On October 1, 2015 the Stratford Police Department was contacted regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct by an adult female and a juvenile victim. The report alleged the suspect was a teacher’s aide with the Stratford School District. This information was later confirmed. As a result of the investigation Stratford Police detectives arrested 46 year-old Kyle Damato-Kushel in connection with this investigation. Damato-Kushel turned herself into Stratford Police on December 8, 2015. Damato-Kushel was released on a $50,000 court set bond. She is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on December 21, 2015. Damato-Kushel was charged with: 53a-71 Sexual Assault Second Degree 53-21 (a)(2) Illegal Sexual Contact with Minor 53a-167a Interfering With An Officer 53a-73a(a)(6) Sex Assault 4-Victim=Student 53a-151 Tampering With A Witness (Stratford Police Press Release)
DoingItLocal Assists Chief Radzimirski With Arrest
1:22pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT-- Earlier today I reported the theft of a backpack leaf blower on Nordstrand Avenue (off Melville Avenue). I posted the report and thought nothing more of it, that is until I heard a dispatch on the Bridgeport Police radio. Chief Radzimirski was on the road and spotted a man driving a bicycle with the heavy Husqvarna backpack leaf blower and thought it was suspicious and pulled him over and detained him at East Washington Avenue and Knollton Street. Connecting the dots I called both police departments to let them know of each other's calls. Fairfield Police went to the scene with the owner of the landscaping company and sure enough it was his leaf blower. I also…
Fairfield News: Leaf Blower Taken
1:22pm--#Fairfield CT--A backpack leaf blower was just taken at a Nordstrand Avenue home (off Melville Avenue). Poolcie are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Water Training for Firefighters
#FAIRFIELD, CT--(December 7, 2015 Press Release) In the early days of December a dozen Fairfield Fire Officers and Firefighters braved the frigid waters of Ash Creek and the South Benson Marina to participate in a Water Rescue Technician program developing their skills in using the department-issued wetsuits and Rapid Deployment Craft to save civilians throughout the year. Lieutenants Bill Tuttle and Phil Higgins had developed the program following extensive training in Maine, Vermont and Virginia, and the Fairfield Fire Department utilized their subject matter expertise to nearly double the number of on-duty personnel trained to the level of Water Rescue Technician. “By adding these Technicians we’ve greatly enhanced the safety of our citizens in this waterfront community,” said Tuttle;…
Stratford News: Fire With Closed Flue
10:09am--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are on scene with a fire in a fireplace and a closed flue at 509A North Trail. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
10:30pm--#Norwalk CT--- Firefighters on scene of a fire at 12 Cove Avenue. Heavy fire in the rear on the second floor. This report is made possible by:
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
8:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a car at Benahm and Wood Avenue. Firefighters report the engine compartment is in flames. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fireworks Being Set Off In Apartment Building
6:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police and Firefighters dispatched to 24 Circular Avenue for a report of structure fire which is apparently caused by kids setting off fireworks set off on the third floor. They have fled the scene. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Red Bull Theft
#Westport CT--December 4th, 2015 Westport Officers responded to the Shelton Police Department and took custody of Christopher Freer (age 36), for an outstanding larceny arrest warrant held by this Department. The arrest warrant stems from a larceny complaint back on August 28th of this year where the suspect had ran out of the Stop and Shop store with 12 four packs of Red Bull. The suspect, who was being followed by a store employee, then dumped the items in the parking lot before entering a waiting car. The store employee then recovered the stolen merchandise, some of which was damaged from being dropped by the suspect. Using the store video footage of the incident, and with the assistance from the Shelton Police Department, Freer was identified as the suspect.…
Bridgeport News: Roommate Choked With Hammer Over Stolen Pills
5:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are on the way to 65 Oakview Circle for a roommate choking the other roommate with a hammer after arguing over stolen pills according to radio reports. This report is made possible by: