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2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter 2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter
2 Nabbed In Double Homicide Involving Man From Region Carried Out From Back Of Scooter Two men have been charged in a drive-by double homicide in Fairfield County that was carried out from the back of a scooter. The arrests took place in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Aug. 10, exactly one month from the date of the murders. Jahmir Daniel, age 18, of Bridgeport, and Jack Vaz, age 19, also of Bridgeport, were arrested by Bridgeport Police for the murders of 32-year-old Ramon Peguero, of Hartford, and Kazzmaire Dorsey, age 18, of Bridgeport, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. Police believe that Peguero was the intended target and that Dorsey was str…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies
CT Family Says Video Shows 6-Year-Old Wasn’t Set On Fire By Bullies The mother of a Fairfield County child accused of deliberately setting his 6-year-old neighbor on fire claims a newly released video proves her son is innocent and wants the family punished. Dominick Krankall, age 6, was burned around 4 p.m., Sunday, April 24 in Bridgeport, the Bridgeport Police said. The incident happened when a group of four boys were playing with gasoline and a ball, police said. After the incident, Dominick's mother claimed her son was burned by a "bully" who kicked the flaming ball at him causing injuries to his face and hands. Now, the mother of the alleged "bully,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students
Teacher From Region Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Students A teacher at a Fairfield County military academy has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing two students. Litchfield County resident Samantha Peck, of Thomaston, a teacher at the Bridgeport Military Academy, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 8, by Bridgeport Police. According to Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport, Peck was arrested on two warrants, each charging her with sexual assault. Peck was released after posting a $100,000 bond. Appleby said the investigations are ongoing and the names of the victims have been withheld.

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by Kathy Reakes