Cops: Stratford Threesome Stole Christmas Presents

Police say a search warrant served on the Stratford home of three burglary suspects recovered several items possibly stolen from area homes.

The belongings include jewelry, computers, firearms, vehicles – and Christmas presents, Stratford police Lt. Frank Eannotti said in a statement.

“At this time, the investigation is ongoing and investigators are working with neighboring towns to identify the owners of the stolen property,” Eannotti said.

Police recovered the items from 22 Jackson Ave., the address of three burglary suspects who were allegedly caught in the act on Kovach Street in Stratford last Friday, Dec. 13.

Police said the threesome had fled the break-in on foot – leaving the car running at the scene – but all were eventually apprehended.

Joshua Roman, 19, was the first one apprehended. He was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary and held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Katiria Rivera, 33, was captured next, on Huntington Road. Police said she was found in possession of jewelry and cash allegedly stolen from the Kovach Street home.

Rivera was charged with first-degree burglary, interfering with an officer, criminal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit. She was held in lieu of $50,000 bond.

Davson Rivera, 22, was the last suspect apprehended, on Nichols Avenue. He was found in possession of stolen jewelry and a loaded firearm, police said.

Police did not say if Katiria and Davson are related.

The 22-year-old Rivera was charged with first-degree burglary, interfering with an officer, criminal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was held in lieu of $250,000 bond.

Eannotti, the police spokesman, said it is the department’s hope that these arrests close many reported burglaries and larcenies in the area.