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Frank MacEachern

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fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Canada, Frank started his journalism in his native country before moving to Fairfield County a decade ago where he continued his career. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and of University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frank was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Frank MacEachern's Contributions

Politics

Sen. Murphy Reassures Fearful Immigrants In Wake Of Trump's Actions STAMFORD, Conn. — After Donald Trump was elected president, an undocumented immigrant in Stamford said that her 7-year-old American-born son turned to her and asked whether it meant she would be returned to her Central American homeland. "The day that the president was elected he asked: 'Why was he picked? He's a bad man, he's going to send you back,' " the woman said through an interpreter at a Thursday meeting in Stamford. "That made her cry and every time she remembers it, she cries." The woman, who didn't want to be identified, attended a meeting held by U.S. Sen. Ch…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Make Arrest In Armed Robberies At Convenience Stores NORWALK, Conn. — Skilled police questioning helped to get two robbery suspects to confess and implicate their confederates in three January armed robberies in the city, Norwalk Police said. Anthony Thompkins, 25, of Sheridan Street is facing first-degree robbery charges and other theft-related charges in connection with the robberies at Shorehaven Mobil gas station, Rainbow News & Variety and Brothers J&M grocery store, Detective Bureau Commander Lt. Thomas Mattera said. He was arrested when he appeared in Norwalk court Friday morning on other charges. Bond was set at a total of $2…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police: Ordeal Ended For Kidnapped 6-Year-Old With Crash In Pa. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A night of horror for a 6-year-old girl who was snatched by her father after he killed her mother early Friday ended in a car crash during a police pursuit in Pennsylvania, Bridgeport Police said. Police said Aylin Sofia Hernandez was found safe but did suffer minor injuries. Her father, Oscar Hernandez, 39, is the suspect in the murder early Friday of Nidia Gonzalez, 26, of 69 Greenwood Road.. He also suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital to be treated along with his daughter, police said. He was held as a fugitive from justice, and Bridgeport Police sai…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Investigating Bank Robbery On Route 7 WILTON, Conn. — A man robbed the Fairfield County Bank branch at 941 Danbury Road/Route 7 on Friday afternoon, Wilton Police said. The man — who didn't show any weapon — entered the bank shortly before 3 p.m. Friday and escaped with some cash, police said. Police are being tightlipped about the investigation and didn't release any further details or even a description of the suspect. No injuries were reported in this incident, and the bank will remain closed until further notice, police said. Wilton Police were assisted by Weston, Redding and Ridgefield Police Officers. The investigation…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Missing Bridgeport Girl, 6, Found Safe In Pennsylvania; Father Arrested BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Pennsylvania State Police said a missing 6-year-old Bridgeport girl has been recovered and her father, who is suspected of abducting her and stabbing her mother to death, is in custody as of late Friday morning. Aylin Sophia Hernandez, 6, and her father, Oscar Hernandez, had been spotted earlier Friday in the Altoona area, Pennsylvania State Police said. ABC 7 New York said they were taken into custody on I-99 in State College, Pa. NBC Connecticut reported the girl was safe. State College is about 350 miles from Bridgeport, where the fatal stabbing occurred and the ab…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Police Searching For 6-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl After Mother Is Found Dead UPDATE: Aylin Sofia Hernandez has been found safe in Pennsylvania and her father is in police custody. Click here for updated story. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Police are searching for 6-year-old Aylin Sofia Hernandez, who was abducted by her father after he stabbed her mother to death in their Bridgeport home early Friday in a violent domestic violence attack, police said. Oscar Hernandez, 39, stabbed the girl's mother and a second woman, who is critical condition, in the home at 69 Greenwood Road at about 2:45 a.m., then fled with the girl, police said. "This is a terrible tragedy an…

by Frank MacEachern

02/24/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Arrest Fourth Suspect In Delivery Driver Robberies NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Police have arrested the fourth and final suspect in a pair of robberies of Chinese food delivery drivers in January. Jeremy Middleton, 18, of 28 Perry St., Stamford is facing four first-degree robbery related charges, second degree assault and second-degree larceny in connection with the Jan. 9 robbery on Rolling Lane and the Jan. 14 shooting and wounding of a separate Chinese delivery driver. Middleton was already being held in custody on other charges including arson charges laid by Stamford Police on Tuesday. The Stamford charges involve the burning of a vehic…

by Frank MacEachern

02/23/2017

Police & Fire

New Canaan Radio Shack Employees Stole $8K Worth Of Cellphones, Police Say NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Two Radio Shack employees were charged with stealing about $8,500 worth of cellphones, New Canaan Police said. Courtney R. Tucker, 31, of 22 short St., Bridgeport, was arrested Wednesday after she turned herself in to authorities, police said. She was held on $10,000 bond and appeared in Norwalk court on Wednesday. Brandon M. Amexzquita, 22, of 9 East Hill Drive, was arrested Saturday. He posted $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on March 3. Each was charged with third-degree larceny. Police were called Monday morning after store management discovered 1…

by Frank MacEachern

02/23/2017

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Facing Robbery Charges; Now Charged With Arson Of Stolen Car STAMFORD, Conn. -- The driver of a stolen car that was torched soon after a co-accused was seen putting gas in the passenger compartment has been arrested by Stamford Police. Jeremy Middleton, 18, of 28 Perry St., is charged with second-degree arson, conspiracy to commit second-degree arson and third-degree larceny. He appeared in court Tuesday and was held in custody on a $150,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court on March 2. Lt. Tom Barcello said that Middletown was seen on a video at a gas station on Jan. 14 that also captured his co-accused Tyriek Gantt pouring gasoline into the …

by Frank MacEachern

02/22/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Charge Man With Shooting Of Chinese Food Delivery Driver NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Police have arrested the man they believe is the shooter in the robbery and wounding of a Chinese food deliveryman on Derby Road back in January. Onaje Smith, 18, of 32 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport, was arrested Tuesday morning. He's facing four robbery-related charges, and one count each of criminal use of a firearm, carrying a gun without a permit, first-degree assault and second-degree larceny. His bond was set at $250,000 and he appeared in Norwalk Court on Tuesday. "He is believed to be the shooter on Derby Road," Lt. Terry Blake said. "He was alr…

by Frank MacEachern

02/22/2017

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