Stratford

Stratford News: Police To Wear Body Cameras

After a year of testing and evaluation, the Stratford Police Department has issued body cameras to its patrol force. The cameras are being used during all calls for service.  The cameras are another tool to assist officers with investigations. Camera footage will be used during case review, documentation of evidence, recording of statements and keeping a record of day to day interactions between police and the public. The Stratford Police Department is dedicated to providing quality service to the town and its residents. This new technology will aid us in our goal to continually improve service.   This press release is made possible by:  

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Stratford News: Bring Backyard Gardeners and Local Food Pantries Together

STRATFORD, CT (July 26, 2017) — Last year, the Stratford Health Department developed a tool to help connect neighborhood food pantries with backyard gardeners wishing to share their excess homegrown produce with neighbors in need.   The website - www.townofstratford.com/DonateProduce  - allows gardeners who find themselves with excess produce and want to share part of their harvest with others the ability to find information about local pantries along with the days and times donations will be accepted. Additionally, the website offers a list of healthy non-perishable food donation suggestions for those who want to become involved in the movement, but may not garden.   Along with the website, the Stratford Health Department is continuing its partnership with The Farm at Stratford…

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First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus

#Stratford, Connecticut - The Stratford Health Department announced that the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported Culex pipiens mosquitoes trapped at Beacon Point on July 19th, 2017 have tested positive for West Nile Virus. “This is about the time of year we see positive WNV-carrying mosquitos,” said Andrea Boissevain, Director of Health, “Take quick and easy steps to prevent exposure and bites like wearing long sleeves, especially at dawn and dusk and use insect repellent.” Christina Batoh, Stratford’s Environmental Conservation Administrator noted that the Town started treating for mosquitos in early June using a biological larvicide. “All 5,281 catch basins were treated. The treatment attacks at larval stage so they never grow into adult mosquitos and lasts several weeks.” Dr. Batoh…

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Stratford News: Stratford K-9 Visits Learning Center

#Stratford CT--This week the children at Creative Starts Learning Center (2189 Barnum Avenue) had received a special visit from Officer Steve and Officer McNeil from the Stratford Police Department. Officer Steve brought his partner K-9 dog named Logan with him. We learned that Logan speaks Dutch, and his sense of smell is way more accurate than ours. We also learned that Logan helps Officer Steve find the bad guys, and rescue people! Officer McNeil taught us about everyday safety, and give us our own Police booklets with crayons to take home.  

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Stratford News: Ansonia Man Hits Porch

3AMish--#Stratford CT--Joseph Segui age 23 of Ansonia was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Drive Right after he crashed his car into a residence at 1734 Broadbridge Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 3am on July 9 th . There were no injuries reported. The front porch of the residence was damaged as a result of the crash as was a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. Segui was able to post bond and he is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 07-18- 2017. (Stratford Police Press Release)   This report is made possible by:

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Trumbull News: Man Arrested For Abducting/Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

#Trumbull CT-- On June 21, 2017, Trumbull Police apprehended David Gonzalez, age 24 of Success Avenue Stratford, on an arrest warrant for numerous domestic violence charges stemming from an incident on June 11, 2017 with his ex-girlfriend. The 21 year old victim reported to police that her car had broken down on Quarry Road in Trumbull. She called her ex-boyfriend, Gonzalez (whom police learned she had a protective order with from a December 2016 incident) to help her but when he arrived, he allegedly became angry after seeing evidence from her phone of conversations with another man. Gonzalez reportedly took the woman’s keys and phone from her. The victim said she entered Gonzalez’s car to attempt to retrieve them, but…

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