Police Name Stratford Residents Arrested In Wednesday Anti-Gang Raids

Five Stratford residents were among the 29 suspects arrested in coordinated pre-dawn police raids in Stratford and Bridgeport Wednesday, which targeted people allegedly affiliated with the Bloods street gang.

The raids were carried out by the Stratford Police Special Response Team, the Bridgeport Police Emergency Services Unit and a State Police anti-gang task force.

Officers seized one loaded handgun, 44 rounds of ammunition, three ounces of crack cocaine, 104 bags of heroin, 8.8 grams of marijuana, $7,847 in cash, drug packaging equipment and drug paraphernalia.

Mack C. McCallister, 30, of 99 McKinley Ave., Stratford, was charged with two counts of sale of narcotics and held on $100,000 bond.

Raini Lorenzo Nelson, 32, of 182 Dewey St., Stratford, was charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics and held on $50,000 bond.

Owais M. Deura, 18, of 385 Andrew St., Stratford, and Charles A. Gombas, 18, of 425 Franklin Ave., Stratford, were charged with sale of marijuana and possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. They were held on $5,000 bond.

The adult suspects were scheduled to appear in court for arraignment this morning.

Also arrested was a 16-year-old juvenile resident of Gregory Circle, who was held by juvenile corrections.

In addition, 24 suspects from Bridgeport and the Naugatuck Valley were also apprehended at residences in Bridgeport.

Several of the Bridgeport suspects were held on bonds as high as $1 million on charges that included organized crime violations.

The suspects are believed to be affiliates of the notorious Bloods street gang, which are "everywhere," said Stratford Police Capt. Joseph McNeil.

McNeil said the pre-dawn raids began at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

McNeil said the operations were the result of a long-term investigation started by State Police that uncovered the level of gang activity locally.

A statement released by State Police Lt. J. Paul Vance said search and arrest warrants were executed throughout the East Side of Bridgeport and adjacent neighborhoods in Stratford.

The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) personnel assisted the operation relative to endangered children in drug environments.

Thirteen minors were found in the residences in Stratford and Bridgeport where the raids took place and parents were arrested on warrants. DCF removed four children from the homes and placed them with grandparents residing elsewhere.

Other suspects:

John C. Cozart, 31, of 511 Brooks St., Bridgeport; charged with three counts of sale of marijuana, three counts of sale of marijuana within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics and violation of the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; $1 million bond.

Rodney A. Crawley (alias "Black," "Bobby J" or "Dice"), 42, of 1193 Pembroke Street, Bridgeport; charged with three counts of sale of narcotics, three counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, five counts of risk of injury to a minor, conspiracy to sell narcotics, violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held without bond.

Carlos S. Lopez, 19, of 19 Pleasant Street, Bridgeport; charged with assault in the second degree, breach of peace, two counts of sale of narcotics, two counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

Raymond Mathis, 25, of 297 Dover Street, Bridgeport; 10 counts of sale of narcotics, 10 counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

Shaneeka Nicole Mathis, 26, of 511 Brooks Street, Bridgeport; charged with two counts of sale of narcotics, two counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, sale of marijuana, sale of marijuana within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

William Nunez, 66, of 1189 Pembroke St., Bridgeport; charged with three counts of sale of narcotics, three counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held without bond.

David Pesquera, 42, of 1183 Pembroke St., Bridgeport; charged with sale of narcotics, sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held without bond.

Jackell Plummer, 34, of 1195 East Main St., Bridgeport; charged with two counts of sale of narcotics, two counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

Felipe Ramos, 39, of 1191 Pembroke St., Bridgeport; charged with three counts of sale of narcotics, three counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held without bond.

Iris Pesante, 30, of 269 Beaver St., Ansonia; conspiracy to sell narcotics, sale of narcotics, and sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held without bond.

John Roman, 43, of 269 Beaver St., Ansonia; charged with three counts of sale of narcotics, three counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 of a school, risk of injury to a minor, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held without bond.

Francisco A. Soares, 18, of 1867 Central Ave., Bridgeport; charged with two counts of sale of narcotics, two counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

Eric T. Worsham, 19, of 150 Asylum St., Bridgeport; charged with two counts of sale of narcotics, two counts of sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to sell narcotics, and violating the Corrupt Organization and Racketeering Act; held on $1 million bond.

Kevin T. Allison, 24, of 279 Helen St., Bridgeport; charged with illegal transfer of a firearm, sale of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, and criminal possession of a firearm; held on $250,000 bond.

Richard D. Alvira, 35, of 100 Manilla St., Bridgeport; charged with two counts of illegal sale/transfer of a firearm, two counts of criminal possession of a firearm, two counts of carrying a pistol without a permit, two counts of weapon in a motor vehicle, conspiracy and possession of narcotics, conspiracy to possession narcotics with intent to sell, conspiracy and sale of narcotics, possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, conspiracy to possess narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, and sale of narcotics within 1,500 of a school; held on $400,000 bond.

Vincent E. Bradley, 27, of 24 Baldwin St., Naugatuck; charged with possession of marijuana (less than four ounces) and possession of marijuana within 1,500 feet of a school; held on $50,000 bond.

Jamar Davis, 29, of 70 Maple St., Bridgeport; charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics and conspiracy to sell marijuana; held on $50,000 bond.

Frederick L. Gallimore, 23, of 410 Dover St., Bridgeport; charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, conspiracy to carry a pistol without a permit, illegal sale/transfer of a pistol, conspiracy to illegally sell/transfer a pistol, three counts of sale of marijuana, three counts of sale of marijuana within 1,500 feet of a school, sale of narcotics and sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held on $250,000 bond.

Frank J. Hammonds, 39, of 380 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport; charged with sale of narcotics, possession of narcotics, sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, criminal impersonation, interfering with an officer, operating under suspension; held on $30,000 bond.

Charles S. Hunter, 18, of 153 Kennedy Drive, Bridgeport; charged with possession of a stolen firearm, sale of narcotics and sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held on $100,000 bond.

Michael J. Killian, 30, of 246 North Anthony St., Bridgeport; charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, sale of narcotics, sale of narcotics with 1,500 feet of a school; held on $500,000.

Roderick S. Parker, 29, of 2296 East Main St., Bridgeport; charged with six counts of sale of marijuana, three counts of conspiracy to sell narcotics, three counts of sale of narcotics, sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a daycare center, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and possession of marijuana within 1,500 feet of a daycare center; held on $250,000 bond.

Tyquan Andre Porter, 23, of 207 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport; charged with sale of narcotics, sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, and risk of injury to a minor; held on $50,000 bond.

Kai R. Roacher, 29, of 36 Park St., Bridgeport; charged with sale of narcotics and sale of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school; held on $50,000 bond.