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Police train for shooter in school – photos and report
Stratford Police conducted active shooter response training at Stratford High School over three days last week to gain experience dealing with a possible future incident where an assailant inside the...
View ArticleCitizens Police Academy returns
The Stratford Police Department anounced the return of the Citizens Police Academy. In an effort to foster better communication, understanding and trust with the community, the academy will expose...
View ArticleMayor, schools and police aim to keep out non-residents
Mayor John Harkins and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Janet Robinson have agreed on a renewed focus to ensuring that students do not attend Stratford Public Schools when they are not legally permitted...
View ArticleThe business of Stratford EMS
Four questions we’re often asked is “Where does your money come from?”; “Is Stratford Emergency Services Paid?”; “How busy is EMS?” and “Can I volunteer?” 1. SEMS is an “Enterprise Fund” which means...
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Local arrested on sex assault charges
A 28-year-old Stratford man was arrested Thursday on allegations he sexually assaulted a 15 year-old. Michael Capogrosso, was arrested on Sept. 4, and charged with second-degree sexual assault. Michael...
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Coyotes sighted here; police advise the public
The Stratford Police Department has been receiving reports from residents with sightings of coyotes and has issued this advisory: “While there have been no reports of incidents involving aggressive...
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Police crack down on texting while driving
The Stratford Police Department along with the Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, announced an anti-texting enforcement project, as part of the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay”...
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Police nab suspect in armed robbery
Daqhon Alston, 21, of Stratford was taken into custody on Sept. 11 and charged with robbery in the first degree for involvement in an incident which occurred on March 25. Daqhon Alston The victim, a...
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Families relocated after duplex fire
Stratford Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 2:15 Saturday morning, Sept. 13, at 840 Surf Ave. and report finding a large volume of fire that had spread up the rear of the duplex-style...
View ArticlePolice reports: Week of Sept. 15
Domestic violence After receiving a complaint from an alleged victim that Ruben Cardona, 26, of Stratford had hit, threatened and strangled her during a domestic dispute Stratford Police issued an...
View ArticleTown improves fire rating; property owners may save
A recent independent evaluation of Stratford’s fire suppression capabilities and equipment has resulted in an upgrade of the town’s rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), and this could mean...
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Main and Barnum roads to close Saturday for parade
Route 1 / Barnum Avenue will be closed at the intersection of Main Street in Stratford on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 – 11 a.m. for the Early American Festival Parade. Main Street also will be closed...
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Fire at Stratford home sends one to the hospital
UPDATED SEPT. 21: The lone resident of the house at 85 Luanne Road sustained smoke inhalation and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by Stratford EMS late Friday afternoon after firefighters and...
View ArticleFire chief reports another rating upgrade; new truck
One week after the announcement that the fire insurance rating for Stratford has improved, in part due to improved firefighting equipment, Stratford Fire Chief Robert McGrath announced a further...
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EMS in past five years
Michael Loiz, Director, Stratford EMS and 911 The past five years have yielded tremendous advancements in the Stratford emergency medical services system in five key areas. Performance, technology,...
View ArticlePropane leak at Sikorsky was outdoor roof contractor’s
A propane gas leak at Sikorsky Aircraft on Main Street on Monday evening came from one of eight tanks being used by a roofing contractor to heat sealant material, according to Stratford Fire Deputy...
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Two arrested for stealing electrical service from UI
Stratford Police arrested two local residents on Sept. 29 for fraudulently obtaining services from United Illuminating Company. Following a joint investigation between the Stratford Police and United...
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Threatening James Luis Graziani, 34, of Stratford was arrested on Sept. 16 for threatening after repeated confrontations with a woman at a business at 2 Research Drive. The woman complainant first...
View ArticlePolice reports: Week of Oct. 13
Female bites male A 25-year-old Stratford woman was arrested Sept. 30 for allegedly assaulting a former boyfriend, because he would not get back together with her. The male victim reported an incident...
View ArticlePolice nab two for drug dealing
Stratford Police Narcotics Vice and Intelligence Unit arrested two Stratford men at 107 Willow Avenue on Oct. 10 after executing a search warrant for the residence that was issued after an...
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