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Stratford Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Fugitive Zha Harris

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit is seeking public assistance in locating 50-year-old Zha Harris, who fled on foot during a recent traffic stop on Honeyspot Road. NVI detectives have obtained an arrest warrant charging Harris with multiple offenses, including Violation of Conditions of Release, Interfering with a Police Officer, Operating Under Suspension, and Engaging Police in Pursuit. Harris, who has three additional warrants for Failure to Appear in court, is last known to be driving an unregistered black BMW 530i and may also go by the names "Marie Bey" or "Zha Bey." Harris faces a total bond of $90,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NVI Detective Jon Policano at 475-319-0316 via text or call.

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Stratford Police Arrest Two Following Narcotics Transaction Near Honeyspot Motel

https://youtu.be/--A_of8G6nQ On October 23, 2024, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit was conducting proactive surveillance on Honeyspot Road in the area of the Honeyspot Motel. NVI detectives observed a narcotics transaction occur between a female pedestrian and a male operating a green Honda.  After the narcotics transaction had occurred, NVI detectives detained the female pedestrian and conducted a motor vehicle stop of the green Honda several blocks away from the point of the narcotics transaction. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrests of both the female pedestrian and the male operator of the green Honda. Brandi Lee Chiero was transported to headquarters and charged with Illegal Possession of Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense, Tampering with Evidence, and Violation…

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Milford Man Arrested for Burglary and Larceny

On October 22, 2024, at approximately 7:00 AM, Milford Police took custody of Taquan Lee, a 30-year-old man from Bridgeport, in connection with an active arrest warrant. Lee is accused of burglarizing Lids at 1201 Boston Post Road, where he was previously employed, and is alleged to have taken $2,444 worth of deposits from the store in 2022. He faces charges of third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and second-degree larceny.

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Bridgeport Man Arrested for Car Theft and Firearm Violations

On October 17, 2024, 19-year-old Michael Lozada of Bridgeport, CT, was arrested by Westport Police in connection with a stolen vehicle and multiple firearm-related charges. The investigation began on May 30, 2024, when a white 2024 Audi was reported stolen from a Westport driveway. The vehicle, left unlocked with the keys inside, was tracked and recovered by the Bridgeport Auto Theft Task Force later that day. Through surveillance footage, Lozada was identified as the suspect responsible for the theft. A search warrant was executed at his residence on October 17, during which officers discovered a ghost gun and a large capacity magazine. Lozada was charged with Burglary 3rd, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and several firearm violations. He was held…

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Bridgeport News: Crash Sends Three Children to Hospital

On October 16, 2024, at around 8:44 a.m., Bridgeport emergency responders were called to the intersection of Park Avenue and South Frontage Road following a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Officers from the Bridgeport Police Department and medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) arrived at the scene. Three children, ages 7, 8, and 11, were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to the location to assess the situation. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Officer A. Orum at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at (203) 576-TIPS. Officer Orum can also be…

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TRAIN SLIDE PRESENTATION SET FOR STRATFORD LIBRARY

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, will present “Rails To Industry”, an historical lecture/slide presentation on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 pm.  The program is free and open to the public. Local historian Sue DelBianco will discuss the railroad line that ran from Bridgeport to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which was called The Housatonic Railroad. DelBianco will offer a slide presentation showing captivating images of how the railroad aided in bringing industry alive in Fairfield County and what became of the railroad today. Sue DelBianco is a historian and author who was born in Bridgeport and grew up in the town of Trumbull.  She graduated from Trumbull High School in 1977 and attended Sacred Heart University where, in 2020, she obtained her B.A. in History.  DelBianco…

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