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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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Police & Fire

Eight Years Later, Wilton Police Make Arrest In Unfinished Masonry Case WILTON, Conn. — A mason who allegedly cashed checks for masonry work he never did turned himself in to Wilton Police on Sunday — eight years after police were first involved in the matter. Ryan Miller, 32, of 17 Forestview Drive, Wolcott, was charged with third-degree larceny. He posted $1,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 30. In late 2007, a Wilton resident complained that Miller cashed checks of $1,010 and $700 and too $240 in cash, but he never performed the work he was contracted to do, police said. Police issued an arrest warrant in 2008, but Miller couldn't be…

by Frank MacEachern

12/20/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Cops: Bronx Woman Charged Three Years After Forged Check Incident WILTON, Conn. — Three years after two alleged accomplices were arrested, a New York City woman was charged in connection with an attempt to cash a forged check, Wilton Police said. Allison Arthurs, 46, of 3800 Carpenter Ave., the Bronx, was charged with second-degree forgery, fourth-degree criminal attempt at larceny and fourth-degree conspiracy to commit larceny. Police said the woman is incarcerated on unrelated charges and was charged Monday and arraigned in court the same day. In November 2013, First Niagara Bank employees called police after a woman tried to cash a check of about $1,00…

by Frank MacEachern

12/20/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Woman Charged With Leaving Child, 4, Alone In Apartment GREENWICH, Conn. — A Greenwich woman was charged with leaving her child alone after the 4-year-old was found about a block from their home by a passing motorist in an incident last month, Greenwich Police said. Naoko Yamazaki, 45, of 193 Henry St., Apt. B, turned herself in to police on Monday on an arrest warrant on a charge of risk of injury to a child. The incident happened on Nov. 18 when Yamazaki is alleged to have left the 4-year-old alone for more than one hour, police said. The child was discovered wandering on the street about one block from the home by a motorist, police said.

by Frank MacEachern

12/20/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Say Norwalk Man Sent Lewd Text Messages To Teens GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was arrested at the Greenwich Avenue Chipotle Restaurant on charges that he had inappropriate contact with younger high school students, including sending lewd text messages and unwanted touching, Greenwich police said. Greenwich Police also alleged that Malik Ashley, 21, of 22 Cottontail Road, offered the high school-age students marijuana. He was arrested at the Chipotle restaurant just before 3 p.m. Monday and was charged with risk of impairing morals and second-degree breach of peace. He was unable to post $50,000 bond. His first scheduled court appear…

by Frank MacEachern

12/20/2016

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Hit By Car In Greenwich Suffers Serious Head Injury updated: GREENWICH, Conn. — A Stamford woman in her 30s was in serious condition with head injuries after she was hit by a car at around 9 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Mill Street and Delevan Avenue, police said. Greenwich Police said the woman, who was walking to work, was taken to Stamford Hospital. Nearby streets were closed down while emergency responders went to the scene. She was crossing from the south side of Mill Street when she was hit by a car traveling east, according to the Greenwich Time. The driver was questioned, but no charges have been filed, Greenwich Time said. Click h…

by Frank MacEachern

12/20/2016

Politics

Murphy Looks To Federal Mental Health Funds To Fill Shortfall In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — As U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy visited Bridgeport on Monday to celebrate a new mental health law and $1 billion in funding to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic, hovering in the background were state funding cuts, President-Elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress. Along with mental health advocates and addiction professionals, Murphy (D-Conn.) visited the Kinsella Treatment Center to meet with staff, clients and other officials a week after President Barack Obama signed into law the bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act. "Billions of new dollars are going…

by Frank MacEachern

12/19/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Follow Footprints, Blood To Find Suspect In Sex Assault FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Officers found a suspected rapist hiding behind bushes after they followed his footprints and a trail of his blood in the snow after a Saturday night sexual assault on Reef Road, police said in a statement. Michael Fontaine, 48, was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, first-degree robbery, third-degree assault and second-degree larceny. Fontaine, who has an extensive police record, was held on $500,000 bond for a court appearance Monday. Chief Gary MacNamara attributes the quick arrest to the "perseverance and determination” of the responding office…

by Frank MacEachern

12/19/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police Urge Motorists To Lock Vehicles After Recent Thefts WESTPORT, Conn., -- Thieves are having a bountiful December as motorists continue to leave their vehicles unlocked Westport Police have said. Throughout the month thieves have used the cover of darkness and the laissez-faire attitude of motorists who continually leave their vehicles unlocked to steal items. Westport Police reminds motorists to lock vehicles and bring keys inside. Valuables should be removed from the vehicle at night, such as cash, purses, wallets and electronics. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated for vehicles parked in residenti…

by Frank MacEachern

12/19/2016

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Driver In Stamford High Student's Traffic Death STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford Police have arrested a city man in connection with the death of a Stamford High School student who was struck and killed as she crossed Strawberry Hill Avenue on Nov. 5. Wilson R. Villa-Cabrera, 37, of Fieldstone Road, was arrested Saturday morning at his residence, police said. He was arrested on a warrant charging him with misconduct with a motor vehicle. He was held on $50,000 bond and his passport has been seized, police said. If he is released on bond, his court appearance will be Dec. 30. If he cannot make bond, he will be arraigned in court on Monday. K…

by Frank MacEachern

12/17/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges In Case Involving Sheepdogs STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford woman is facing four counts of cruelty to animals after two adult English sheepdogs were found tethered to a tree and two puppies were found in poor condition in a cage at her property, police said. Susan Tandet, 55, of 66 Westview Lane, turned herself in Thursday after learning there was an arrest warrant for her. Police were called to the Westview Lane residence at 1 a.m. on Aug. 28 after an anonymous call about dogs barking. When police arrived they discovered the two adult dogs tied to a tree and the seven-week old puppies in what Lt. Nick Montagnese descr…

by Frank MacEachern

12/17/2016

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