Pedro Martinez of Bridgeport has the misfortune of having the same name as a wanted man out of Texas, a coincidence which allegedly led Bridgeport police to detain him three times. The last time, Martinez was reportedly held in custody for four days before the mistake was cleared up.
Martinez filed a complaint in U.S. District Court recently against the city of Bridgeport and officials involved in his arrest, claiming his rights were violated. Attorney Robert M. Berke of Bridgeport, who represents Martinez, called what transpired “completely avoidable.”
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