2:40pm–#Stratford CT–#cttraffic– A police pursuit on I-95 southbound comes to an end at exit 30. Two in custody. Got the picture before the turned off the traffic cameras!
Category: Stratford
Stratford CT– Home Health Aid Charged
#Stratford CT–On 04-06- 2018 Nicole Passander age 32 of Ansonia was arrested for larceny 1 st . Passander who was a home health aid allegedly stole several rings from a woman in her care. The rings are valued at over $100,000 dollars. The investigation was initiated on 03-18- 2018 when the complainant reported the suspected theft. Ultimately a warrant was issued for Passander and she was taken into custody on 04-06- 2018. Passander posted a $30,000 dollar bond and she is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 04-13- 2018. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Therina at 203-385- 4128.
Stratford News: Bigelow Tea Kicks Off National Public Health Week
STRATFORD, CT (March 19, 2018) – To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Stratford Health Department has partnered with the Stratford Library and Bigelow Tea to host The History and Health Benefits of Tea. Bigelow Tea “Ambassador” Betty Johnson engaged the audience in a rich discussion about the origins of tea, it’s powerful health benefits, and the many options available to consumers. The event was held on Tuesday, April 3rd . at the Stratford Library, located at 2203 Main Street.
National Public Health Week occurs the first week of April each year and highlights the powerful role public health plays in disease prevention and health promotion. This year’s theme, Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our Future Together, hopes to engage individuals, families, and communities in actively spreading the message of health to create the healthiest nation.
Stratford News: Rooming House Fire
#Stratford CT–Just before 3 AM today, April 4, 2018, the Stratford Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a bedroom located at 259 Jackson Avenue. The fire gutted one room in a rooming style house. Firefighters arrived to find a room within the ranch style home to be engulfed with fire and occupants were evacuating. Under the command of Assistant Chief Camperlengo, the Fire Crews were able to contain the fire to the room of origin and had it under control within 20 minutes. The fire resulted in one (1) occupant to be transported to a local hospital for unspecified fire-related injuries and affected the living conditions of all six rooms. During this incident, Bridgeport Fire and Milford Fire covered in at Stratford Headquarters to provide Town coverage. Red Cross also was requested to the scene to assist with providing shelter for the seven (7) occupants that were displaced. The Stratford Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Stratford News: Distracted Driver Campaign Begins Tomorrow
Stratford CT— From April 2 to April 30, 2018, Stratford Police will be out in force looking for distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, a high-visibility effort to enforce distracted-driving laws. Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and distracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways. Stratford Police is teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) National Distracted Driving Awareness month to make sure all motorists keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. “Distracted driving is a real problem,” said Captain Frank Eannotti. “During this enforcement period, officers will be ticketing anyone who is texting or on their phone while behind the week. The bottom line is if you text and drive, you will pay.” Violating Connecticut’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers who are ticketed for this violation can be fined $150 for a first offense, $300 for a second offense and $500 for third and subsequent offenses. According to the NHTSA, 3,450 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2016. This is a 2-percent decrease in fatalities as compared to the previous year. An analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety of 2009-2012 data found that while more than 80 percent of drivers believed it was completely unacceptable for a motorist to text behind the wheel, more than a third of those same drivers admitted to reading text messages while operating a passenger motor vehicle themselves. “We know your phone is your life, but don’t let it cost you or someone else their life” said Captain Frank Eannotti. Stratford Police and the Connecticut Department of Transportation urge you to put your phone down when you get behind the wheel. If you need to text, pull over and park your vehicle in a safe place first.
Remind your family and friends to never text and drive:
● Texting and driving is more than just personally risky. When you text and drive, you are
a danger to everyone around you.
● No one likes to be criticized by a friend for doing something wrong, but it’s even worse
to get caught by law enforcement and have to pay a fine.
● Don’t follow the pack, be a leader. When you get behind the wheel, be an example to
your family and friends by putting your phone away.
● Speak up. If your friends are texting while driving, tell them to stop. Listen to your
passengers; if they catch you texting while driving and tell you to put your phone away,
put it down.
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Bigelow Tea Kicks Off National Public Health Week with Presentation at Stratford Library
#STRATFORD, CT– To celebrate National Public Health Week, the Stratford Health Department has partnered with the Stratford Library and Bigelow Tea to host The History and Health Benefits of Tea. Representatives from Bigelow will engage the audience in a rich discussion about the origins of tea, it’s powerful health benefits, and the many options available to consumers. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Stratford Library, located at 2203 Main Street.
National Public Health Week occurs the first week of April each year and highlights the powerful role public health plays in disease prevention and health promotion. This year’s theme, Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing our Future Together, hopes to engage individuals, families, and communities in actively spreading the message of health to create the healthiest nation.
Space is limited for this event. Those interested in attending must register at bigelowtea.eventbrite.com. Registration will close after March 26th, 2018. For questions regarding the event contact the Stratford Health Department at 203-385-4090.
I-95 Brush Fire
5:40pm–#cttraffic–#Stratford CT– There is a brush fire off the right shoulder on I-95 northbound near exit 31 for your commuting pleasure.
9:30AMish–#Stratford CT– David Newman, Age 42 of 91 Gina Circle was arrested after he attacked his roommate. The incident occurred at the residence at which time Newman assaulted his roommate with a knife and stabbed him several times in the arm and shoulder. It is unknown what prompted the attack. The roommate was able to fend off the attack at which time Newman returned to his bedroom and waited for Officers to arrive. Newman surrendered to officers when they arrived on the scene without incident. David Newman was charged with Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree. He is currently being held on a one million dollar bond. Newman is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 03-14- 2018.
Governor Partially Activates Emergency Operations Center
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. today announced that he will partially activate the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 to monitor storm conditions across the state and prepare for winter weather that is forecast to have an impact on morning and potentially afternoon travel. Forecasts are showing a range of accumulation across the state, with the heaviest amounts occurring in central and eastern Connecticut.
“As we continue to monitor the most up-to-date forecasts on tomorrow’s impending snowstorm, our state agencies are working around the clock to ensure we are prepared to respond to this latest round of winter weather,” Governor Malloy said. “The snow is expected to impact the morning commute in central and eastern Connecticut, so if motorists must travel, they are encouraged to take it slow and remember their winter weather driving skills.”
The state’s EOC will be staffed with personnel from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the Department of Transportation, the Connecticut National Guard, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Administrative Services, and liaisons from Eversource and United Illuminating.
The current snowfall forecast is estimating 4-8 inches in western Connecticut, 8-12 inches in central Connecticut, and 10-16 inches in eastern Connecticut. Light snow is expected to develop between 2:00 – 4:00 a.m., becoming moderate to heavy in the central and eastern portions of the state as the day goes on.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation has 634 plow trucks and 200 private contractors ready to clear the roads.
If motorists need to travel tomorrow, they are reminded of their winter weather driving skills:
- Clear the snow and ice from your vehicle
- Always wear your seat belt
- Give yourself extra time to get to your destination
- Be aware of potentially icy areas such as bridges
- Keep a safe distance of at least five seconds behind other vehicles and trucks that are plowing the road
- Don’t pass snowplow trucks
- Keep an emergency winter driving kit in your car
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Stratford News: Fraud Arrest
#Stratford CT– On 2/16/2018 the Stratford Police served a warrant and arrested Waterbury resident Blanca Quinones (age 46) at Liberty Tax Service located At 353 East Main St, Waterbury Ct. Quinones is accused of stealing a customer’s personal information from Liberty Tax Service and using it to open two utility and five credits card accounts for personal use. Quinone has been charged with seven counts of Identity Theft and Larceny 6th Degree and she appeared in court on 02-28- 2018. Quinones informed police that she has worked at Liberty Tax Service for nine years preparing customer tax returns. A search of the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch website indicates that Blanca Quinones has five pending criminal dockets and is being charged with multiple counts of Forgery 1st Degree and Larcenies. The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and the IRS have been notified of Quinones arrest.
(Stratford Police Press Release)
