STRATFORD LIBRARY CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT “Mardi Gras Magic” is Set for April 26th

The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 6:30 pm. The 20th annual gala event, entitled “Mardi Gras Magic”, will be held at the Blackhawk Country Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in Stratford and will raise crucial funds for collections, programs, and services to the community. “Mardi Gras Magic” is an unforgettable evening dedicated to making a lasting impact, featuring a performance by local singing sensation Cidalia Kettles. Guests will enjoy an open bar for wine and beer, a cash bar for cocktails, a passed appetizer reception, a gourmet dinner buffet, a strolling magician, and a crowd-pleasing DJ for dancing. Guests are encouraged to dress for Mardi Gras, and…

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Three Arrested Following Smoke Shop Inspections in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT – On March 26, 2025, the Fairfield Police Department Detective Division, working in collaboration with several state agencies, conducted inspections at multiple smoke shops in town. The operation involved the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Mental Health Services, Department of Labor, and Department of Revenue Services. The inspections uncovered a large quantity of illegal THC products including vape pens, edibles, pre-rolls, and marijuana. The Fairfield Police Department’s Quality of Life Unit seized the contraband, and investigations into the businesses remain ongoing. Two individuals, Aseel Alsaidi and Jabar Saidi, were arrested at US 1 Vape Shop and charged with possession of marijuana over eight ounces with intent to sell, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia in a…

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https://youtu.be/O13XKKW1Wlg Bridgeport, CT – Family members of Dyshan Best, a local man fatally shot by police, are demanding transparency, accountability, and a full investigation following the release of body camera footage and initial details surrounding the incident. In an emotional public statement, family members and community advocates voiced serious concerns about the circumstances of Dyshan’s death, calling into question the police response, the handling of evidence, and what they say are conflicting narratives emerging from the authorities. “We live in an AI world that will make you think that you know things aren’t what they actually are,” one speaker said, emphasizing the need for professional analysis of all footage. “You can’t rush to judgment based on those videos.” According to…

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Preliminary Status Report Regarding the Use of Deadly Force by the Bridgeport Police Department

https://youtu.be/DxtBKEQGIMg According to initial police reports, on March 31, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m.,uniformed Bridgeport Police officers, including Officer Yoon Heo and Officer Erin Perrotta,responded to East Main Street on a report of a large fight. There was information that peoplehad gathered in connection with a funeral. In addition, there was further information that therewas a black Chevrolet Tahoe in the area whose occupant had a gun. Police located the blackTahoe parked at a store parking lot on East Main Street. There were two occupants. OfficerPerrotta opened the passenger door and told the passenger, later identified as Dyshan Best,that he was going to be patted down. Best exited the vehicle and fled. He was holding a RémyMartin liquor bottle in…

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