Month: June 2018

Stratford News: Racing Leads To Negligent Homicide

#Stratford CT–An investigation found that on 4/6/18 Ronald Patterson and Aaron Perkins were racing on Lordship Blvd. near Access Rd. Patterson was traveling at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a turn in the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle went off of the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest near the marsh. His passenger, Dawaan Edwards, died on scene from injuries sustained in this crash. Patterson and Perkins gave statements to Detectives that a non-contact vehicle was involved in this incident and caused the crash. Through the examination of evidence on scene and video surveillance nearby, detectives determined there was no other vehicle in the area at the time of this crash.

 

On 6/14/18 Aaron Perkins (7/21/94) was charged with interfering with an officer, misuse of plates, operating an unregistered car and illegal racing. He was released on $2,000.00 bond.    On 6/19/18 Ronald Patterson (5/5/89) was charged with illegal racing, operating with unsafe tires, negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, reckless driving, operating an unregistered car, misuse of plates, operating without a license, operating without insurance, interfering with an Officer, reckless endangerment first degree, misconduct with a motor vehicle, manslaughter second degree with a motor vehicle, and operating under the influence. He was held on $100,000.00 bond.  Both subjects arrested in connection with the fatal accident, Patterson and Perkins are from Bridgeport.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

#Stratford Awards

STRATFORD, CT – Stratford EMS staff were recognized by the Youth Committee of the Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families with MEDALS (Making Extraordinary Differences and Leading Stratford) awards.

Stratford EMS Administrator / Paramedic, Kevin Giasullo, Volunteer EMT Alex Shein and the Stratford EMS Explorer Post 4911 were all recognized in a short ceremony that was held at Town Hall Council Chambers on June 18, 2018 at 7:00pm. The awards were presented for contributions to the community that make a difference, create a better Stratford and support Stratford’s Youth.

The ceremony, put on by the Youth Committee of the Stratford Partnership for Youth and Families, featured an update on some of the accomplishments and projects of the Youth Committee, Grants and Awards.  Mayor Laura Hoydick gave an opening address and Representative Joseph Gresko was also present.

“I am so proud of our team here at Stratford EMS.  Alex is a shining example of the strong volunteerism here in Stratford.  Kevin, who began his career as a SEMS Explorer, proves that our Youth can aspire to achieve great things here is Stratford and the EMS Explorer Post has and continues to provide a safe and positive pathway for our Youth.  Very deserving awards for all of them!” said Mike Loiz, Director of EMS and 911 for Stratford.

(Pictures L-R: Kevin Giasullo, Alex Shein, SEMS Explorer Post 4911)

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