Birthdays are supposed to be happy occasions: cake, balloons, and the company of close friends. However, for one Stamford man late last year, $100 in birthday cash led to a very strange series of events.
According to Lohud, it all started when the autistic man received $100 for his birthday. He was quickly befriended by 27 year-old Steven St. Jacques, also of Stamford, who played a “game” with the victim, which involved taking the money and then pretending to put it back into the man’s pocket. Police posted security footage of the event on YouTube and later arrested St. Jacques at his home, where they recovered clothing matching that worn by the suspect in the video. The victim was presented with a new gift: $1300 collected by the police union.
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5 Security Tips for Your Apartment
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOf course, your landlord should ensure that your apartment is safe and secure, but it’s still important for you to take the necessary steps to avoid being a victim.
Here are five tips to ensure your apartment is secure:
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How to Prevent the Theft of Copper from Your Home
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhen police officers stopped the man in East Bridgewater, Mass. for driving without an inspection sticker, they discovered five pieces of copper each five feet long as well as pipe cutters, wire cutters, a flashlight, a headlamp, a hack saw and gloves.
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New Worcester Lab Brings “Real” Crime to Campus
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamOn Becker College campus, the confusion is understandable thanks to the new John Dorsey Sr. Crime Scene Laboratory, named after one of the college’s longest-serving law professors. The 1100 square-foot lab is designed to mimic the horror and authenticity of real crime scenes, and according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Earley, a friend of Professor Dorsey, “I got the heebie-jeebies. It was that realistic.” The idea behind the sometimes gruesome vignettes is to give students a leg up in the real world, especially if they’re looking at a career in law enforcement or forensics.
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Do You Have a Family Emergency Evacuation Plan?
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamWhile a home fire alarm system is the best defense against protecting your family in the event of a fire, you also need an emergency plan to ensure your family is safe and secure during a disaster.
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Carbon Monoxide Poison Prevention
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamFumes from portable generators, stoves, lanterns and gas ranges can build up in enclosed spaces and be very harmful to people and pets.
Watch our video below (or read the transcript) for ways to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home this winter.
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Worcester County Tops Crime List in MA, Says FBI
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamTips on Evaluating Your Business Security System Provider
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamHere are 5 critical questions to ask your current business security system provider:
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Bad Birthday: Autistic Man’s Cash Gift Stolen in Stamford
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamAccording to Lohud, it all started when the autistic man received $100 for his birthday. He was quickly befriended by 27 year-old Steven St. Jacques, also of Stamford, who played a “game” with the victim, which involved taking the money and then pretending to put it back into the man’s pocket. Police posted security footage of the event on YouTube and later arrested St. Jacques at his home, where they recovered clothing matching that worn by the suspect in the video. The victim was presented with a new gift: $1300 collected by the police union.
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Home Safety Tips for Using Wood-Burning Stoves
/by American Alarm Blogging TeamThe girl’s father tried to save his family but, sadly, the fire was just too intense. Investigators said they weren’t sure if the home had been equipped with working smoke detectors. A working smoke alarm as well as monitored smoke detectors could have increased their chances of surviving that fire.
If you’re one of the many thousands of people who long for the “good old days” when folks used to heat their homes with wood-burning stoves, you should also be aware of the dangers of this practice, including the risk of fire, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Here are some tips for the safe and efficient use of wood-burning stoves to help ensure your safety as well as the safety of your family and your home.
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Olympic Dreams, Security Nightmares: Can Boston Host 2024?
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