Category: Stratford

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 staff of the comments allegedly made by Cyr but also wanted to speak with police about the matter.

A second witness explained that a male student, identified as Joseph Cyr, allegedly made comments in December 2022 that he was going to “shoot up” graduation and that Cyr allegedly said was going to bring a friend or possibly a coworker with him. The second witness further explained that on 02/16/2023, one of Cyr’s classmates asked him what would happen if he (Cyr) were to be kicked out of school. According to the second witness, Cyr responded, “If I go down, everyone is going down with me” and implied the airport would become a “crater”. The second witness told investigators that the comments allegedly made by Cyr caused them to fear for their safety.

The investigating trooper then contacted administrators at the Stratford School for Aviation, who advised the trooper that they were aware of the allegations and had already begun an administrative investigation.

Based upon the information obtained during the course of the investigation, an arrest warrant affidavit for Joseph Cyr’s arrest was applied for and subsequently granted on 02/18/2023.

On 02/18/2023, at approximately 4:34 PM, Joseph James Cyr, DOB 05/22/2001, of Oxford, Connecticut, was taken into custody at his residence and transported to Troop G, where he was processed and charged with the following:

C.G.S. 53a-181, Breach of Peace in the Second Degree

C.G.S 53a-61aa, Threatening in the Second Degree

Cyr was released on a $50,000.00 court set bond, pending his arraignment at Bridgeport Superior Court, scheduled on 02/23/2023.

2023-02-18@3:40pm–#Stratford CT– Report of someone accidentally shot in the on Franklin Avenue.

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#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 @ 203-385-4100 or Sergeant’s Desk @ 203-385-4145.

2023-02-14@1:34pm–#Stratford CT– Police are looking for a black male and black female in a maroon Honda Civic responsible for a strong-armed robbery of a hair salon

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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 side. The female is an

employee of Mohawk North East, the contractor repairing the bridge. She suffered

serious injuries and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by Stratford EMS.

The rescue involved a team-oriented effort of all Stratford Public Safety Departments

including Dispatch, Fire, Police, and EMS.

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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 1^st, 2023        10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall) 
• Wednesday, February 8^th, 2023        10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library) 

• Wednesday, February 15^th, 2023      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center) 
• Wednesday, February 22^nd 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 health departments of Bridgeport, Stratford, Fairfield, Trumbull, Monroe and Milford.  

“We want to raise awareness of heart disease and diabetes among residents of Stratford, especially the underserved,” said Andrea Boissevain, Stratford’s Health Director, adding “this campaign helps people make informed health decisions based on their own personal health data.” 

The “Know Your Numbers” campaign teaches individuals the link between personal health data such as blood pressure, blood sugar and overall health. Promoting free health screenings connects people with information about their health, connecting them with primary care doctors. Visit www.gethealthct.org or https://www.stratfordct.gov/KYN for more information on Know Your Numbers.  

For questions, please call the Stratford Health Department at 203-385-4090.  

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2023-01-20@7:49pm–#Stratford CT– Firefighters called for a rollover crash with entrapment on the Devon Bridge. The person was freed from the car and turned over to EMS with unknown injuries.

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