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4 Charged With Selling Pot In Fairfield County Smoke Shop Bust 4 Charged With Selling Pot In Fairfield County Smoke Shop Bust
4 Charged With Selling Pot In Fairfield County Smoke Shop Bust Four employees of a Fairfield County smoke shop have been charged with allegedly selling marijuana without a license. The arrests occurred on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Cream Smoke Shop at 955 Ferry Blvd., in Stratford. According to Capt. Jerry Pinto of the Stratford Police, the department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, recently investigated the activities at the shop, which is not licensed to sell or distribute cannabis or THC products. The investigation began after the unit had received information that underage juveniles were purchasing cannabis and THC products at the sh…
2 Spa Workers Charged With Prostitution In Fairfield County 2 Spa Workers Charged With Prostitution In Fairfield County
2 Spa Workers Charged With Prostitution In Fairfield County Two women in their 60s have been charged with alleged prostitution after a search warrant was executed at a Fairfield County spa. The warrants were served in Stratford at the Garden Spa, 1804 Barnum Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 29. According to Stratford Police Captain Jerry Pinto, the department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit recently investigated the spa's activities. Arrested during the warrant search were Yushan Li, age 62, and Shun Yu Quan, age 61, addresses unknown, were both transported to headquarters and charged with prostitution, Pinot said.  Both women were relea…
Beloved Stratford Police Officer, 56, Dies Unexpectedly Beloved Stratford Police Officer, 56, Dies Unexpectedly
Beloved Stratford Police Officer, 56, Dies Unexpectedly Police, family, and friends are mourning the loss of a longtime and much beloved Fairfield County police officer who died unexpectedly.  Stratford Officer Ken Kubel, age 56, died earlier this week. He served with the Bridgeport Police Department for 25 years from 1990 to 2015, retiring with the rank of sergeant, said Capt. Robert Burroughs of the Stratford Police.  Kubel then continued on in his police career by serving another nine years as a Patrol Officer with the Stratford Police Department from 2015 to 2024. "Officer Kubel will be deeply missed by all who knew…
Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight
Stratford Man Accidentally Shoots Wife While Aiming At Stepson During Fight A Fairfield County man was arrested after allegedly shooting his wife while attempting to shoot his stepson during a fight. The incident occurred in Stratford around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, on Bates Street. According to Capt. Jerry Pinto of the Stratford Police Department, Michael James, age 58, of Stratford, fired a round from his registered firearm while arguing with his 36-year-old stepson, Rakeem Mack. Pinto said the round also struck Michael James’ wife, Lolita Mack-James. Both Rakeem Mack and Lolita Mack-James were transported to the hospital after sustaining&nbs…
Sexual Assault: Stratford Man 'Inappropriately' Touched Woman, Police Say Sexual Assault: Stratford Man 'Inappropriately' Touched Woman, Police Say
Sexual Assault: Stratford Man 'Inappropriately' Touched Woman, Police Say A 44-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with sexual assault following a complaint filed by a woman. Roderick C. Ricketts, of Stratford, was charged on Thursday, July 20 for the June incident in which a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by him. According to Lt. Robert Burroughs alleging she was In June 2023 Stratford Police Department received a complaint from an adult female alleging he "inappropriately touched" her. An investigation led to an arrest warrant for sexual assault, Burroughs said. Ricketts turned himself in, was processed, posted a bond, and was releas…
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Police have arrested a man for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old Fairfield County woman. Troy Watley, age 28, of Stratford, was arrested on Saturday, July 1, after he allegedly hit and killed the 19-year-old shortly after 12 a.m., near St, Michael’s Cemetery on Stratford Avenue and then fled from the scene, said Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police. When Stratford police arrived on the scene they found Michelle Rodriguez, of Stratford, lying in the roadway, Eannotti said. She was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where she died from her injuries. Evidence at the scene led…
Man Nabbed For Selling Meth, Oxycodone In Fairfield County Locales: Feds Man Nabbed For Selling Meth, Oxycodone In Fairfield County Locales: Feds
Man Nabbed For Selling Meth, Oxycodone In Fairfield County Locales: Feds A man faces up to four decades in prison for distributing methamphetamine and oxycodone in Fairfield County, federal officials said.  Stratford resident Edward Johnson, age 31, was charged by indictment with selling controlled substances in the Stratford and Bridgeport area, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Thursday, June 29.  According to federal officials, the investigation into Johnson began in April 2022, when the Stratford Police Department's Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit as well as the Drug Enforcement Administrati…
Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say A 46-year-old woman has been charged with robbing TD Bank in Fairfield County and at least one other. New Haven County resident Bernadette Volikas, of Milford, was arrested on Friday, June 2 for the robbery which took place on Thursday, May 4 in Shelton. Volikas was quickly identified as a suspect as Stratford Police Department investigated a similar robbery, which occurred in Stratford in February, said Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent. Officers from Shelton and Stratford responded to Volika's residence and took her into custody on a warrant held by the Stratford Police De…
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Wanted In Fairfield County Murder Caught, Police Say Armed, Dangerous Suspect Wanted In Fairfield County Murder Caught, Police Say
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Wanted In Fairfield County Murder Caught, Police Say A man who was considered armed and dangerous and wanted for a stabbing homicide in Fairfield County has been apprehended by police. Lawrence Blue, age 45, of Bridgeport, was caught hours after the word went out on Saturday, Oct. 29, that he was wanted for the early morning stabbing death of 23-year-old Justice Hunter of Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.  The homicide was discovered around 4:15 a.m. Saturday, when Bridgeport officers responded to the 800 block of Atlantic Street on the report of a party stabbed at that location, Gilleran said. Earlier rep…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Murder Of 29-Year-Old A Fairfield County man has been charged in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man and the wounding of two others. Joseph DeJesus, formerly known as Joseph Reyes, age 38, of Stratford, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 25 for the Saturday, Oct. 8 shooting death of Dominique Jones, of Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. DeJesus was apprehended by members of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, along with members of the Bridgeport and Stratford Police Department, Gilleran added. Earlier report: 1 Dead, 2 Wounded In Bridgeport Shooting, Police Say He was…
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Serious Assault Of Victim In Fairfield County, Police Say Seen Him? Man Wanted For Serious Assault Of Victim In Fairfield County, Police Say
Seen Him? Man Wanted For Serious Assault Of Victim In Fairfield County, Police Say Police have asked the public for help locating a 27-year-old man wanted for allegedly assaulting a victim in Fairfield County. The Stratford Police Department announced on Monday, Sept. 26, that Khilee Bennett is wanted on charges for a "serious domestic violence incident" that happened in Stratford on Sunday, Sept. 18. Authorities said Bennett refused to turn himself in or contact police after assaulting a female victim, whose age was not provided. Police said Bennett is wanted on charges of: Third-degree assault Breach of peace Two counts of violation of protective order He has ties to…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing Large Amount Of Items From Store In Fairfield County Police asked the public for help locating a man who is wanted for shoplifting a "large amount" of merchandise from a Fairfield County store. The Stratford Police Department posted the announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 24, about a man who is accused of shoplifting from Marshalls. The Marshalls in Stratford is located at 411 Barnum Ave. Police asked anyone with information about the man's identity to contact Officer Pavelus at MPavelus@townofstratford.com or 203-385-4145.
Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman
Seen Her? Police In Fairfield County Issue Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman Police in Fairfield County issued a Silver Alert for a missing 71-year-old woman. The Stratford Police Department announced on Sunday, Aug. 21, that Ida Dicocco has been reported missing. Dicocco is described as being 5-foot-4 and 200 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair, authorities said. Police said Dicocco speaks some English and has an Italian accent.  She has dementia and epilepsy, police reported.  Police asked anyone who has information about Dicocco's whereabouts to call 203-385-4100. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for update…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Victimizing Girls For Sex Through Snapchat Fairfield County Man Accused Of Victimizing Girls For Sex Through Snapchat
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Victimizing Girls For Sex Through Snapchat A Fairfield County man is facing serious prison time for allegedly using social media apps to target underage girls for sex. Alexander Dilella, age 22, of Stratford, was arrested Wednesday, May 4, on multiple federal charges related to child exploitation, the US Attorney’s Office said. Federal prosecutors claim Dilella communicated with the girls - some as young as 13 or 14 - using Snapchat, Omegle, and FaceTime and enticed them to engage in illegal sexual activity. In one exchange with a 14-year-old victim, he referred to the girl as a “child porn slave” and demanded that she send him a s…
Vehicle Reported Stolen In Fairfield County Located Off Roadway Vehicle Reported Stolen In Fairfield County Located Off Roadway
Vehicle Reported Stolen In Fairfield County Located Off Roadway A vehicle reported stolen in Fairfield County was found abandoned off a roadway. The Seymour Police Department in New Haven County received a report about a vehicle near the waterfall off Rimmon Road and Clinton Road at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, police said. Authorities responded and found the unoccupied vehicle, which seemed to have been abandoned for a while, police said. Police searched the area and determined that the driver and possible occupants had left the scene.  Investigators later determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Stratford, poli…
16-Year-Old Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Hotel In Fairfield County 16-Year-Old Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Hotel In Fairfield County
16-Year-Old Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Hotel In Fairfield County A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the alleged murder of a man earlier this year at a hotel in Fairfield County. Shelton Police arrested the New Haven County teen from Ansonia on Wednesday, Dec. 22, in relation to the murder that occurred on June 12 at the Marriott Residence Inn which left 23-year-old Ivan Whyte of Bridgeport dead. At the time of the murder, police found Whyte dead next to a vehicle they believe he had been driving. Officers and detectives located several individuals that were in a room at the hotel having a get-together.  The individuals were acq…
Juvenile Charged After Threat To School In Fairfield County Juvenile Charged After Threat To School In Fairfield County
Juvenile Charged After Threat To School In Fairfield County A Fairfield County juvenile has been arrested in connection with an alleged social media threat directed at an area middle school. The Stratford Police Department became aware of a social media threat directed toward students and faculty of the Stratford school system on Monday, Dec. 20. According to Captain Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police, investigators were able to quickly identify the suspect, and based on the investigation one juvenile was arrested for posting the threat.  Earlier Story: Social Media Threat Targeting Schools Under Investigation In Fair…
Man Killed, Woman Injured, During Shooting In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Killed, Woman Injured, During Shooting In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Killed, Woman Injured, During Shooting In Fairfield County, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are investigating a homicide of a man and the shooting of a woman. The shootings were uncovered around 1 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17, when the Stratford Police Department responded to Light Street near Barnum Avenue. The unidentified man and woman were shot by an unknown assailant, According to Capt Frank Eannotti of the Stratford Police Department. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for wounds received during the assault, Eannotti said. Identities are not being released until the next…
High School Put On Lockdown Following Large Fight In Fairfield County, Police Say High School Put On Lockdown Following Large Fight In Fairfield County, Police Say
High School Put On Lockdown Following Large Fight In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County high school was put on lockdown following a fight involving at least 10 students. The fight took place around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Bunnell High School in Stratford. According to Capt Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police Department, the fight involved numerous students and faculty/staff intervened in an attempt to break up the fight.  Several Stratford officers and the School Resource officer responded to the disturbance and took control of the scene and school, Eannotti said.  The school was placed in a temporary lockdown to ensur…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Fairfield County Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Fairfield County
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Connection To Shooting In Fairfield County Police are asking the public for information about a 25-year-old man wanted for firing shots at two people in Fairfield County, striking a home. Police reported that the incident happened on Sunday, Aug. 22, on Masarik Avenue in Stratford. The Stratford Police Department said Jeshawn Rogers, of Bridgeport, fired the shots at the two people, striking an occupied residence on Orange Street. Police obtained a warrant for Rogers' arrest and a warrant to search his apartment. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, police searched Rogers' apartment and seized a Glock 19 9mm with a high-capacity magazine, ammuni…
Stamford-Based Contractor Scammed Woman Out Of $50K, Police Say Stamford-Based Contractor Scammed Woman Out Of $50K, Police Say
Stamford-Based Contractor Scammed Woman Out Of $50K, Police Say A Fairfield County woman says she was scammed out of $50,000 by an area contractor. Venus Rogers, of Stratford, who is a full-time caregiver for her disabled daughter, said she hired a Stamford-based contractor to fix her home after it was flooded in November. Captain Paul DosSantos of the Stratford police says the department is investigating after the contractor allegedly gutted the home and never finished the job. Rogers told police the contractor left her home in a torn-apart state and does not return her calls or emails since leaving after three months of work. Sen. Richard Blumenthal…
Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who May Be Threat To Himself, Police Say Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who May Be Threat To Himself, Police Say
Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who May Be Threat To Himself, Police Say A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fairfield County man who may be a threat to himself, according to police.  Khristopher Whyte, age 36, of Stratford, was last seen on Monday, July 19, near the Devon Bridge, Stratford Police said. He is described as being 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, with short dreads in his hair. The last time he was seen, Whyte was wearing a maroon shirt. Khristopher WhyteStratford Police Department Police said Whyte previously made statements about harming himself. Anyone who sees Whyte or has information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact the S…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For At Least Four Bank Robberies, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for a number of bank robberies throughout the area. Wayne Currier of New Canaan, was arrested by Stratford Police on a warrant for the robberies which took place between October and December of 2020, said Captain Frank Eannotti of the Stratford Police Department.  Currier was developed as a suspect following a collaborative investigation by detectives from Stratford, Fairfield, and New Canaan.  Eannotti did not have the total number of robberies Currier is accused of committing, but he has been charged in four.  Currier, wh…
Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County
Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a dog out of a front yard recently. “Simba,” a 1-year-old Cavapoo, was taken from the front yard of a McKinley Avenue home near the dead-end at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, police said. A video of the suspect has since been released by investigators that can be found here. At the time of the theft, the suspect was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with insignia in the upper middle back area, light-colored pants, and dark shoes, police said. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or st…
Alert Issued For Missing Fairfield County Teen Alert Issued For Missing Fairfield County Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Fairfield County Teen Police are asking the public for help locating a missing Fairfield County teen. Korin Dorothy Justinius, age 17, of Stratford, has been reported missing, according to the Stratford Police Department. She is described as being, 5-foot-8, and 125 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to call 203.385.4100 if seen or located.  Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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…
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Fairfield County Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Fairfield County
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In Fairfield County An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Fairfield County. The incident happened around 7:35 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 during an attempt to serve a felony warrant for domestic charges in Stratford at the intersection of Route 110 and Main Street Putney. The suspect was observed entering a vehicle at which time Stratford Police officers attempted a traffic stop where force was used, Stratford PD Captain Frank Eannotti said. The suspect was injured and transported to an area hospital. It was confirmed that a firearm was discovered on-scene, said Eannotti. The officers i…
Police Searching For Three Men After Armed Robbery In Fairfield County Police Searching For Three Men After Armed Robbery In Fairfield County
Police Searching For Three Men After Armed Robbery In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are searching for three men who allegedly robbed two victims at gunpoint, stealing cash and two iPhones. The robbery took place around 3:12 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Honeyspot Gulf gas station in Stratford. The men stopped two victims who were walking and displayed a handgun, said Stratford PD Captain Frank A. Eannotti. The victims were robbed of $10 in cash and the two phones. The suspects fled in a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The victims were not injured. The vehicle, which was reported stolen, was recovered with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police …
Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Target Parking Lot Robbery, Police Say A man who allegedly robbed a couple at gunpoint who he met in a Target parking lot to complete an online sale, has been arrested. Michael Lockhart, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, in connection with the Oct. 21 robbery in Ansonia, said Ansonia Police Lieutenant Patrick Lynch. The arrest was made with search warrants with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, Stratford Police Department, Connecticut State Police Gang Task Force, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Lynch said. The search warrants took place at residences on East Main Street and Maplewood A…
Teen Nabbed With Assault Rifle, 20 Pounds Of Pot, Police Say Teen Nabbed With Assault Rifle, 20 Pounds Of Pot, Police Say
Teen Nabbed With Assault Rifle, 20 Pounds Of Pot, Police Say A Fairfield County teen was arrested after he allegedly fired several gunshots on Halloween and for possessing 20 pounds of marijuana. Tyrese Pridgen, 19, of Bridgeport, was arrested on a warrant by officers from the Stratford Police Department along with members of the Bridgeport Police Department, said  Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. Following an investigation, Pridgen was identified as the person responsible for several gunshots in the area of Sands Place in Stratford on the night of Oct. 31, said Eannotti. There were no injuries during the shots fired incide…
Dealer Known As 'Smooth' Sentenced For Trafficking Drugs In Parts Of Fairfield County Dealer Known As 'Smooth' Sentenced For Trafficking Drugs In Parts Of Fairfield County
Dealer Known As 'Smooth' Sentenced For Trafficking Drugs In Parts Of Fairfield County A drug dealer will spend nearly a decade behind bars after admitting to trafficking narcotics in parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties. Bridgeport resident Evan Sheffield, also known as “Smooth,” was sentenced to 97 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to trafficking heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that in the summer of 2017, members of the FBI’s Bridgeport Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Department began investigating a drug trafficking ring that distributing narcotics in and around Bridg…