Julio Dacruz, 59, and Rochelle Smith, 29, were arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, during a prostitution sting by the local police, which targeted criminal activities at motels. Dacruz, a former New Bedford resident, was among 15 men arrested as part of the investigation into widespread prostitution in the area.
Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Bridgeport’s George Lawrence, Hector Doval, Jamel Michael
George Lawrence, Hector Doval, and Jamel A. Michael, all Bridgeport residents, were arrested in Stratford for prostitution-related offenses. Doval had a prior sexual assault charge, while Lawrence faced a larceny charge. The Stratford Police conducted stings between February and March 2025, leading to the arrest of 15 individuals involved.
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Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Waterbury’s Leuris Pena, Ruben Guaman
Leuris Pena Perez and Ruben Guaman Pomavilla, residents of Waterbury, were arrested in Stratford during a prostitution sting. Pena's negligence in a 2023 collision led to a complaint from victim Christopher Vasquez. Stratford's mayor, Laura Hoydick, and police chief Joseph McNeil oversee local law enforcement amid ongoing prostitution issues.
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Guilford, Connecticut’s David Diaz arrested in Stratford
David J. Diaz, 43, was arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, following a prostitution sting by the local police. Guilford, where Diaz resides, is 29 miles away and is home to American Cruise Lines. Stratford, named after Stratford-upon-Avon, has a history dating back to 1643 and faces ongoing issues with prostitution.
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Norwalk, Connecticut’s Daniel Matias arrested in Stratford
Daniel Matias, 64, educated in electrical engineering, worked as a facility manager at Perrigo from 1985 to 2015 before founding Adam General Construction in Norwalk. In 2025, he was among 15 men arrested during a prostitution sting by the Stratford Police Department, highlighting a broader issue of local illicit activities.
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Trumbull, Connecticut’s Marcin Kazmierczak arrested in Stratford
Marcin Kazmierczak, 44, owner of Marcin Home Works, LLC in Trumbull, Connecticut, was arrested during a prostitution sting conducted by the Stratford Police Department in early 2025. Kazmierczak, married with two children, had previously expressed dissatisfaction with a local restaurant in 2019. The sting resulted in 15 arrests, including local residents.
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Pembroke, Massachusetts’ Suvav Woodward arrested in Stratford, Connecticut
Suvav Woodward, 37, from Pembroke, Massachusetts, was arrested in Stratford, Connecticut, during a prostitution sting conducted by local authorities. He has lived in various locations, owns a machine business, and recently married. Woodward is notably the only non-Connecticut resident among the 15 individuals arrested during the operation.
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Stratford, Connecticut cops arrest Shelton’s Artan Ismaili, Charles Sosa, David Alterio, Gary Martini
In Shelton, Connecticut, residents Artan Ismaili, Charles Sosa, David Alterio, and Gary Martino were arrested for patronizing prostitution. This incident is part of a broader investigation into prostitution in Stratford, where a robbery occurred during a solicitation attempt. The Stratford Police's sting operations netted 15 arrested individuals linked to these activities.
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Linda Magovern biography: 13 things about Stratford, Connecticut woman
Linda Lee Phillips Magovern is a white woman from Connecticut, United States. Here are 13 more things about her: She was born in Hartford, Connecticut. (a) She lives in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. (b) Aside from Stratford, she has also lived in other parts of Connecticut including Bridgeport and Southport. (c) She previously lived in … Continue reading Linda Magovern biography: 13 things about Stratford, Connecticut woman
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