Police: 2 face charges in connect with fatal Bridgeport hit-and-run
An investigation found that Jahmeir Peter Tillery was driving a sedan south on Noble Avenue when he allegedly struck Zandrea Harris, who was pushing a shopping cart near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street.
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Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in Bridgeport, police say.
Jahmeir Peter Tillery has been charged with evading responsibility with death, negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence.
Ti Aujah Amir Norfleet was charged with conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence and tampering with physical evidence.
Police say on July 21, 2025, they received a call that Zandrea Harris was found unresponsive at the intersection of Noble and Berkshire avenues.
An investigation found that Tillery was driving a sedan south on Noble Avenue when he allegedly struck Harris, who was pushing a shopping cart near Noble Avenue and Putnam Street.
Police say Tillery continued to drive, dragging Harris, until he arrived at the intersection of Noble and Berkshire avenues. He then allegedly took off and left Harris lying on the ground.
Harris was taken to Bridgeport Hospital and died five days later.
Arrest warrants were obtained on Tuesday for Tillery and Norfleet, who was a passenger in Tillery's vehicle.
Tillery's bond was set at $750,000, while Norfleet's was set at $150,000.
