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On October 1, 2015 the Stratford Police Department was contacted regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct by an adult female and a juvenile victim. The report alleged the suspect was a teacher’s aide with the Stratford School District. This information was later confirmed. As a result of the investigation Stratford Police detectives arrested 46 year-old Kyle Damato-Kushel in connection with this investigation. Damato-Kushel turned herself into Stratford Police on December 8, 2015. Damato-Kushel was released on a $50,000 court set bond. She is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on December 21, 2015. Damato-Kushel was charged with: 53a-71 Sexual Assault Second Degree  53-21 (a)(2) Illegal Sexual Contact with Minor  53a-167a Interfering With An Officer  53a-73a(a)(6) Sex Assault 4-Victim=Student  53a-151 Tampering With A Witness (Stratford Police Press Release)

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Fairfield News: Water Training for Firefighters

#FAIRFIELD, CT--(December 7, 2015 Press Release)   In the early days of December a dozen Fairfield Fire Officers and Firefighters braved the frigid waters of Ash Creek and the South Benson Marina to participate in a Water Rescue Technician program developing their skills in using the department-issued wetsuits and Rapid Deployment Craft to save civilians throughout the year. Lieutenants Bill Tuttle and Phil Higgins had developed the program following extensive training in Maine, Vermont and Virginia, and the Fairfield Fire Department utilized their subject matter expertise to nearly double the number of on-duty personnel trained to the level of Water Rescue Technician. “By adding these Technicians we’ve greatly enhanced the safety of our citizens in this waterfront community,” said Tuttle;…

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