Stratford News: Armed Standoff

6:20am--#Stratford CT--Bryce Laister age 25 was arrested in Stratford today after a brief armed standoff with police. Laister started the standoff when officers from Shelton and other local agencies attempted to arrest him at 76 Pleasant View Avenue. The incident started at approximately 0620 a.m. and lasted approximately two hours. Laister was charged with the below crimes for his involvement and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 06-27- 2017. 53a-181 Breach of Peace          53a-167a Interfering with Police                             53a-61aa Threatening in the 1st Degree 53a-217 Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon              …

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Bluefish Father’s Day Fantasy Camp

Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Bluefish will host a Fantasy Camp and BBQ this Father’s Day for all dads who have ever dreamed of playing with the pros. Fantasy Camp will include instruction from Bluefish players and coaches, batting practice, and a quick game.   Our Father’s Day Fantasy Camp will be held on Sunday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and be followed by a gourmet BBQ in the exclusive Harbor Club. Plus, stick around and watch as the Bluefish take on the reigning Atlantic League Champions, the Sugar Land Skeeters, beginning at 1:12 p.m.   This great Father’s Day package costs just $50 per person. All fathers who participate will receive admission into the Fantasy Camp session, as…

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Westport First Selectman Signs Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement

  #Westport, Conn. – First Selectman Jim Marpe made the following statement today after he announced that he signed the Statement of Principles supporting Mayors Against Illegal Guns:   The Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles was established in 2006. Nearly five years ago, the senseless murder of 26 students and teachers at nearby Sandy Hook in Newtown caused all of us to react to the growing threat of gun violence and illegal guns. Shortly after that, in January, 2013, Westport’s RTM passed a sense of the meeting resolution following the outline of the Mayors Statement of Principles.   During the past year, I have been working with Police Chief Foti Koskinas to address the challenges that face our…

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