Bridgeport teen charged with 11 offenses Friday
A Bridgeport teen who police say has been “a person of interest in several recent shootings in the city,” was arrested and charged with 11 offenses Friday.
Marcus Arriaga, 18, was initially charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree larceny, carjacking and risk of injury.
Around noon Friday, officers “set up” around the 18-year-old’s residence, when they saw him leave and begin walking towards a gas station nearby.
“As Arriaga entered the middle of the street, Task Force Officers all wearing exterior out police tactical vests which clearly stated, ‘POLICE’, began to exit their vehicles and approach Arriaga,” police said. “At this time, Arriaga saw numerous Officers approaching from several different directions. Task Force Officers were yelling for Arriaga to get down and not run. Arriaga immediately and without hesitation [took] off running towards the parking lot of the Village Mart Citco Gas Station.”
Police caught Arriaga and found him in the possession of a loaded 9mm firearm, they said. He was additionally charged with criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession ammunition, carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal sale, delivery or transfer of a firearm and interfering and violations of conditions of release.
He’s held on $500,000 bond, and was expected in court Monday.
Jessika Harkay can be reached at jharkay@courant.com.
