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Stratford News: Homicide Investigation

Dec 17, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Homicide Investigation:The Stratford Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on LightStreet near Barnum Avenue at approximately 1am on this date. During the incident twoindividuals were shot by an unknown assailant. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was transported to a localhospital and is being treated for wounds received during the assault. At this time no names arebeing released until next of kin can be notified. The scene is active and Barnum Avenue will be closed to traffic between Bruce Avenue andBoston Avenue until approximately noon. Use Boston Avenue as an alternate route.There is no further information being released at this time. If anyone has any information concerning the shooting please contact…

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Stratford News: African American History Museum Opens

Nov 1, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT--Saturday was the grand opening of the Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum at 952 East Broadway. Despite the weather, the grounds were filled with enthusiastic visitors here to celebrate the museum's first official day.The museum would not be possible without the vision of Jeffrey Fletcher and his remarkable collection. We congratulate him on the opening and welcome him enthusiastically to his second home in Stratford!The realization of this museum has been hard work on the part of many, particularly Jeffrey and his team, and wonderful supporters such as the Shearman & Sterling Law Firm who sponsored today's event. Our administration worked alongside Jeffrey and the Town Council, especially Councilors Chris Pia, David Harden, Jim Connor and…

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Distinguished Chief Award

Oct 15, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – Stratford Police Chief Joe McNeil was awarded the “Distinguished Chief Award” by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut at their 2021 PCAC Distinguished Chiefs & Meritorious Service Awards Dinner held September 29th at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford.  McNeil, who has served as Stratford’s Chief of Police since 2016, began his service with the Stratford Police Department in 1994.    McNeil rose through the ranks, serving as a patrolman, detective sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and Deputy Chief prior to being named Chief.  His tenure as Chief of Police has been distinguished by decreasing crime rates, and a ground-breaking community engagement program for officers and citizens which has become a national model for departments across the U.S., working to build trust and empathy between…

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Stratford News: Structure Fire

Oct 4, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-04@4:00pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 2000 block of Broadbridge Avenue. Turned out to be a fire on a light fixture in the rear of the structure. Firefighters quickly extinguished it and there was no extension beyond the light fixture. If it was a real issue, our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!

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Stratford News: Air & Space Museum Opens

May 27, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-22--#Stratford CT—After many years of planning and restoring the Connecticut Air and Space Center held its ribbon cutting with Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. The museum will be open weekends 8am to 4pm and is located at 225B Main Street in Stratford (next door to the Windsock Restaurant). The museum features aircraft from the Corsair airplane from World War II which was made just down the street from the museum to helicopters from the Viet Nam War era. Models and memorabilia donated by veterans are also on display. https://youtu.be/PVFkjtxUeWY

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Stratford News: Police Involved Shooting UPDATE

Feb 6, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Police UPDATE:On Friday, February 5, 2021, the Connecticut State Police – Eastern District Major Crime Squad(EDMCS) detectives were requested by Hartford State’s Attorney Sharmese Walcott to assume theinvestigation of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the area of Main Street, in the town of Stratford. This incident occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m., during an attempt to serve a felony warrant for domestic charges. The suspect was observed entering a vehicle at which time Stratford Police Officers attempted a traffic stop where force was used. The suspect did sustain injuries and was transported to an area hospital.It was confirmed that a firearm was discovered on-scene. The officers involved in this incident were wearing body-worn cameras (BWC). The Connecticut State Police…

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Bridgeport Stratford

Robbery Arrest

Dec 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera DOB 10/29/1981 was taken into custody on December 29, 2020 by Stratford Detectives with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police FusionCenter and several Bridgeport Officers. Upon interviewing Jimenez-Rivera he confessed to thefollowing armed robberies within the City of Bridgeport:12/23/20 Subway Restaurant 1552 Wood Avenue CFS 11033612/24/20 Shell Gas Station 2612 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 CVS Pharmacy 3710 Main Street CFS 11060212/26/20 Chinese Food Restaurant 4565 Main Street CFS 111215Arrest warrants are pending for these incidents.Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera also confessed to two Stratford robberies that occurred in the past twodays.

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Stratford Library Meet The Author

Dec 2, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will host author Brooke Adams Law for a special “ The Stratford Library will host author Brooke Adams Law for a special “Meet-the-Author” program on Tuesday, December 8 from 6-7:30 pm. The Stratford resident will discuss her debut novel, Catchlight.  The program, available on the Library’s Zoom platform, is free and open to the public.  Author Brooke Adams Law in Catchlight asks the question: Who would you be without your memory?  When Katherine Keene is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, her four grown children must grapple with how to care for her - and how to remake their relationships with each other. And then there's the secret that threatens their family's very identity. Will the Keenes find healing and reconciliation - or implode from within?  Brooke Adams Law's debut…

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Shop Small, Shop Local and Shop Safe during Shop Small Stratford

Nov 20, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – The Town of Stratford is encouraging the community to support local, small businesses intheir annual “Shop Small Stratford” campaign. Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has issued a proclamationdeclaring Saturday, November 28th – the Saturday after Thanksgiving – “Shop Small Stratford Day" inconjunction with the national program, Small Business Saturday. The proclamation states, “62% of U.S. small businesses reported that they need to see consumerspending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business.” Additionally, “96% of consumers who shopped on “Small Business Saturday” agree that shopping at small, independently-owned businesses support their commitment to making purchases that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact, and 97% of consumers who shopped on Small…

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