Undercover Tobacco Check Nets Five Violations In Stratford Undercover Tobacco Check Nets Five Violations In Stratford
Undercover Tobacco Check Nets Five Violations In Stratford Five Stratford businesses were fined after allegedly selling tobacco products to an underage decoy during an enforcement check. The enforcement on Wednesday, May 1, was conducted by the Stratford Police, along with members from the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. A total of 15 unannounced compliance inspections were conducted. Of the 15, five establishments were found to be in violation, he said. The offending clerks at these establishments were issued $200 tic…
Teens Charged For Shakespeare Theatre Fire Nabbed In New Vandalism Incident At Silver Sands Teens Charged For Shakespeare Theatre Fire Nabbed In New Vandalism Incident At Silver Sands
Teens Charged For Shakespeare Theatre Fire Nabbed In New Vandalism Incident At Silver Sands Two teens who had previously been arrested for allegedly burning down Stratford's historic Shakespeare Theatre, have been charged by state environmental police with allegedly burning two storage containers and other vandalism at Silver Sands State Park. Christopher Sakowicz, 18, and Vincent Keller, 18, both of Stratford, were arrested on Monday, April 22, in connection with the vandalism and fire that occurred on Sunday, March 24, at Silver Sands State Park in Milford, said the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (EnCon) Environmental Conservation Police. The in…
Third Teen Charged With Setting Shakespeare Theater Fire, Burglaries Third Teen Charged With Setting Shakespeare Theater Fire, Burglaries
Third Teen Charged With Setting Shakespeare Theater Fire, Burglaries A third teen has been arrested in connection with a string of arson fires, including the Shakespeare Theater fire, on the heels of the arrest of two other Stratford teens also charged with the crimes. The third teen was arrested later Monday, following the arrests of the other two teens by the Stratford Police, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannnotti. Eannotti declined to comment more on the case, including whether the three are suspected in the recent arson fire of construction trailers at Silver Sands State Park. The names of the youths were not immediately released be…
Bridgeport Man Busted On Weapons Charges Following Chase, Stratford Police Said Bridgeport Man Busted On Weapons Charges Following Chase, Stratford Police Said
Bridgeport Man Busted On Weapons Charges Following Chase, Stratford Police Said A Bridgeport man was busted by Stratford Police for allegedly throwing a gun out of his vehicle during a police chase, police said. Eris Hall, 22,  was arrested by Stratford Police around 10 p.m., on Tuesday, March 26, after taking police on a car chase, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. The incident started around  9:36 p.m. on Stratford Avenue near Honeyspot Road and ended on Bruce Avenue, Eannotti said.  Hall refused to stop for officers and during his attempt to flee he allegedly threw a firearm out of the window of the vehicle, he added.  Hall …
Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspected 'FireBug' Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspected 'FireBug'
Know Him? Police Look To ID Suspected 'FireBug' Stratford Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who is suspected of setting a garbage can on fire at a local gas station. The incident took place around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, two days before the devasting Shakespeare Theater fire, at the gas station on the corner of Stratford and Beardsley avenues, said Stratford Det. Glen McGlynn. The man, a suspected firebug, was seen dancing in front of the flames before he fled the area, police said. Coincidentally, another fire was set just two hours later in the back of B.J.'s where a pile of lumber was set ablaze, McGly…
Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings
Stratford Teens Nabbed In Separate Shootings Stratford police nabbed two teens in connection with a pair of separate shootings in town last month. Alex Pena, 19, of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Jan. 6 on Bruce Avenue in Stratford, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. Pena was arrested on a warrant and charged with criminal attempt at assault, reckless endangerment and weapon in a motor vehicle.  He is expected in court on Feb. 25. The second teen arrested was Zaire Dixon, 18, of Stratford, for a shooting that took place on South Avenue near Lake Street on Jan. 22. Dixon…
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Basketball Courts In Area 20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Basketball Courts In Area
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Basketball Courts In Area A 20-year-old man has been arrested due to his alleged connection to a shooting at a local basketball court. The shooting occurred Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at the George Force Basketball Courts on Woodend Road in Stratford. Police say there were several witnesses. Wednesday, Feb. 13, Stratford Police arrested Jacquez Smith of Stratford by warrant and charged him with the following: First-degree assault Reckless endangerment Weapon in a motor vehicle Criminal possession of a firearm Criminal possession of ammunition Carrying a pistol without a permit Smith is being held on a $100,000 bond and…
Stratford Police Investigating Fatal Fall Stratford Police Investigating Fatal Fall
Stratford Police Investigating Fatal Fall Stratford Police are investigating a death that took place Thursday that was originally reported as an accidental fall.The incident was reported at a residence on Highland Avenue, the time accident took place was not provided by police. Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti said the fall was being investigated and that the department had "nothing further to report at this time." This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Shot, Killed In Stratford Identified Man Shot, Killed In Stratford Identified
Man Shot, Killed In Stratford Identified A man who was found shot around 2:19 a.m. Saturday and later died has been identified. Eduardo Concepcion, 30, of Bridgeport, died after being shot while sitting in a vehicle on Regency Terrace in Stratford, with another man, according to Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. A preliminary investigation found that Concepcion and another man were sitting in a parked car when they were approached by two males on foot, Eannotti said. The men exchanged words, and one produced a firearm and fired at least one shot, striking Concepcion, who was a passenger in the vehicle, Eannotti said. He was…
Man Arrested In Fairfield After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police Say Man Arrested In Fairfield After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police Say
Man Arrested In Fairfield After Threatening To Kill Girlfriend, Cat, Police Say A 52-year-old man apprehended in Fairfield is facing charges after making threats to kill his girlfriend and her cat, police say. Stratford Police received reports of a domestic dispute at the Stratford residence of Christopher Fulton. Fulton was allegedly in a verbal argument with his girlfriend, during which he made threats to kill her and her cat. The victim was able to lock herself in a room and call for help. Authorities arrived to discover that Fulton had fled the scene. He was later arrested in Fairfield with the help of the Fairfield Police Department. Police also discovered and sei…
Wanted: Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Home Burglary Suspect Wanted: Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Home Burglary Suspect
Wanted: Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Home Burglary Suspect Do you know him? Police are the public for help in identifying a man who might be involved with a home burglary that took place last week. The man was photographed on surveillance around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, near Barnum and Broadbridge avenues in Stratford.  He was wearing white pants, glasses, a winter hat and was carrying what appears to be some type of backpack on his back.  Stratford Police said he appears to be a painter or taper. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-385-4172.
Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester
Alert Issued For 'Endangered Runaway' Teen Girl Last Seen In Westchester A 17-year-old girl who went missing in Fairfield County early last week, prompting an alert, was spotted in Westchester, leading to a new advisory. Andrea Dixon, described as an endangered runaway by police, has been missing from Stratford since Nov. 20.   Dixon was last seen on Friday, Nov. 23 at Mount Vernon Avenue in Mount Vernon, where she was staying with a friend.  Dixon has ties to the Bronx and is reported to have a personality disorder. Anyone with information as to Andrea Dixon’s whereabouts is asked to call the Stratford Police detective division at 203-385-…