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Fire Destroys 3 Family Bridgeport Home

6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to a 3 family house fire at 1775 Noble Avenue.  3 people passing by stopped and knocked on doors getting everyone out to safety.  I tried to interview them but they were just too humble, the great spirit and character I mentioned in an earlier editorial which makes Bridgeport great.    Witnesses tell me the fire started in the 2nd floor back porch and spread to the rest of the apartment building.  Firefighters had the upper hand of the fire in less than an hour and spend the next couple of hours chasing hot spots and overhauling the fire.  There were no reported injuries.  The fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the…

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Stratford News: Drugs Switched at Nursing Facility

On 03-11-2015 investigators of the Stratford Police Department arrested Jaimie Fitcher age 39 of Seymour on several drug charges. The arrest stems from an investigation into the alleged theft or misuse of prescription narcotics by Fitcher at the Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Facility located at 7003 Main Street in Stratford. Fitcher who is an LPN is believed to have been involved in taking prescription medication from the facility and patients. Fitcher admitted to swapping out prescription medication with over the counter Tylenol or allergy medications and keeping the pills. At the time of her arrest Fitcher was found to be in possession of 20 pills (Oxycodone and Diazepam). Fitcher was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Illegally Obtaining Narcotics, Illegally Possessing Narcotics, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Failure to Keep Prescription Medication…

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