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Frank MacEachern

Urgent News Reporter

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.

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Police & Fire

Wilton High Student Charged In Connection With Alleged Threat WILTON, Conn. — A Wilton High School student is facing a pair of charges in connection with alleged threats made at the school on Jan. 26, Wilton Police said. Victoria Flowers, 18, of 41 Erdmann Lane, has been charged with second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace. She turned herself in to police Friday and was held on $5,000 bond. Officers said school officials contacted police after learning of an alleged threat. The teen was removed from the school and police stepped up their presence around Wilton High, police said in a statement. Police did not give any details on t…

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford Police: Two Injured In Collision Of Cruiser, Honda STRATFORD, Conn. -- Two people including a Stratford police officer were in stable condition after a collision between a police cruiser and a Honda Friday morning, Stratford Police said. The accident occurred at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and California Street at about 9:20 a.m., police said. The accident involved a Honda traveling north on California Street and a Stratford Police cruiser traveling west on Barnum Avenue, police said. Both drivers were transported to Bridgeport Hospital after the crash and were listed in stable condition, police said. The scene was cleared after the…

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2017

Police & Fire

Teen Rescued From The Sound By Darien Police After Boat Breaks Down DARIEN, Conn. — A 16-year-old Darien boater was found in his anchored and broken down boat safe and sound but was lectured by police to be better prepared the next time he goes boating — especially in February, Darien Police said in a statement Friday. Police said that the teen's brother called them at 6 p.m. Wednesday to say the 16-year-old had gone out for a short boat ride at 4:30 p.m. and hadn't returned yet. The caller said he attempted to call his brother’s cellphone numerous times but his it was turned off, police said. The Darien Police Marine Division and Noroton Fire Boat were the…

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Man Found Asleep In Car Charged With Impaired Driving In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A Greenwich man found slumped over the wheel of his car on a road Thursday afternoon has been charged with impaired driving, New Canaan police said. Peter F. Burgess, 66, of 24 Spezzano Drive, was charged with driving under the influence. His posted $250 bond, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 16. Police said they were called just before 1:30 p.m. about a vehicle stopped in the road in the area of Ponus Ridge Road and Trinity Pass. Officers found the driver slumped over the wheel and were able to rouse him, police said. Burgess failed the standardized field…

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Easton Woman Facing Charge After Witness Reports Her Driving EASTON, Conn., -- An Easton woman's erratic driving Tuesday, including hitting a stopped car, has resulted in charges, Easton Police said. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick-Weissman, 53, of 43 Flat Rock Drive, was charged with evading responsibility, operating under the influence and making an illegal U-turn. She posted $40 cash bond and was released to appear in court Thursday. She was driving slowly north on Route 59 with two cars trailing, police said. Police said that she then stopped her vehicle in the middle of the road with no warning, according to the second driver behind the suspect. Fitzpatr…

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Charge Second Man In Assault On 14-Year-Old At McMahon High NORWALK, Conn. — The mother of a Brien McMahon High student assaulted in the school cafeteria last September said she wants justice in the case – a day after a second suspect was arrested by Norwalk Police in the attack. Steph "Junior" Alcena, 19, of 43 Chestnut St., Norwalk, was arrested Wednesday night at his home by officers who had a warrant for his arrest. He was charged with second-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor and second-degree criminal trespass. His bond was set at $25,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 17. "I just want to make sure this is …

by Frank MacEachern

02/02/2017

Police & Fire

Darien Selects New Police Chief From The Ranks DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Police Department will have one of its own be its new police chief. Darien police Capt. Raymond Osborne was chosen by the Darien Police Commission on Wednesday night to succeed Chief Duane Lovello, who is retiring. “I was honored to receive the news last night that I will be taking over for Chief Lovello upon his retirement,” Osborne said. “I would like to thank the Police Commission for the faith that they have shown in me by appointing me to the position of Chief of Police." He promised to keep the town's police force on track. "My immediate goal …

by Frank MacEachern

02/02/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Stamford Man Charged With Interfering Failed To Obey Officers STAMFORD, Conn. — A man who might have gotten just a ticket for possession of a small amount of marijuana instead was charged with interfering with an officer after officers had to subdue him when he didn't obey their commands early Thursday, Stamford Police said. Andre A. Scott, 30, of 114 Morgan St., was charged with possession of a narcotic. His bond was set at $250. Officers on patrol in the area of 210 W. Main St. after 1 a.m. noticed a vehicle speeding away from the area, police said. They pursued the vehicle with lights and sirens on because of concerns about possible suspicious acti…

by Frank MacEachern

02/02/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Arrest Brothers On Drug Charges, Seize Two Guns NORWALK, Conn. — A loaded handgun tucked into the space where a radio used to be in an abandoned Honda and a shotgun were found as Norwalk officers swooped in and arrested two brothers in a drug raid Tuesday afternoon, police said. Kevin Del Rosario, 23, and Brian Martinez, 27, of 379 Westport Ave., were arrested by Special Services officers who had had the residence under surveillance, police said. They made the arrests just after Delrosario sold marijuana to Anthony Rosado, 19, of 11 Three Seasons Court, police said. Rosado was issued a summons for possession of less than a half-ounce of m…

by Frank MacEachern

02/01/2017

Police & Fire

Suspected Heroin Dealer Arrested By Norwalk Police NORWALK, Conn. — A man arrested last month on drug charges for allegedly selling heroin is facing new heroin-related charges, Norwalk Police said Wednesday. Richard Vann, 59, of 1 North Ave., is charged with possession of a narcotic and sale of narcotics after he was arrested at his residence Tuesday morning. His bond was set at $50,000. Lt. Jim Walsh, special services commander, said police had warrants for Vann's arrest for heroin dealing in the past six months. He said the warrants had recently come back for his arrest and police executed them Tuesday. "He was arrested without inc…

by Frank MacEachern

02/01/2017

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