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Stratford Spa Raided: Two Arrested, Cease-and-Desist Order Issued

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit recently conducted an investigation into activities at The Garden Spa, located at 1804 Barnum Avenue in Stratford. Following the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the spa on August 29, 2024. Yushan Li, 62, and Shun Yu Quan, 61, were taken into custody and charged with prostitution. Both women were released on a $10,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in court on September 12, 2024. During the operation, $10,223 in cash, cell phones, and various financial documents were seized as evidence. Additionally, the Stratford Health Department has issued a Cease-and-Desist Order, which has been posted at the entrance of the establishment.

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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Collision on RT 8 Northbound in Shelton, Leads to DUI Arrest

A wrong-way driver on Route 8 Northbound in Shelton caused a head-on collision early on August 28, 2024, leading to a DUI arrest. At around 1:25 AM, Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to reports of a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes near exit 12. Before Troopers could reach the scene, the wrong-way driver, identified as 39-year-old Andrea Lynn Marseglia of Orange, collided with another vehicle. The adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. On arrival, Troopers observed that Marseglia, who was driving a white Lexus IS250, showed signs of impairment. She consented to and failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Based on the…

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TWO ARRESTED IN ARMED FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE ROBBERY

On 08/29/2024 at approximately 9:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call from a residentof Perry Hill Rd. that they were just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that she met themale and female suspect on the social media app, Facebook Marketplace, and agreed to purchaseAir Jordan Sneakers.The victim reported that a male and female arrived at her residence in a silver suv. The victimreported that a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes and she attempted to get her moneyback from the front seat passenger. The victim stated that as she was attempting to get her moneyback the male operator pulled a handgun out and pointed it at her. The victim reported that sheobserved the vehicle drive off…

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2015 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Announced

Gregory J. Gnandt, 55, a philanthropist and general contractor from Trumbull, has been chosen as the 2025 Barnum Festival ringmaster. Gnandt, who revived the festival’s car show fundraiser into a popular event with concerts, food trucks, and vendors at Z-Topia in Monroe, has a long history with the festival. Growing up in Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Trumbull, the Barnum Festival was a cherished family tradition for Gnandt, who always dreamed of being the ringmaster. Gnandt’s life has been marked by community service, including organizing the first memorial after the Sandy Hook tragedy and the Green Ribbon Ride for the victims' families. He’s also involved in fundraising for St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound and is a 20-year Free Mason and Shriner.…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE LEAD FREE CT CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM THE HARMFUL HEALTH IMPACTS OF LEAD

Initial Campaign Launch Includes a New, Limited-Time State Program To Remove Lead Paint From Homes at No-Cost to Homeowners and Landlords (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Lead Free CT, a new campaign overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health with the goal of protecting children from the harmful health impacts of lead and creating a lead-free Connecticut. Its objectives of include: Making older homes where children or pregnant people live lead safe; Collecting information on all known lead service water lines in Connecticut; Replacing lead pipes that bring water to homes, childcare centers, and schools; Supporting families who find lead in their home or water; Offering funding to get Connecticut communities lead-free; Having…

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Stratford News: Joint Task Force Arrests Heroin Dealer, Seizes Drugs and Firearms

https://youtu.be/mIQZYNYgL5o The Stratford Police Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the FBI Safe Street Task Force, conducted an investigation into Angel Nunez, identified as a mid-level narcotics dealer trafficking and selling significant amounts of heroin laced with fentanyl. On July 23, 2024, investigators, with the assistance of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed search warrants at a residence identified as Nunez’s stash apartment. They seized approximately 15.2 grams of raw heroin, packaging material, and items used to process heroin. Additionally, two firearms, an assortment of ammunition, and a tactical vest were found and confiscated. As a previously convicted felon, Nunez is prohibited from possessing firearms. He was taken into custody at his…

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