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Frank MacEachern

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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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Blumenthal, Martin Endorse Rail Improvements But Not At Residents' Expense STAMFORD, Conn. — The Northeast Corridor's rail system should be vastly upgraded — but a new plan would come at the cost of relocating many local homeowners and businesses, said a Connecticut senator and Stamford's mayor. The Federal Railroad Administration unveiled the major proposal recently that calls for big changes from Washington, D.C., to Boston to improve high-speed rail. "The devil is in the details because cutting through historically significant or environmentally sensitive areas or costly routes will doom this project," U.S. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said a press …

by Frank MacEachern

12/27/2016

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Man Spotted Rummaging Through New Canaan Office NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A out-of-state man spotted rummaging through an office building Monday afternoon allegedly had a key to the building and a passport in his possession when he was arrested, New Canaan Police said. Charged with third-degree burglary and sixth-degree larceny was Barry S. Atwood, 32, of 320 Duke St., Lancaster, Pa. He was held on $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Workers contacted police when they noticed a man rummaging through an office in the area of 220 Elm St. around 1 p.m., police said. He was detained and officers determined the man wasn't a…

by Frank MacEachern

12/26/2016

Police & Fire

Two Men Robbed In Stamford On Christmas Day — One At Gunpoint STAMFORD, Conn. — Two men were robbed — one at gunpoint — on Christmas Day, Stamford Police said. Just before 7 p.m. Sunday, an 18-year-old man who had just gotten cash from the drive-through ATM at First County Bank at 1980 W. Main St. was approached by a man who pointed a gray handgun at him and demanded all of his money, police said. The victim was on foot at the time, police said. The suspect was wearing dark clothes and a hoody, police said. Officers responded to the area but weren't able to find a suspect. Early Sunday morning, a man in his early 30s who had left a bar at about 1:3…

by Frank MacEachern

12/26/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford House Hit In Christmas Eve Shooting; No Injuries Or Suspects STAMFORD, Conn. -- No one was injured and Stamford police are investigating to find more details after several bullets struck a Seaton Road home late Christmas Eve. Sgt. Adrian Novia said police received three 911 calls about the 9 p.m. shooting. Officers found several rounds of bullets had struck the home on Seaton Road, near Courtland Avenue, Novia said. No one was reported injured in the incident. No suspects were identified, and the detective bureau is continuing the investigation, Novia said.

by Frank MacEachern

12/26/2016

Police & Fire

South Salem Man Arrested By Bethel Police After Car Crash BETHEL, Conn. -- A car crash that caused property damage led to the arrest of a New York man early Friday in Bethel, police said. Charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, evading responsibility and unsafe movement is Jeffrey Arlynn, 41, of 176 Laurel Ridge Road, South Salem. Bethel Police received a complaint that a vehicle had crashed on Elizabeth Street at about 1 a.m. Friday, causing property damage, and then fled the scene before parking nearby in Parloa Park. The complainant also reported that a female passenger in the vehicle involved in the crash was screaming to…

by Frank MacEachern

12/26/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Bethel Man's Speeding Results In Arrest, Trip To Court BETHEL, Conn. -- A Bethel man's speeding ticket turned into something more serious after police discovered there was a warrant out for his arrest for failing to appear in court, police said. Charged with speeding, operating a motor vehicle under suspension and second-degree failure to appear in court is Airedin Islami, 46, of 79 Hoyts Hill Road. Bethel Police said the motorist was stopped for speeding late Thursday night on Oxford Street. A check of his license showed that his driving privileges had been suspended and that he was the subject of an active arrest warrant for failing to appe…

by Frank MacEachern

12/26/2016

Police & Fire

Students At Stamford's Newfield School Hold Police Appreciation Day STAMFORD, Conn. — Students at Newfield Elementary School in Stamford held a Police Appreciation Day recently. The students sang songs of appreciation and read thank you notes. The students also presented Chief Jon Fontneau with a flag they made to be displayed at Police Headquarters.

by Frank MacEachern

12/24/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Couple Charged With Theft, Illegal Use Of Debit Card NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk couple is facing charges after they allegedly used a stolen debit card to go shopping, police said. Charged with multiple counts of larceny, credit card theft, receiving goods obtained illegally and illegal use of a credit card are Erika Lahaie, 22, of 31 Fair St., and Darnell Richardson, 25, of 12 Grove St. Richardson is also charged with making a false statement to police. A Walgreens employee reported to police in November that a debit card and keys had been taken out of her locker and that the debit card had been used. Lt. Terry Blake said detectives went to …

by Frank MacEachern

12/23/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Investigating Attack On Man Thursday Afternoon NORWALK, Conn. — A 41-year-old man suffered head injuries after he was slashed in the head by an attacker Thursday afternoon, Norwalk Police said. The man was discovered on the ground in the area of 42 Woodward Ave. in South Norwalk at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Police said officers provided aid to the man until EMS arrived to take him to the hospital. Police are not releasing any more information as detectives continue the investigation.

by Frank MacEachern

12/23/2016

Police & Fire

Darien Man Faces DUI After Colliding With Norwalk Police Vehicle NORWALK, Conn. — A Darien man who collided with a Norwalk Police cruiser about 100 yards from the Norwalk Police headquarters late Thursday has been charged with driving under the influence and failure to move over near an emergency vehicle. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday while the cruiser had its lights and sirens activated at the scene of a collision near the intersection of 24 Monroe St. and State Street, Norwalk Police said. Officers detected an odor of alcohol on Robert Martinik, 65, of 9 Woods End Road, police said. Martinik declined to take a breathalyzer test after…

by Frank MacEachern

12/23/2016

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