound to the upper body, appears non-life threatening, remains in Danbury Hospital.

Samantha A. Moore (dob 8/20/52): not injured
On August 4, 2016 while on-scene at the Bridgewater home invasion, troopers recovered a stolen mo-tor vehicle on S. Main St. in Bridgewater. As the investigation continued, State Police detectives from West-ern District Major Crime recovered two stolen motor vehicles on North Main St. in Waterbury. WDMC de-tectives continue to investigate to determine if there is a connection between the stolen vehicles and the Bridgewater home invasion. All vehicles were towed and will be treated as evidence as detectives search the vehicles and collect evidence located on and within the vehicles to determine if they are connected to the home invasion.

Stolen vehicles recovered on North Main St. in Waterbury:
1. Black BMW reported stolen out of Middletown, NY. the evening/overnight August 3rd-4th, 2016
2. Ford Econoline Van reported stolen to troopers while they were on-scene in Bridgewater, CT investigating the home invasion.

Stolen vehicle recovered on South Main St. in Bridgewater:
A green Subaru Forrester reported stolen out of Millerton, NY. the evening/overnight August 3rd-4th, 2016