Hamden, Connecticut’s Otilio Green released on $100K bond, arrested by HSI

Otilio Green, 43, of Hamden, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States is in jail. He is a former officer with the police department of Yale University in New Haven, New Haven County. While employed by the department, Green allegedly uploaded five photos and 43 videos containing child sex abuse material (CSAM) to the Verizon cloud … Continue reading Hamden, Connecticut’s Otilio Green released on $100K bond, arrested by HSI

Stratford, Connecticut’s Julio Dacruz, Rochelle Smith arrested

Julio Dacruz, 59, and Rochelle Smith, 29, were arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, during a prostitution sting by the local police, which targeted criminal activities at motels. Dacruz, a former New Bedford resident, was among 15 men arrested as part of the investigation into widespread prostitution in the area.

Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Bridgeport’s George Lawrence, Hector Doval, Jamel Michael

George Lawrence, Hector Doval, and Jamel A. Michael, all Bridgeport residents, were arrested in Stratford for prostitution-related offenses. Doval had a prior sexual assault charge, while Lawrence faced a larceny charge. The Stratford Police conducted stings between February and March 2025, leading to the arrest of 15 individuals involved.

Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Waterbury’s Leuris Pena, Ruben Guaman

Leuris Pena Perez and Ruben Guaman Pomavilla, residents of Waterbury, were arrested in Stratford during a prostitution sting. Pena's negligence in a 2023 collision led to a complaint from victim Christopher Vasquez. Stratford's mayor, Laura Hoydick, and police chief Joseph McNeil oversee local law enforcement amid ongoing prostitution issues.

Guilford, Connecticut’s David Diaz arrested in Stratford

David J. Diaz, 43, was arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, following a prostitution sting by the local police. Guilford, where Diaz resides, is 29 miles away and is home to American Cruise Lines. Stratford, named after Stratford-upon-Avon, has a history dating back to 1643 and faces ongoing issues with prostitution.

Norwalk, Connecticut’s Daniel Matias arrested in Stratford

Daniel Matias, 64, educated in electrical engineering, worked as a facility manager at Perrigo from 1985 to 2015 before founding Adam General Construction in Norwalk. In 2025, he was among 15 men arrested during a prostitution sting by the Stratford Police Department, highlighting a broader issue of local illicit activities.

Trumbull, Connecticut’s Marcin Kazmierczak arrested in Stratford

Marcin Kazmierczak, 44, owner of Marcin Home Works, LLC in Trumbull, Connecticut, was arrested during a prostitution sting conducted by the Stratford Police Department in early 2025. Kazmierczak, married with two children, had previously expressed dissatisfaction with a local restaurant in 2019. The sting resulted in 15 arrests, including local residents.

Pembroke, Massachusetts’ Suvav Woodward arrested in Stratford, Connecticut

Suvav Woodward, 37, from Pembroke, Massachusetts, was arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, during a prostitution sting conducted by local authorities. He has lived in various locations, owns a machine business, and recently married. Woodward is notably the only non-Connecticut resident among the 15 individuals arrested during the operation.

Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Shelton’s Artan Ismaili, Charles Sosa, David Alterio, Gary Martini

In Shelton, Connecticut, residents Artan Ismaili, Charles Sosa, David Alterio, and Gary Martino were arrested for patronizing prostitution. This incident is part of a broader investigation into prostitution in Stratford, where a robbery occurred during a solicitation attempt. The Stratford Police's sting operations netted 15 arrested individuals linked to these activities.

Lance Morales biography: 10 things about Waterbury, Connecticut man

Lance Benuet Morales, an American from Waterbury, Connecticut, is known as "Macho." He has a criminal history including a jail sentence for attempted assault. On November 19, 2024, he allegedly shot and killed Jessiah Mercado and her infant during a dispute. He was later captured in Puerto Rico.