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Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside
Shelton House Damaged In Fire Re-burned Due To Large Amount Of Fireworks Inside A controlled burn will be held inside a Connecticut residence that was damaged in a fire because of the large amount of fireworks discovered in the garage and basement, police announced.  The Fairfield County residence, located in Shelton at 7 Bruce Dr., was scheduled to be re-burned on Thursday, June 27, according to the Shelton Police Department.  The home was originally damaged in a blaze on Saturday, June 22 around 6:45 p.m., when a fire began inside the residence. After around 40 minutes, the flames were put out, according to the Shelton Fire Department.  After the fire…

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by Ben Crnic
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CT Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say CT Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say
CT Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say Police in Connecticut are investigating after an officer was attacked and his cruiser damaged during a street takeover event. The incident took place in New Haven County in the parking lot of the Stop & Shop on Saturday, Dec. 9 in Milford. Milford Police said an officer responding to the parking lot found it occupied by several vehicles and more than 100 people. While on the scene, the officer entered the crowd to check on a small fire which was a result of fireworks and M-80s being set off.  During this check, the officer was surrounded and hit, punched, and had an unk…

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by Kathy Reakes
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14-Year-Old Accused Of Igniting Car Fire In Fairfield County 14-Year-Old Accused Of Igniting Car Fire In Fairfield County
14-Year-Old Accused Of Igniting Car Fire In Fairfield County A 14-year-old boy has been apprehended for starting a car fire in Fairfield County with stolen fireworks. The fire took place in Stamford on Sunday, June 5, in the parking lot of 587 Elm St. According to Sgt. Sean Scanlan, of the Stamford Police, firefighters responded to the scene and found a 2008 Honda SUV on fire. After the fire was extinguished and investigators began looking into the cause of the blaze. As the investigation unfolded, it was learned a group of teenagers went into Grade A Market on Shippan Avenue and stole miscellaneous fireworks, Scanlan said. They then went …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say
Fairfield County Teen Arrested For Selling 'Bombs' On Facebook Marketplace, Police Say A Fairfield County teen was charged with allegedly manufacturing bombs after he was caught selling the illegal fireworks on Facebook Marketplace and police are warning anyone who bought them that they could cause “serious physical injury." Bryan Oceguera, age 19, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, June 18, after Stamford Police received a tip that he was selling IEDs or improvised explosive devices on Facebook Marketplace. According to Sgt. James Comstock, commander of the Stamford Police Bomb Squad, the department received the tip on Wednesday, June 9, and began an investigation along wi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives
Hamden Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Explosives A Connecticut convict is facing charges after being busted with illegal explosives, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. Kenneth Lupoli, 57, of Hamden, was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with one count of possession of explosives by a convicted felon. It is alleged that on May 28, Lupoli was found in possession of several explosives, including fireworks, fuses, and salutes. Lupoli has a previous criminal history that includes state felony convictions for illegal possession of explosives and criminal possession of a pistol or revolver. Durham noted that it is a violation of fe…

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by Zak Failla
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Fireworks Display Postponed In Norwalk Fireworks Display Postponed In Norwalk
Fireworks Display Postponed In Norwalk With potential thunderstorms possibly set to make their way into the area, Norwalk residents will have to wait to celebrate Independence Day at the city’s annual fireworks show. The annual Norwalk fireworks display was initially scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 3 at sundown, though with a forecast of potentially inclement weather predicted, the show has been moved to Thursday, July 5. Heat warnings and advisories remain in the area, and will be in effect through 9 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, as the heat index is expected to hover around 100 degrees. S…

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by Zak Failla