Stratford News: Porch Fire — Arson Arrest Made

UPDATE:  Arson Arrest--On 07-07-2016 Michael Sherwood age 51 of Stratford was arrested for Arson and assorted other charges following two (2) suspicious fires at 30 Sherwood Avenue. During the investigation it was determined that Sherwood had started the fires at the residence because the previous residents were required to move out when the new property owners took possession. During the interview and booking process Sherwood threatened officers. Sherwood is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 07-18- 2016. He was charged with: Arson 3 rd (2cts)      Criminal Trespass 3 rd (2cts)          Criminal Mischief 1 st (1ct)            Threatening 1 st (1ct)      Refusal to be Fingerprinted (1)   2:19pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Stratford 911 received…

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Bridgeport News: City Hall Tax Protest

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Protesters from across the city descended on the city council meeting Tuesday in opposition of the recent 29 percent mill rate increase in taxes.  Many reporters and officials I spoke to said they have never seen such a large gathering at a city council meeting.  The audience was upset that only six people were allowed to speak, Ernie Newton used his time not to talk about taxes but to rehash his plea on a bid he placed and was denied because he did not "check the box" that he was a convicted felon.   The audience was loud but quieted down for respect for the opening prayer and recited the pledge of allegiance.  There were calls for the…

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