Garage Fire Extends To House
A garage fire extended to the attic of a home on Tanglewood Road. No reported injuries. The fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause. 2025-12-13@10:00am #Stratford CT #ctfire
Small Fire Contained to Restroom at Stratford Home Depot
A small fire was quickly contained to the ladies’ restroom at Home Depot on Barnum Avenue in Stratford, but it left a noticeable smoke condition inside the store. Crews responded swiftly, and the situation was brought under control without further spread. 2025-12-02@8:09pm #Stratford CT #ctfire
STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN DECEMBER
11/24–12/16: Clothesline of ComfortHelp the Stratford Library collect gloves, scarves, and hats for adults, children, and teens in need. Items can be handmade or store bought (keep the tags on). Please, no used items. Donations can be pinned on our clothesline, and then will be collected for the South End Community Center. 12/1: 3:30–5:00pm: Teen Open ArtCalling all artists! Join us in the Teen Department to draw, paint, or sculpt whatever you like! We'll provide all the supplies, you bring your artistic inspiration! Grades 6–12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department. 12/2: 4:30–6:00pm: Teen Crafting KindnessBring your creative style & decorate Tote Bags that we will be donating to the South End Community Center Food Pantry. This is an opportunity…
Ring in the Holidays with Stratford’s Tree Lighting and First Holiday Market this Friday, November 28, 2025
STRATFORD- Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick invites residents to participate in Stratford’s first Holiday Market. Over 28 organizations will be present representing vendors, artisans and community partners. Come do some holiday shopping! Mayor Hoydick noted, “I’m thrilled to invite everyone to join us on Friday, November 28th for Stratford’s first-ever Holiday Market on the Town Hall Green, held in conjunction with our annual tree lighting and a special meet and greet with Santa. This brings the very best of our community, with local vendors, families, friends, and neighbors kicking off the season together! I look forward to seeing everyone there!” Highlights of the day will include photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, where each family will receive a complimentary printed photo. Complimentary children’s activities…
Jury Finds Bridgeport Man Guilty in Amazon Lot Shooting
https://youtu.be/JNqf64rI_4Y A Bridgeport jury has convicted 28-year-old Anthony Vann of first-degree assault for shooting Uber driver Joel Santana Garcia outside the Amazon facility on Long Beach Boulevard in August 2023. Prosecutors said Vann fired nine shots at the SUV after an argument in the parking lot seriously injuring the driver. Vann admitted pulling the trigger but claimed he acted in self-defense, saying he feared the vehicle would back into him. Jurors deliberated for about two hours before returning the guilty verdict. Vann has been jailed since his arrest and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 20. Original reporting by court reporter Ethan Fry of the Connecticut Post.
Pedestrian Struck
https://youtube.com/shorts/tRoqFEHky5I A pedestrian was struck on Lordship Boulevard at Honeyspot Road. On scene there did not appear to be the striking vehicle. 2025-11-10@9:28pm #Stratford CT
Stratford Health Dept. Schedules Preschool Flu Clinics Ahead of January School Return
Stratford, Conn. — The Stratford Health Department will host Preschool Flu Clinics to help families meet the Connecticut Department of Public Health influenza vaccination requirement before children return to school in January. Clinic Location: Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, StratfordDates & Times: Monday, December 22, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM Appointments are required. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children’s vaccines; families are asked to bring an insurance card to the appointment. The Health Department encourages residents, community partners, and local organizations to help spread the word. A flyer with full details is available for distribution.
“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”
Irish Famine Immigrants — Sunday, November 16 · 2:00 p.m.Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street, Stratford • Free and open to the public The Stratford Library will continue its “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series with “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut” on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Loretto Horrigan Leary on behalf of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, the program is free and open to all. Leary will offer a compelling visual and historical presentation exploring the journeys of Irish immigrants who fled Ireland during An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger) and began new lives in Connecticut. Blending archival research, personal stories, and historical context, the talk highlights resilience, survival, and community-building, and features artwork from…
Stratford Police: Wanted Fraud Suspect Don Zemo Surrenders After Public Tips
Stratford, CT — The Stratford Police Department announces that Don Zemo (DOB 08/07/1964), a convicted felon wanted on multiple felony warrants throughout Connecticut, surrendered himself this morning to Detective Jon Policano. Zemo was originally sought by Stratford Police on an outstanding felony arrest warrant charging him with Larceny in the First Degree and Issuing Bad Checks. He is accused of defrauding a Stratford small business of more than $14,000, and additional warrants for similar crimes were held by the Fairfield, Brookfield, and New Canaan Police Departments. Following the department’s public request for assistance, Detective Policano received numerous calls from the community, which ultimately led to direct communication between Zemo and the detective earlier this week. Police say this public response…
Stratford Police Seek Don Zemo in $14K Small-Business Fraud; Multiple Warrants Statewide
STRATFORD — The Stratford Police Detective Division is seeking Don Zemo, last known to reside in Milford, in connection with an active felony arrest warrant for Larceny in the First Degree and Issuing Bad Checks. Investigators say Zemo, a convicted felon, is accused of defrauding a Stratford-based small business of more than $14,000 and is also wanted for similar crimes in other Connecticut communities. Police report that the Fairfield, Brookfield, and New Canaan Police Departments each hold outstanding warrants for Zemo. Anyone who knows his whereabouts or has information is asked to contact Detective Jon Policano at (475) 319-0316 (call or text).