Bridgeport City Council member charged in ballot fraud case arrested for fourth time

Additional charges filed against two in Bridgeport absentee ballot fraud probe

Two people are facing additional charges in connection to an investigation into absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport. The state’s attorney said City Councilman Alfredo Castillo and Margaret Joyce are now charged with possession of ballots and envelopes restricted. They were both released on promises to appear in court Friday. The pair are among a group of people charged in connection...

Alfredo Castillo, Bridgeport councilman, arrested for fourth time

Bridgeport City Councilman Alfredo Castillo was arrested for the fourth time Wednesday on a charge of illegally possessing a woman’s absentee ballot in the recent election. Castillo, in the company of his attorney, Frank Riccio, turned himself in at Troop G in Bridgeport. Castillo was released on a written promise to appear in court on Friday. Riccio said Wednesday that Castillo will plead not guilty and that the charges will likely be rolled in…

Bridgeport City Council member charged in ballot fraud case arrested for fourth time

The councilman already is facing multiple charges in connection with ballot fraud accusations.

Bridgeport City Councilman Arrested For 4th Time In Ballot Fraud Case: Report

Newly reelected Bridgeport City Council member Alfredo Castillo was arrested for the fourth time on charges tied to absentee ballot fraud, reports said. He turned himself in to Connecticut State Police earlier this week and was charged with restricted possession of absentee ballots, according to the Connecticut Post. Investigators have not said whether the new charges are related to recent complaints sent to the State Elections Enforcement Commi…