2 arrests made, 3rd on the way, following violent robbery of Bridgeport jewelry store

BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – When it’s all said and done, Bridgeport police expect to have three people in custody for what they described as a violent armed robbery at a jewelry store in the city.

So far they say they arrested 38-year-old Jermaine Ogrinc on Wednesday and 32-year-old Adam Buster on March 15.

The third suspect was identified as 50-year-old Michael Stinson. Police said he is in the custody of the Department of Correction on unrelated charges. He’s expected to be arrested on Friday during a court appearance.

The incident happened on June 10, 2023 at the ABC Jewelry store on Boston Avenue.

Three suspects robbed the ABC Jewelry on Boston Avenue in Bridgeport in June 2023, police said.
Three suspects robbed the ABC Jewelry on Boston Avenue in Bridgeport in June 2023, police said.(Bridgeport police)

Police said three suspects, all of whom wore masks and gloves, rushed into the business and forced three employees into a back room. The suspects then pistol whipped and robbed them of personal items.

One employee suffered a broken rib and another had a head injury.

The suspects got away with about $100,000 in mostly gold jewelry after they smashed open display cases and ripped merchandise off walls.

They took off in a vehicle that was later recovered by detectives.

Ogrinc, who was also already in custody on unrelated charges, was charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree larceny. His bond was set at $750,000 and was arrested on Wednesday.

Buster was arrested earlier this month at his job in Shelton. He was charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, and first-degree larceny. His bond was also set at $750,000.

When Stinson is served a warrant on Friday, he’ll be charged with first-degree robbery and first-degree larceny. The charges come with a $750,000 bond.