Stratford

Stratford News: Fire Rips Through Condos

4:15pm--Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 685 Sucess Avenue, the Success Hill Condominium with heavy fire showing in the attic.  About 40 minutes later firefighters said they were still fighting a fire in the cockloft area.  EMS reported that one adult and one child jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.  Bridgeport Fire was also dispatched but staged to assist Stratford Firefighters.   Bridgeport Animal Control was called to assist Stratford Animal Control with at least 8 animals rescued from the complex, they expect a couple of cat/dog fatalities inside the complex.   Mutual aid ambulances from Bridgeport, Milford and Shelton were sent to the scene possibly to standby for heat stress-related injuries to the…

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Stratford News: 16 Year Old Shot

7:00PMish-- Stratford Police were called to the basketball courts on Woodend Road near Leeward Drive for a 16 year old who was shot. The boy was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. The condition of the boy is unknown. Radio reports say the police are looking for a silver or gray Honda with three males inside. Police are still gathering information and will update us as more information becomes available.

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#Stratford Fishing Ban

#Stratford CT--Earlier this week The Town of Stratford Waterfront and Harbor Management Commission voted to prohibit fishing at the Sea Wall on Beach Drive in Stratford. The vote came after the careful consideration of health and safety concerns in response to numerous complaints of potentially unsafe conditions related to fishing at the Sea Wall. The prohibition of fishing at the Sea Wall is part of an existing Town Ordinance which prohibits fishing “in any recreational area, except at such places and at such times as may be designated by the Town.” Individuals interested in fishing should avoid areas designed for swimming, bathing or pedestrian traffic. Designated fishing areas have been established at Bond’s Dock and Birdseye Street Fishing Pier. The…

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#Stratford CT--On 06/29/2018, The Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit conducted a MV Stop on a Silver KIA Forte in the Honeyspot Motor Lodge. While interviewing the driver, Matthew Prosnick, Detectives observed Narcotics in the vehicle. During a subsequent Search of the vehicle, Detectives discovered a 9mm Taurus containing several rounds of ammunition in the center console along with a ski mask. The Firearm was reported Stolen out of Bridgeport in Oct. 2017. Also discovered during the search of the vehicle were several bundles of Heroin stamped “DOA” as well as loose Heroin, Crack Cocaine and Narcotics Packaging and gloves. Detectives also discovered that (2) passengers had Outstanding Warrants for Failure to appear in Court. The following individuals were arrested…

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