Stratford

State PD Investigate Alleged Threats at Stratford School for Aviation

On 02/17/2023 at approximately 5:52 PM, two individuals arrived at Troop G, asking to speak with a trooper regarding a student at the Stratford School for Aviation who had allegedly made threatening comments at the school. A witness explained to the investigating trooper that in December of 2022, a male student, identified as Joseph Cyr, DOB 05/22/2001, was allegedly heard saying that he was going to "shoot up graduation." The witness added that on 02/16/2023, Cyr also allegedly made comments to his classmates implying that if he were to be “kicked out” of school, he would turn the airport into a "crater" and that he knew where some of the classmates lived. According to the witness, they had advised school…

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Another Fatal Pedestrian Crash-This Time In Stratford

#Stratford CT--The Stratford Police Department is actively investigating a fatal accident on Main Street near Garden Street. During the incident, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Main Street. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The striking vehicle and operator remained on the scene. The roadway is closed near garden street between North Avenue and Freeman Avenue and remains so until the completion of the initial investigation. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. At this time no further information is available as to the cause of the accident or possible charges. If anyone witnessed the incident please contact the Stratford Police Department at Dispatch Center @…

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Stratford News: Construction Site Accident

At approx. 7:55am Stratford Fire Rescue was dispatched to Route 1 at the Devon Bridge for a 55-year-old female who had fallen through a hole in the bridge and landed on a construction barge below. Stratford Fire Rescue responded to the scene with Car 3, Engine 1, Tac 5, Truck 1, Marine Rescue 233, and Safety Car 5. Under the command of Assistant Chief Mike Camperlengo, Stratford Firefighters using Marine 233 moored alongside the barge. Stratford Firefighters and Stratford EMS Paramedics treated, stabilized, and using a rope rescue system extricated the 55-year-old female who had fallen through a 3’x5’opening and fell approx. 40-50 feet landing on a construction barge below. The Devon Bridge is currently under repairs on the southbound…

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Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings

Stratford CT – The Stratford Health Department will be conducting free health screenings under their “Know Your Numbers” campaign at Town Hall, the Stratford Library, South End Community Center and Stratford YMCA. February is American Heart Month and the Stratford Health Department is encouraging all residents to participate in free heart health screenings.   Dates:  Wednesday, February 1st, 2023        10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall)  Wednesday, February 8th, 2023        10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library)  Wednesday, February 15th, 2023      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center)  Wednesday, February 22nd 2023       10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford YMCA)  “Know Your Numbers” campaign is part of an overall strategy created by the Health Improvement Alliance, comprised of Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, community health centers Optimus and Southwest and…

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