Bridgeport Brothers Indicted in Jewelry Store Heist

0:00It's April 17. You're listening to Hartford News today, AI-powered local news. Two British port brothers and arms, 28-year-old Kalajia Richardson and 27-year-old Anaval Rivera just got federally indicted for. Knocking over a K-Away outlet jewelry store in Clinton, Connecticut, back on February 3rd, they allegedly snatched up $184,000 worth of bling, facing Hobbs act robbery charges that could land them up to 20. This is behind bars, if convicted. The grand jury in Bridgeport dropped the hammer on March 18th. Richardson got pinched on March 9th, showed up in court Friday, said not guilty, and walked free on a $250,000 bond. Rivera's status is still unfolding as the feds tighten the net. This smashing grab wasn't a one-off. It's tied to a massive FBI probe with state and local cops chasing at least 20 jewelry store hits. There are burglaries and close calls across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.

1:00Investigators peg them through the New Haven Violent Crimes Task Force spotting the same playbook every time. Dark gear, masks, gloves, hammers, busting display cases, then peeling out in cars with no plates, stolen ones, or blocked tags. With the case heating up in more details likely to drop, these two are staring down a long road. Stay tuned as federal heat keeps building on this.