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Mosquito Trapped In Fairfield Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For the first time this year, a mosquito trapped in Fairfield has tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program.This year, nine other municipalities — West Hartford, Hartford, Darien, Stamford, Easton, Bridgeport, Stratford, Newington, and West Haven — have also reported West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes from June 13 through Aug. 16.
To date, no Connecticut residents have been identified with illnesses related to West Nile virus infections.
“We want to encourage residents to reduce their risk of mosquito borne illne…
Bridgeport Dog Walker Charged With Beating, Kicking Dog
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A local teen who worked as a dog walker was charged with animal cruelty after state police caught him on camera beating one of the dogs he walks, according to the Connecticut Post.
Xavier Surles, 18, of Hough Avenue, was arrested after state police received a call on Aug. 17, from a motorist about a person beating a dog along I-95 near Nichols Street, the Connecticut Post reported. Officers checked the highway cameras, which showed the teen beating and kicking the dog, Grizzly, who belongs to a disabled man, said the Connecticut Post.
Troopers reported that when they pu…
