Month: January 2016

Stratford Prescription Drug Box Reaches 1 Ton Mark

#Stratford CT--This month the prescription drug box at Stratford Police Headquarters reached the one-ton mark in collection of unwanted and unused medications. The drug box was installed in the police department lobby in October 2013. It was a collaborative effort amongst several Town departments, including the Stratford Police, Health, and Community Services Departments with the support of the Office of Mayor John Harkins. “When you consider the fact that most prescription bottles weigh just a few ounces even when filled, to reach the one-ton mark in a relatively short period of time is remarkable”, said Stratford Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour. “We thank the citizens for taking advantage of this service. It shows that the people of Stratford are committed to keeping these dangerous drugs out of the Stratford…

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  #Westport CT--January 12, 2016, Westport Officers responded to Fairfield PDand took custody of Jacob Dagley. Westport had an outstanding warrant for Dagley for the charges listed above. On 11/04/15 at approximately 1:00am, the accused broke into the Merritt Country Store on Main Street in Westport by throwing a rock though the front glass. Accused then stole cigarettes valued at $545.61. Later that night, the accused and an accomplice were involved in a high speed chase with the Milford Police Department and were arrested. Westport Detectives were able to connect Dagley to the crime by store video as well as the accused being in possession of the stolen goods. ARRESTED: Jacob Dagley AGE 46      RESIDENCE: Bridgeport CT       CHARGE: Burglary 3rd degree  BOND: $50,000.00…

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Fairfield Library Screening of The Making of Steinway L1037

[Fairfield, CT, January 8, 2016] Watch a film with its director at the Fairfield Public Library! The film, “Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037” will be screened in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Sunday, January 24 at 2 pm. Documentary filmmaker Ben Niles won top honors at the Sarasota Film Festival with Note by Note. It was nominated for an IDA (International Documentary Association) award and selected to the prestigious American Documentary Association screening in over 30 countries. Niles spent over a year following the creation of a Steinway & Sons concert grand piano. Between the initial search for wood in Alaska to the piano’s arrival at the showroom in New York City, a team of 450 dedicated craftspeople…

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