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Fight At Stratford Gym Ends With Gun Drawn, 2 Arrests, Police Say
Two Fairfield County men were arrested after getting into a fight at a popular Stratford gym with one pulling a gun.
The incident took place in Stratford around 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 29 at the Esporta Fitness located at the 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff.
According to Capt. Frank Eannotti of the Stratford Police, officers responded to the gym for a disturbance call.
During the incident, one of the people involved, Emmanuel Rivera, age 21, of Bridgeport pulled a firearm and threatened the other in the gym, Eannotti said.
Rivera was immediately taken into custody as he attempt…
Parents Charged With Providing Alcohol To Minors At Party Before Fatal Stabbing In Shelton
Two parents have been charged with allegedly providing alcohol at a house party where a fight took place and later led to the stabbing death of a popular Fairfield County teen at another location.
Paul Leifer, age 59, and Susanna Leifer, age 51, both of Shelton, were arrested on Thursday, March 9 for the incident which took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022, said Detective Richard Bango of the Shelton Police.
The arrests stem from a party held at their home located at 5 Lazy Brook Drive in Shelton. Several high school students attended the party where alcohol was present, Bango said.
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