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     The Stratford Library will present a special “Meet-the-Author” event on Tuesday, December 21 at 6:30pm with Charles F. Rosenay.  Rosenay, the author of the pop culture book titled The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists, which collects lists of favorite monster movies, actors, and other themes from 100 celebrities, will be doing an author appearance, book reading and personal signing at the Library.  Just a few of the pop culture icons featured in the book include William (Star Trek) Shatner, Butch (Eddie Munster) Patrick, Ruth (Laugh-In) Buzzi, baseball great Dave Winfield, the late actor Ed Asner, Bill (Lost in Space) Mumy, Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Gos, mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, singer Gary Puckett, and many others.  More than just lists, every submission was a list plus additional comments as to why the choices were made. Often hilarious, sometimes thought-provoking, but always fascinating, the lists run the gamut from fan-based opinions straight through to thesis-worthy chapters on the horrific elements in Shakespeare’s work.  At over 300 pages including photos and illustrations, The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists is a trade softcover published by BearManor Media and is available from Amazon.  Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase after Rosenay’s talk at the Stratford Library on December 21.

    For further information, call the Library at 203.385.4162.  To register for the event: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/8571181

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2021-12-14@12:40am–#Ansonia CT– Police, EMS on scene for a person pistol whipped on Howard Avenue near Father Lar Drive.

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2021-12-13@7:07pm–#Bridgeport CT– There were no injuries when an SUV crashed into the hedges, just missing the house at the corner of North and Iranistan Avenue.

2021-12-13@1:44pm–#Fairfield CT– North Benson Road is closed at the railroad overpass for a box truck that stuck railroad bridge near the Post Road. One passing car was hit with debris.

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#Westport CT– On May 25, 2021, the Westport Police began to investigate suspicious withdrawals from
the bank account of a person who died in February 2021. The appointed fiduciary reported that
as she was reviewing the deceased’s bank statements, she noticed that several cash withdrawals
were made between the day after the man died and May of 2021. It was determined that the
withdrawals occurred at the ATMs of area banks. The investigating detective was able to obtain
surveillance footage of the alleged illegal cash withdrawals. The footage showed a younger male
and an older female as well as the car that they were driving. Based on that information, Adam
Clawson and his mother, Arlene Clawson, were developed as suspects. Mr. Clawson supposedly
ran errands for the deceased and that is how he purportedly came into possession of the
debit/credit card. Based on the investigation, a warrant for both Mr. and Mrs. Clawson’s arrest
was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.

On December 3, 2021, Mr. and Mrs. Clawson were arrested. Per the warrant, they were
both charged with Identity Theft in the First Degree, Larceny in the Third Degree, Payment Card
Theft, Illegal Use of a Payment Card, Receiving Goods/Services Obtained by Illegal Use of a
Payment Card, Fraudulent Use of an ATM, and six counts of Conspiracy. Both individuals were
released after each posted a $25,000.00 bond and they are scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford
Superior Court on December 15, 2021.

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2021-12-13@10:46pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle at Grant and Central Avenue.

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2021–12-10@7:56am–Car stolen from Rowland Road. The car was unlocked and key fob in it.
2021-12-10@2:36pm– An unlocked car was rummaged through on Oldfield Drive.
2021-12-11@7:35am– An unlocked car with keys in the vehicle stolen from Chattham Road.
2021-12-11@8:48am– An unlocked car on Ridgeley Avenue was entered overnight and $30 in change taken.
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2021-12-12@3:05pm–#Trumbull CT– Firefighters extinguish a garage fire that extended to a nearby boat on McGuire Road.

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2021-12-11@ 6:49am–#Bridgeport CT–The Bridgeport ECC received a report of a person stabbed on Jane Street.  Police responded to the area however the victim was not located.  A short time later, Bridgeport Hospital advised that a person had just walked in reporting they were stabbed.  It was initially reported that the victim was walking his dog outside when he was stabbed. Reports indicate the party was stabbed twice in the left arm and the injuries appear to be non-life threatening.  According to the victim, the suspect ran up behind the victim and stabbed him twice.  There is no description of the responsible person at this time.

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#Seymour CT– The Seymour Police Department is investigating a car vs pedestrian crash which occurred at 6:05 pm on Bank St (Rt. 67) in front of Klarides Village shopping center. At the present time the road is shut down and will be for at least the next 3 to 4 hours or longer. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. The road is shut down at Bank St and Swan Ave and Bank St and Woodside Ave as well as the entrance/exit of Klarides Village shopping center. The vehicle struck 2 pedestrians and left the scene without stopping. Only description is a dark colored SUV with heavy frontend damage. If anyone was in the area at the time and witnessed the crash or saw a dark colored SUV, possibly an Acura MDX with heavy driver side front end damage heading E/B on Bank St from Klarides Village shopping center are asked to call the Seymour Police Department at (203) 881-7601. Any help from the public will be greatly appreciated.