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STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN APRIL 2025

Mar 30, 2025 Alex

4/8: 3:00-4:30 pm: Candy SushiMake "sushi" out of candy and other sweet treats!Location: Teen Department.Grades: 6-12. No registration required. 4/9: 4:30-5:30 pm: Bedazzle the BankApril is Financial Literacy Month. To celebrate the importance of saving money, come decorate your very own piggy bank. Come prepared with your coolest designs so you can proudly drop your coins and dollars at home.Location: Lovell Room.Grades: 6-12. No registration required. 4/10: All Day: Let’s Get Loud for Your LibraryIt’s National Library Week & we want to let our elected officials know just how much our library means to us! Stop by & write your personal note & we will get it in the mail. Every voice should be heard.Location: Teen Department.Grades: 6-12. No registration…

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Stratford Police Conduct Prostitution Sting Operations, 15 Arrested

Mar 29, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence (NVI) Unit conducted multiple prostitution sting operations at local motels in February and March. These operations stemmed from a 2024 armed robbery incident in which a man attempting to solicit prostitution was targeted. That investigation led to the arrests of two men and a woman. Based on intelligence gathered from the 2024 case, police determined that prostitution was prevalent at certain motels in Stratford. The recent sting operations confirmed these findings, resulting in the arrest of 15 individuals, all charged with Patronizing Prostitution. Among those arrested were Artan Ismaili, Marcin Kazmierczak, Daniel Matias, David Alterio, Leuris Pena-Perez, Jamel Michael, Rochelle Smith, Ruben Guaman-Pomavilla, George Lawrence, Charles Sosa, David Diaz, Julio Dacruz, Gary…

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STRATFORD TOWN PLANNER, SUSMITHA ATTOTA, APPOINTED AS PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Mar 29, 2025 Alex

STRATFORD – Stratford’s Town Planner, Susmitha Attota, will take over as the Planning and Zoning Administrator, effective immediately. With almost 25 years of experience in municipal planning, Susmitha brings a comprehensive understanding of long-range, strategic planning and zoning knowledge to the role. Before becoming Town Planner for Stratford in 2018, she worked in several communities, including municipalities in southeast Florida, upstate New York, and Connecticut. Susmitha has a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. She is certified with the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials. In her role as Town Planner for Stratford, Susmitha managed a variety of long-range plans for the town, including the development of the most…

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Stratford Library Hosts “Connecticut Cryptids” Program“Meet-the-Authors” Event is Set for March 31

Mar 22, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library will host Connecticut writer Patrick Scalisi and Connecticut artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a special “Meet-the-Authors” program on Monday, March 31 at 7 pm. The authors will discuss their new local history book, Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State. The program is free and open to the public. Over three years, Scalisi and Ruby-Omen did extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state to compile a definitive survey of Connecticut "cryptids", that is creatures that are believed to exist (like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster) but never proven to exist. In doing so, they learned that cryptids have been part of Connecticut culture and history from as…

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Garage Fire

Mar 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford firefighters were called to a fully involved garage fire on Glenfield Avenue. A classic truck was destroyed in the fire. There were no reported injuries. Unconfirmed radio reports indicated that the structure is unsafe and needs to come down immediately. 2025-03-19@10:35am--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire

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Car Versus Motorcycle

Mar 18, 2025 Alex

Report of a motor cycle versus car crash by 1606 Barnum Ave in Stratford in front of the Wallgreens. First responders are on scene reporting minor injuries.

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Stratford Police Arrest Suspect in Success Avenue Drug Investigation

Mar 16, 2025 Alex

Following a two-month investigation, Stratford Police have arrested 42-year-old Xavier Rivera-Concepcion for allegedly selling crack cocaine in the Success Avenue corridor on the Stratford-Bridgeport line. Police say Rivera-Concepcion was operating out of his apartment in the Dogwood Condominiums at 250 North Bishop Avenue, Bridgeport. On March 13, officers executed two search and seizure warrants, leading to his arrest. Rivera-Concepcion has been charged with Operation of a Drug Factory and Illegal Possession with Intent to Sell a Narcotic Substance. Police seized 43.7 grams of crack cocaine and $2,148 in cash as evidence. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 24, 2025.

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Stratford Library Kids Events – March 2025

Mar 12, 2025 Alex

StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children.Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes. Registration is required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids. LEGO ClubThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer LEGO Club on Sunday, March twenty-third at 2:00pm. Children ages five through twelve are welcome to register. Come build some LEGO creations with friends. LEGO…

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Stratford Police Arrest Two in Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Investigation

Mar 12, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT – Following a months-long investigation into fentanyl and cocaine distribution, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence (NVI) Unit executed multiple search warrants on March 7, 2025, resulting in the arrests of two individuals. William Pjura, 29, of Ansonia, was identified as a key distributor supplying street-level drug dealers throughout Stratford. Search warrants were executed at residences in Ansonia and Shelton, as well as on a vehicle and Pjura himself, with assistance from federal and state law enforcement agencies. Pjura was charged with multiple drug offenses, including the operation of an illegal drug factory and possession with intent to sell fentanyl, crack cocaine, and other narcotics. He is being held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled…

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Another Garage Fire

Mar 11, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/7pcxbieGTQ0 Report of another garage fire. This one's at Margaret Circle in Stratford. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fire in the corner of the garage that was quickly put out.

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN APRIL 2025

Stratford Police Conduct Prostitution Sting Operations, 15 Arrested

STRATFORD TOWN PLANNER, SUSMITHA ATTOTA, APPOINTED AS PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Stratford Library Hosts “Connecticut Cryptids” Program“Meet-the-Authors” Event is Set for March 31

Garage Fire

Car Versus Motorcycle

Stratford Police Arrest Suspect in Success Avenue Drug Investigation

Stratford Library Kids Events – March 2025

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