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Seymour Man Charged for Selling Stolen Cars Online After Stratford Investigation

Aug 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

In March 2025, Stratford Police received two separate complaints from residents who unknowingly purchased stolen vehicles online—one on Craigslist and another on Facebook—each costing about $12,000. Detective Jay Delauri executed five search warrants, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Tyrone Purcell of Seymour, a convicted felon with prior firearms charges. Purcell surrendered to police on August 1, 2025, and was charged with multiple counts including Forgery, Identity Theft, and Larceny. He was released on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 8, 2025.

Fairfield

Person Killed After Being Struck By Train

Aug 4, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A person allegedly trespassing on the train tracks in the 2000 block of Post Road was struck and killed by a passing train. There are no other details at this time. 2025-08-04@2:38pm-- #Fairfield CT

Bridgeport

Car & Motorbike Collide

Aug 4, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A car and a motorbike collided at the intersection of East Main and Stratford Avenue. The person on the motorbike was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-08-04@10:55am - #Bridgeport CT

State News

BLUMENTHAL SLAMS VA’S MOVE TO STOP PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING ABORTIONS TO VETERANS

Aug 3, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement slamming the Trump Administration’s Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) move to stop providing abortion care to veterans who have been raped or whose pregnancy is threatening their health. “The government should not be able to impose a pregnancy on anyone— least of all survivors of rape, abuse, or those whose health is at risk. Current VA policy guarantees that, at the very least, veterans who are raped or who could die without an abortion can get the care they need. It is disgusting and dangerous that the Trump Administration will strip VA’s ability to provide essential health care to veterans in these harrowing situations. It…

Norwalk

Robbery Arrest in Norwalk

Aug 3, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Police have arrested 34-year-old Mario Osorio-Lopez in connection with a July 12th armed robbery at Veterans’ Park. A juvenile victim reported arranging a meeting through Snapchat to sell high-value items when three suspects approached, one displayed a knife, and the items were forcibly taken. Osorio-Lopez was arrested on multiple charges including robbery, larceny, and risk of injury to a minor. Police say more arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

Trumbull

Trumbull Police Investigate Overnight Car Break-Ins

Aug 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Trumbull Police are investigating a series of overnight vehicle break-ins in the Daniels Farm Road area, including one vehicle that was stolen and later recovered in Bridgeport. Authorities are urging residents to remove valuables and keys from their vehicles and to report any suspicious activity to the police. Anyone with information or video surveillance footage related to these crimes is asked to contact the Trumbull Police Department.

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Westport Appoints Alberto Vargas Jr. as Director of Information Technology

Aug 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today the appointment of Alberto Vargas Jr. as the Town of Westport’s Director of Information Technology, effective August 4, 2025. Mr. Vargas has more than 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, modernizing enterprise systems, and strengthening cybersecurity in both public and private sectors. Most recently, he served as Director of IT and Business Relationship Manager for ATG Entertainment, where he oversaw enterprise-wide technology strategy, multi-site cloud migrations, cybersecurity enhancements, and digital service modernization across 19 venues in North America. Previously, Mr. Vargas spent over 8 years with the New York City Department of Finance, where he played a key role in the development and successful creation of NYC’s first citywide mobile…

Stratford

Stratford Library Awarded GELS Grant

Aug 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library has announced that the State Library Division of Library Development awarded the Library a Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) Grant 2025 for $3,500 for Leveling Up Programming and Engagement for People with Autism. The grant is funded by the State of Connecticut and the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library. The GELS Grant is a six-month grant initiative to support a library on their journey to providing equitable services in their community. Created by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development, Growing Equitable Library Services (GELS) is a workshop series that strives to provide the training that helps libraries become…