Fairfield News: Fire at Southport Athletic

On March 14, 2015 at 7:36 AM the Fairfield Fire department received multiple reports from I-95 commuters reporting flames coming from the roof of a building near the Delamar Hotel. While responding, a call was received directly from the manager of the Gym at Southport Athletic [formerly known as Southport Racquet Club] 226 Old Post Road Southport reporting a fire on the roof. The building was occupied and classes were in session at the time of the fire.   An off duty Fairfield Fire Department Lieutenant was driving by the building in his private vehicle and saw the flames. Fire Lieutenant Lee Corbo who just got off from working the previous night shift stopped and entered the building to help…

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Stratord News: Child Porn Arrest

On 03-11-2015 investigators working in conjunction with Pennsylvania State Police concluded an investigation into alleged child pornography. During the investigation Stratford Police Investigators determined that John Cotto, age 23 of Stratford was in possession of child pornography. The investigation determined that the files were intentionally sought out and stored on a computer owned by Cotto. The investigation started after investigators from the Pennsylvania State Police attempted to serve a search warrant for Cotto in their state but learned that Cotto moved back to Stratford just prior to the warrant service. Investigators picked up the investigation locally and an arrest warrant was subsequently applied for and approved. Cotto was processed and subsequently released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on 03-18-2015.

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