FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Five men have been arrested for gun-related charges, drugs, and other offenses.
On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, deputies were investigating a suspicious vehicle on Old Chester Rd, an area where recent shooting incidents have been occurring.
As deputies arrived at the scene, two individuals were observed with handguns and were detained.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Ja’Terria Russell, fled the scene with two other individuals inside the vehicle. After a short pursuit, deputies detained the three individuals inside the vehicle. Through their investigation, deputies seized two rifles and three handguns, ammunition, and a quantity of marijuana.
Jalen C. Cohen, 18, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol, possession of a stolen pistol and Simple possession of marijuana.
Ja’Terria A. Russell, 18, was arrested and charged with failure to stop for blue light, unlawful carrying of a pistol, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Ratrez D. White, 18, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Brian D. Willingham, 18, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Stephen S. Willingham, 18, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol, possession of a stolen pistol, and simple possession of marijuana.
All five were transported to the Fairfield County Detention Center.
