Bridgeport Councilman Arrested Again for Absentee Ballot Fraud

BREAKING: Bridgeport City Councilman Alfredo Castillo has been arrested for the fourth time on charges of illegally possessing an absentee ballot, just announced today. The latest arrest highlights ongoing concerns about election integrity in Connecticut, as Castillo faces over 30 criminal charges related to absentee ballot fraud.

Castillo, accompanied by his attorney Frank Riccio, turned himself in at Troop G in Bridgeport earlier this morning. Following his arrest, he was released on a written promise to appear in court this Friday, December 11, 2025. Riccio confirmed to reporters that Castillo intends to plead not guilty, suggesting that the latest charges will be grouped with his existing cases.

The recent allegations stem from an incident involving a resident, Angela King, who reported that Castillo visited her home in mid-October. According to the arrest warrant, he encouraged her to vote a certain way and then took her absentee ballot, claiming he would mail it for her. King identified Castillo from a photo shown by investigators, stating unequivocally, “100 percent he took my ballot.”

The investigation also revealed that Castillo was captured on video footage knocking on King’s door at Harborview Towers. In a related account, another resident, Anne Rodriguez, described a different encounter with a man who also solicited her vote but could not identify Castillo from a lineup.

This latest case was referred to the Chief State’s Attorney’s office by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC), which has already initiated proceedings against 11 defendants linked to election fraud from the 2019 and 2023 elections. Most of these cases remain pending, except for Josephine Edmonds, who has pleaded guilty and received a three-year suspended sentence with probation.

As Castillo prepares for court next week, the pressure mounts on officials to address these election fraud allegations. Riccio indicated that the state’s attorney’s office is currently negotiating with other defendants, hinting that some may receive plea deals, but suggested that high-profile cases like Castillo’s will not be eligible for leniency.

The ramifications of these charges extend beyond Castillo alone, raising critical questions about the integrity of future elections in Connecticut. As the situation develops, voters and officials alike are watching closely.

Stay tuned for further updates on this urgent situation as the court date approaches and additional details emerge.