Month: June 2021

Westport

Westport News: Mother-Child Found Dead

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

POLICE UPDATE: WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING UNTIMELY DEATHS (Update 6/18/21) The adult female who was found deceased in the home at 1 Lyndale Park hasbeen positively identified as forty-six-year-old Tracy Do. The deceased juvenile also resided atthe above address and is Ms. Do’s daughter. On June 18, 2021, the two deceased individuals were brought to the State Medical Examiner’soffice in Farmington to be autopsied. The Medical Examiner determined that the seven-year-old had drowned and ruled her death a homicide. The Medical Examiner ruled Ms. Do’s deatha suicide. The Westport Police Detective Bureau along with the State Police Western DistrictMajor Crimes Unit continue to investigate the facts and circumstances related to these twodeaths. Chief Koskinas stated that “this is a horrible…

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Stratford News: New Chief

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that Captain Jermaine B. Atkinson has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford.  Atkinson, a member of the Department since July of 2001, is currently serving as Training Captain and Safety Officer as well as Deputy Emergency Management Director for the Town of Stratford.    Atkinson replaces Michael Hostetter, a former retired Stratford Deputy Fire Chief who has been serving as interim Deputy Chief since January of 2020 and will be retiring once again.  “Jermaine Atkinson has had an outstanding and distinguished career as a firefighter here in the Town of Stratford, and has been an absolutely essential part of our Town’s emergency response framework in a variety of roles,”…

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Stratford News: Shooting Arrest

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

On 06-17-2021 Kevin Beason, age 23 of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting thatoccurred on Garibaldi Avenue in Stratford. The shooting took place on 06-01-2021. Beason was arrestedby warrant and subsequently held on a $250,000 dollar bond. He is scheduled to appear in BridgeportCourt on 07-15-2021. Beason was charged with:Criminal Attempt at Assault 1st DegreeReckless EndangermentWeapon in a Motor VehicleCriminal Possession of a FirearmCarrying a Pistol without a PermitThere were several witnesses to the shooting and Investigators are asking anyone with furtherinformation to contact Detective Torres or Detective Policano at 203-381-2098.

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INVEST IN COUNSELORS, SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR KIDS

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), along with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Thursday unveiled legislation that would invest in safe and nurturing school climates that support all students and address the over-policing of our nation’s K-12 schools. The data shows that counselors, social workers, psychologists and other trained professionals actually improve social and educational outcomes for kids in schools—whereas the involvement of police in schools leads to the criminalization of students, particularly students of color and students with disabilities. The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act would prohibit the use of federal funds to increase police presence in schools and instead provide $5 billion in new grant funding…

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INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY RETURNS TO FAIRFIELD

Jun 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#FAIRFIELD, CT – Monday, June 14, 2021 — Make Music Day Fairfield returns toFairfield on Monday, June 21, 12-9pm. Make Music Day is a free, outdoor musicfestival celebrated worldwide on the Summer Solstice each year. Music Performedby Anyone, Enjoyed by Everyone. A Free Celebration Open to Anyone of Any Age, SkillLevel and Musical Persuasion!First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said, “I am excited for the return of live music andhope residents enjoy the local musicians who will be performing. I want to thankeveryone who worked to put this fantastic day together for the benefit of ourcommunity.”“Music by the People, for the People.”Unique and special for 2021, Make Music Day Fairfield kicks off at Sherman GreenGazebo at 12 Noon with a special event…

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Farewell Chief Thode!

Jun 16, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Last night was Chief Richard Thode's retirement party. I don't always attend retirement parties but this one I couldn't miss to wish the chief well. Through the years he earned my respect not just in his knowledge but also in how he treats people. From the beginning he knew we both had a job to do and he made it a point to serves the people of Bridgeport by letting them know what is going on, whether it be a recent fire, fire prevention or new equipment to better serve his community and he earned my respect as a great leader. He will be taking his wealth of knowledge and people skills to the city of Danbury…

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