Month: September 2024

Stratford Spa Raided: Two Arrested, Cease-and-Desist Order Issued

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit recently conducted an investigation into activities at The Garden Spa, located at 1804 Barnum Avenue in Stratford. Following the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the spa on August 29, 2024. Yushan Li, 62, and Shun Yu Quan, 61, were taken into custody and charged with prostitution. Both women were released on a $10,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in court on September 12, 2024. During the operation, $10,223 in cash, cell phones, and various financial documents were seized as evidence. Additionally, the Stratford Health Department has issued a Cease-and-Desist Order, which has been posted at the entrance of the establishment.

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Water Rescue

At approximately 3:45pm the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency in the area of Long Beach (Stratford). Bridgeport Fireboat 233 arrived to find a 32-foot vessel taking on water. Seven persons were found to be onboard the vessel. 5 were removed to the Fireboat, while 2 remained onboard the original vessel to assist Seatow with its towing operations. All returned to the public safety dock in Bridgeport and no injuries were reported.

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Norwalk Man Charged with Larceny for Copper Theft at Multiple Locations

On both July 18, 2024, and July 22, 2024, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of several copper plumbing fixtures stolen from Yankee Doodle and North Water Parking Garage. Detectives processed both crime scenes and obtained video footage from the surrounding areas. Through their investigations, they identified the suspect in both incidents as Johnathan Williamson, a 34-year-old resident of Stamford. Arrest warrants were obtained, and on August 28, 2024, Williamson, who was already in custody for similar charges, was brought to Stamford Court, where he was charged with Larceny in the Fifth Degree and Larceny in the Sixth Degree. His bond was set at $25,000 for the July 18 incident and an additional $25,000 for the July 22 incident.

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2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics

2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics - 08/31/2024The following are preliminary Labor Day Weekend traffic statistics.These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight Friday, August 30th, 2024 and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.The Connecticut State Police had a total of 2,842 calls for service.Speeding Violations – 316 Seatbelt Violations – 7Hazardous Moving Violations (Following too Closely, Failure to Move Over, etc.) - 211DUI Arrests – 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents – 192 With Injury – 13 Fatalities – 1 (Windsor) Serious Injury - 1 (Cromwell)Motorist Assists (Disabled Vehicles, Debris in Roadway, etc.) – 214

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Troopers Sustain Minor Injuries, CSP K-9 Escapes Injury in I-95 Incident in Westport

On 08/28/2024 at approximately 11:39 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport responded to I-95 Southbound in the area of Exit 17 in Westport for a disabled tractor trailer in a hazardous location in the median portion of the highway.   Prior to reaching the tractor trailer, the trooper was advised that the tractor trailer operator was observed leaving the scene on an electric scooter, crossed the three travel lanes of the highway, and was last seen driving the electric scooter southbound in the right shoulder.   Upon locating the tractor trailer operator, the Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren and the operator of the scooter complied and came to a stop in the right shoulder. Once…

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Fairfield Fire Fighter’s Charitable Foundation & Elicit Brewing Co. 

October 26, 2024 - NOON Elicit Brewing Co., 111 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield BEER - FOOD - RAFFLES Throughout the month of October $1 from select beer sales will benefit the Fairfield Fire Fighter's Charitbale Foundation Families Encouraged There will be non-competitive cornhole and other games for the children. Elicit will be playing DISNEY movies begginning at 1 pm in their Speakeasy area for children and families to enjoy at no additional cost. Spectators are welcome to join for free and an area for donations will be made available.    PROCEEDS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE DeNITTO and FIRLA FAMILIES Jeff DeNitto is a 25 year member of the Fairfield Fire Department. His 31 year old daughter, Alexa is fighting cancer as a…

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