Stratford News: Child Pornography Arrest
#Stratford CT--On 10-04- 2017 Dylan Quinn age 25 of Garrison New York turned himself in to officers at the Stratford Police Department as the result of a warrant issued for his arrest. The investigation started in May of 2017 when police detectives were notified of possible child pornography activity in this town. Detectives from the Stratford Police Youth Bureau were able to determine that Quinn had contacted a minor in this town and solicited pornographic material. The investigation and warrant were completed on September 27 th and Quinn surrendered to authorities as a result. He was charged with 53a-90a Use of a Computer to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity. Quinn was given a court date of 10/13/2017…
Stratford News: Flu Clinic
#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Health Department is sponsoring a flu clinic on Monday, October 16th, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the EMS Training Room, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615. The flu clinic, which will be superhero themed, is open to children, adults, and seniors. With crafts, goody bags, and costumes it’ll make getting the annual vaccine hassle-free! “The flu virus differs each year”, says Bernice Bova, RN Public Health Nursing Supervisor, adding “getting your annual flu vaccine is the most important way to lower your risk of getting sick and spreading it to your friends and family.” No appointments are necessary for this superhero-themed clinic. All vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis. The…
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire At The Train Station
11:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Metro North reporting a brush fire at the train station at 2500 Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Undocumented Pharmacist Arrested
#Stratford CT--On September 21, 2017, The Stratford Police Department Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit concluded a nearly year long narcotics sales investigation into Robert Heyward age 35 of Stratford, CT. Stratford Narcotics Detectives, with the assistance of the Bridgeport Tactical Narcotics Team and the CT State Police Gang Unit executed search and seizure warrants on Stratford and Bridgeport residences. Heyward fled the scene, engaging Officers in a vehicle pursuit. Heyward crashed his vehicle then fled the vehicle on foot where he was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. A search of both the Stratford and Bridgeport residences yielded over 500 grams of powder Cocaine, 50 grams of Crack Cocaine packaged for street sale, a large amount of raw, bulk…
Downed Utilites
11:11am--Numerous calls from all towns of downed utility poles, wires or transformers on fire, probably from the wind. #Fairfield CT-- Downed wires on Kotona Drive right off Black Rock Turnpike. #Westport CT-- Transformer on fire at Ivy Knoll #Bridgeport CT-- Downed power lines in the 300 block of Ogden Street. #Stratford: A viewer sent in this photo a utility pole that just fell at Woodend Road
Stratford News: Armed Robbery
UPDATE: Radio reports say it was a kidnapping/robbery that originated in Bridgeport (no location givien) and ended behind the lot of PCW. 11:11pm--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a robbery at or behind 1742 Barnum Avenue, PCW Computers. A shotgun may have been used. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit
12:11pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on the way to Home Depot at 350 Barnum Avenue Cutoff where a pedestrian has been hit by a car. The person is conscious according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Burglary Arrest Put Suspects In A Pickle
On 09-04- 2017 Paul Thompson age 21 and Josue Rivera-Suarez age 26 both from Bridgeport were arrested in connection with a night time commercial burglary inStratford. The crime occurred at the Pickel Barrel Deli located at 1889 Main Street. At approximately 0235hrs three men, Thompson, Rivers-Suarez and an unknown third male broke into the deli and stole a cash register valued at approximately $900 dollars and $130 case. They then fled the area in a gray van. Responding officers reviewed surveillance footage and notified surrounding towns. The pair was taken into custody after a brief attempt to flee from Fairfield and Bridgeport Officers who located the vehicle. Each was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Larceny in the Fourth…
#Stratford Mobile Food Pantry Program is Extended into September
Stratford, Connecticut (August 31st, 2017) –Due to its success in July and August, the Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry program will offer an additional distribution date for Stratford residents in September. The Mobile Pantry program addresses the need to decrease food insecurity by minimizing major barriers such as transportation and cost associated with purchasing fresh food. On Tuesday, September 12th, the mobile food pantry will be located at Holy Name of Jesus Church (1950 Barnum Avenue) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to distribute a variety of free fresh and nutritious food to both individuals and families. The mobile pantry will include items such as dairy, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and other perishable items. “The Connecticut Food Bank and Holy Name of…