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Stamford Man Admits Robbing New Canaan Bank In 2020 Stamford Man Admits Robbing New Canaan Bank In 2020
Stamford Man Admits Robbing New Canaan Bank In 2020 A man is facing years in prison after pleading guilty to three bank robberies in Connecticut. Francesco Pensiero, "Frank," age 51, of Stamford, admitted the 2020 robberies on Tuesday, June 4, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, Pensiero and an associate robbed the Chase Bank located at 2855 Main St., in Stratford.  During the robbery, Pensiero's associate displayed a handgun to the teller and gave the teller a note that said, "This is a robbery. Give me al…
Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In Stratford Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In Stratford
Bank Robbery: Suspect Nabbed After Incident In Stratford A Fairfield County man has been charged with robbery after witnesses and video surveillance identified him.  Scott Watkins, age 41, was arrested by warrant on Wednesday, April 5 for an armed robbery that occurred in Stratford at the Milford Savings Bank located on Main Street in Paradise Green on Thursday, March 23, said Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police. He made off with $2,250, Eannotti said. He was incarcerated for another crime at the time of his arrest and charged with robbery and larceny and was arraigned in court at the time of his arrest, Eannotti said.
Suspect Nabbed For Carjacking, Assault At Gas Station In Fairfield County Suspect Nabbed For Carjacking, Assault At Gas Station In Fairfield County
Suspect Nabbed For Carjacking, Assault At Gas Station In Fairfield County Police have apprehended a man wanted for months following a carjacking and assault at a gas station in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Stratford on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the Citgo gas station located on Main Street. According to Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police, the victim left her vehicle running with the driver's door slightly ajar while getting gas. An SUV pulled up next to her vehicle and the suspect, identified as Tayvion Hart, age 19, of New Haven, got into the driver seat of her car, Eannotti said. The victim realized what was happening and ran to the…
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
Winning $200K State Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County It's been a good week for lottery players in Connecticut, including one who cashed in a winning $200,000 scratch-off ticket that was sold at a local store. In Fairfield County, a winning $200,000 "Let It RIDE" scratcher that was sold at the Last Call Wine & Spirits on Main Street in Stratford was cashed in by an area resident on Monday, Jan 3, lottery officials announced. That same day, in New London County, Norwich resident Judith Amiot won $100,005 on a "CASH5" ticket that was sold at Shri Harkekrishna on West Town Street in Norwich.  Hartford resident Amani Henry also won big w…
Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man
Bodycam Footage, Report Released In Officer-Involved Shooting That Killed Fairfield County Man A preliminary report and bodycam footage have been released in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fairfield County man by a police officer. The Hartford State’s Attorney’s office on Tuesday, Feb. 2, released the preliminary report and video footage of the fatal shooting of Christopher Hagans, age 36, of Stratford, who was killed by gunshot wounds to the head, torso, left upper and lower extremities. According to Sharmese Walcott, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Hartford, the use of deadly force took place by members of the Stratford Police Department on Main Str…
Man Nabbed In Citgo Gas Station Burglary/Robbery, Police Say Man Nabbed In Citgo Gas Station Burglary/Robbery, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Citgo Gas Station Burglary/Robbery, Police Say A 47-year-old man was nabbed for an alleged early morning robbery and damage to a Stratford Citgo Gas station. The incident took place around 115 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the station located at 805 Main Street, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. Based on surveillance video, during the robbery, the suspect, Matthew Russell Walsh, of Wethersfield, caused approximately $2,000 dollars in damage to the business and stole $300 dollars worth of merchandise, Eannotti said. By the time police arrived, Walsh was long gone. But detectives were able to get a vehicle desc…
Several Remain Hospitalized After 12 Injured In Stratford Crash, Police Say Several Remain Hospitalized After 12 Injured In Stratford Crash, Police Say
Several Remain Hospitalized After 12 Injured In Stratford Crash, Police Say Several people remained hospitalized following a head-on crash of two minivans in Stratford that injured 12 people over the weekend. The crash took place around 1 p.m., Saturday, July 20, near the intersection of Main Street and Putney Valley Way, Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti said. The injured, including some children, were transported to St Vincent's and Bridgeport hospitals.  The crash remains under investigation. 
'Many Severe Injuries' Reported After Minivans Crash In Stratford, Police Say 'Many Severe Injuries' Reported After Minivans Crash In Stratford, Police Say
'Many Severe Injuries' Reported After Minivans Crash In Stratford, Police Say A total of 12 people were hospitalized, several with severe injuries, when two minivans crashed in Stratford. It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20 near the intersection of Main Street and Putney Valley Way, Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti said. "Many of the injuries are severe," Eannotti said. Some of those hospitalized are children. The injured were transported to St Vincent's and Bridgeport hospitals.  Further details, including the extent of the injuries, have not yet been released. "The scene is still active and under investigation," Eannotti said. This cont…
Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm Starts House Fire In Stratford Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm Starts House Fire In Stratford
Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm Starts House Fire In Stratford Lightning struck the chimney of a multi-story Stratford home, starting a fire in the attic. The incident took place late in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 17, when the lightning strike hit the home at 1790-1792 Main St., said Stratford Fire Deputy Chief Brian Lampart. Under the command of Assistant Chief Steve Alesevich and even with the challenging weather conditions, the fire was under control and extinguished by firefighters within 30 minutes of arrival with no reported injuries, Lampart said. Nichols Fire Department provided assistance with responding to other emergency cal…
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…
15-Year-Old In Stolen Dump Truck Takes Police On High-Speed, Multi-Municipality Chase 15-Year-Old In Stolen Dump Truck Takes Police On High-Speed, Multi-Municipality Chase
15-Year-Old In Stolen Dump Truck Takes Police On High-Speed, Multi-Municipality Chase A 15-year-old Stratford juvenile was arrested after he stole a dump truck from the Stratford Public Works property and then took police on a high-speed chase. The incident took place around 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, when Stratford Police officers located the stolen vehicle as it was being driven through the Home Depot parking lot on Barnum Avenue, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. The juvenile operator struck another vehicle as he refused to stop for officers and fled the area at a high rate of speed into Milford, Eannotti said.  Officers maintained cont…
Teen Damages Vehicle, Demands Money, Stratford Police Say Teen Damages Vehicle, Demands Money, Stratford Police Say
Teen Damages Vehicle, Demands Money, Stratford Police Say A 16-year-old was arrested in Stratford after physically damaging a vehicle and then demanding money from the owner, police said. The incident took place Sunday, March 24, when the unidentified teen was at the 7-Eleven in Paradise Green, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. According to Eannotti, the investigation started when a victim’s car was physically hit several times by the juvenile as he was entering the parking lot of the business. The juvenile then confronted the victim and demanded money or he was going to assault the victim and take…
Stratford PD: Teen Bicyclist 'With Total Disregard For Traffic' Charged With Reckless Driving Stratford PD: Teen Bicyclist 'With Total Disregard For Traffic' Charged With Reckless Driving
Stratford PD: Teen Bicyclist 'With Total Disregard For Traffic' Charged With Reckless Driving A Stratford teen was arrested for reckless driving -- on his bike. The incident took place on Monday, March 25, when the 13-year-old was seen riding his bicycle down the center line of the roadway near Paradise Green, causing a clear traffic hazard, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. The teen then was seen by a police officer riding in the same manner on Huntington Road and through the intersection of Main Street and Huntington with a total disregard for oncoming traffic, Eannotti said. Once stopped the juv…