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8 arrested in Bridgeport for domestic violence warrants, including man accused of sexually assaulting child

One of the eight arrested in Operation Purple Shield is Patrick Curry. Curry was charged with sexual assault, sexual contract with a person under 16 and risk of injury to a minor.

Rose Shannon

Nov 5, 2025, 5:10 PM

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Eight people were arrested in Bridgeport Wednesday for having outstanding domestic violence warrants, including a man who is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old, police say.

One of the eight arrested in Operation Purple Shield is Patrick Curry.

He is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old family member.

Curry was charged with sexual assault, sexual contract with a person under 16 and risk of injury to a minor.

His bond was set at $200,000.

Brionna Bland was also arrested.

They were charged with assault, unlawful restraint, reckless endangerment, breach of peace and criminal mischief.

Their bond was set at $100,000.

The group was expected to appear in court Wednesday.

Police say the operation is part of Chief Porter's efforts to combat domestic violence.

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