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Fairfield County Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire Fairfield County Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire
Fairfield County Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire A Fairfield County man whose home was burned down by a court order due to the large number of fireworks inside has been charged with alleged possession of illegal fireworks and reckless endangerment. Stephen Lupkas, age 54, of Shelton, was arrested after turning himself in to police on Monday, July 22, in connection with a fire at his home at 7 Bruce Drive on Saturday, June 22. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, while extinguishing the fire, firefighters encountered a large number of fireworks, which were actively going off as they suppressed the fire, which wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Officer Passing By Awakens Family Before Fire Destroys Home In Area Police Officer Passing By Awakens Family Before Fire Destroys Home In Area
Police Officer Passing By Awakens Family Before Fire Destroys Home In Area A fire that spread quickly destroyed a home in Shelton. The blaze broke around just before 7 a.m. Sunday, May 19. Shelton Patrol Officer Michael Kichar of the Shelton Police Department was on his way to work when he observed smoke coming from a residence at 184 Meadow St. in Shelton. Kichar called 911 and then was able to wake and alert the residents of the home and help them and the family dog escape, Shelton Police said.  The Shelton fire department was assisted by members of the Monroe and Trumbull fire departments. The fire was brought under control just before 8:30 a.m. Ther…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Dies From Injuries After House Fire Breaks Out In Shelton Woman Dies From Injuries After House Fire Breaks Out In Shelton
Woman Dies From Injuries After House Fire Breaks Out In Shelton A Shelton woman has died from injuries suffered during a fire at her home on Sunday, March 17. Barbara Curley, 67, was located inside her home at 22 Florence Drive when police and fire responded to a call of a fire around 3:30 p.m., Sunday, said Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent. Curley was located in the bathroom by Shelton firefighters and removed from the residence, said Nugent. She was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and treated for her injuries. On Monday, Curley died from her injuries from the fire, Nugent said. The Shelton Fire Department, Shelton Police Departmen…

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by Kathy Reakes