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Westport Youth Commission Seeks Volunteers

Human Services Director Barbara Butler announced today that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking Westport high school students and community adults interested in serving on the commission beginning next fall 2013. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues, and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” said Butler. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the First Selectman.” Among the Youth Commission’s past achievements are the creation of Toquet Hall; startup of the Compo Beach skate park; the development of Speedial, a pocket-sized informational and help guide for teens; the development of a comprehensive community plan to address underage drinking; outdoor summer movies for…

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Embezzlement Arrest

Mar 25, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On January 16, 2013 Westport Detectives were contacted regarding an internal theft of over $75,000 from local company. Detectives assisted by the CT Financial Crimes Task Force investigated the complaint and executed multiple search warrants. The investigation concluded with the arrest of two former employees of the company this morning @ 0600 hrs. Arrested were the following: Dominique Phraviaxy, age 39 of 56 Craig Lane Trumbull CT--She was charged with Larceny 1st Degree CGS 53a-122, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st CGS 53a-48, Larceny 3rd Degree CGS 53a-124, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd CGS 53a-48/53a-124, Forgery 3rd Degree CGS 53a-140 (8 Counts), Credit Card Theft CGS 53a-128c, Illegal use of a Credit Card 53a-128d (290 Counts) Conspiracy to Commit…

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Freezin’ for a Reason

Mar 23, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Saturday March 23rd - State Rep Tony Hwang plunged into the Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach with over 70+ people as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge! Rep Hwang fully realized why they called it freezin’ time as the weather conditions were COLD and WINDY…. (40 degrees and 25 mile wind) Brrrrrrrr. There was a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! Rep Tony Hwang said, "It was a worthwhile plunge to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club! Wakeman has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of thousands of young adults. I want to support…

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Unconcious Teen

Mar 23, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

11:02pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of an possible alleged intoxicated teen in front of 328Knapps Highway. Large party with possible underage drinking. Maybe one of the local colleges should sign him up.......

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Power Outage in Fairfield

Mar 23, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2:32am--#Fairfield CT--I saw the blue light in the horizon as I came in now police are reporting a blown transformer. Power out from Post and Pine to Post and Pequot.

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Easton K-9 to retire with no replacement

Mar 22, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

#Easton CT--We have received a number of messages from viewers upset that Officer Tamra French and K9 Chase have been patrolling the streets of Easton since 2003. K9 Chase is now twelve years old and will be retiring on June 30, 2013. There is an online petition you can sign by clicking here here to keep the K9 program going once Chase retires. There is also a Facebook page here..... Easton is the smallest police department in Connecticut with a K9 program.

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Tutor Inappropriately Touching 6th Graders

Mar 22, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

5:50pm--#Statford CT--The principal at Chapel Street School at 380 Chapel Street has called police and Department of Children & Families for a tutor that has been inappropriately touching sixth graders. The police have just been called and the investigation has not begun but we will be sure to pass along any updates as we get them.

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Revised tax increase in Fairfield

Mar 22, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Board of Finance (BOF) Chair Tom Flynn announced today that, primarily as a result of ongoing administrative initiatives, reduced health care costs and operational adjustments on the town-side, the Town has been able to reduce the proposed budget increase to approximately 4.8%. The Town budget process is a continuous work in progress from the time of the initial budget meetings in October through the final Representative Town Meeting (RTM) vote in early May. At each and every step of this crucial process, the Town uses the latest available information and continues to work on refining the budget numbers. The original 6.4% proposal has undergone several significant changes. The First Selectman and Superintendent of Schools have…

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Police receive numerous calls on disturbing video on Facebook

Mar 22, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

12:02am--#Bridgeport CT--There is a very disturbing video on Facebook of a very small child being sexually assaulted by an adult. This video has triggered a large number of calls to police departments in the area. Bridgeport and Stratford Police received many calls. Police said that unless the caller can identify the person, child or area where the video is originating there is nothing they can do other than report it to the FBI. There is no way of identifying if it happened in Connecticut. A viewer told us that her mother called Stratford Police and said they have the link and an investigator is investigating. Police said not to forward the video but to immediately report it to…

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I-95 Constuction Delays

Mar 21, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

12:55am--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--I-95 northbound near exit 27 DOT is shutting down lanes for construction. Delays can be expected.

Westport Youth Commission Seeks Volunteers

Embezzlement Arrest

Freezin’ for a Reason

Unconcious Teen

Power Outage in Fairfield

Easton K-9 to retire with no replacement

Tutor Inappropriately Touching 6th Graders

Revised tax increase in Fairfield

Police receive numerous calls on disturbing video on Facebook

I-95 Constuction Delays

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