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Major Cities in Connecticut with Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers:
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Drug Rehab Connecticut
is here to help people with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems in Connecticut. find treatment options. Due to our diverse networking system we can find a treatment option tailored to each individuals specific situation and needs. We are able to provide all phases of recovery included but not limited to, alcohol and/or drug intervention, drug and/or alcohol detox, in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, short term treatment (30 days or less), long term treatment (90 days or longer).
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We design personalized treatment programs to provide each abuser with the greatest chance of a successful recovery outcome. Our comprehensive networking system works hand in hand with all of the drug treatment centers in Connecticut. At Drug Rehab Connecticut we know that each individual is unique and are treated as such. Deciding upon a treatment option in Connecticut, or anywhere can be a daunting task for any individual or family, we will guide you through each step of a comprehensive treatment plan for you or your loved one. We are determined in our mission, that every drug and/or alcohol abuser in Connecticut. that has a desire to change their life will be given a chance to recover from their addiction and we are dedicated to ensuring that they are given the opportunity to do so.
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We realize that each individual in Connecticut. is in a different financial situation and we will find treatment options for each individual regardless of their financial situation. No matter what your financial situation everyone will receive the treatment help they are looking for.
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Connecticut Post Mall sees rise in shopliftingHandcuffs are not for everyone, but this holiday season some people may find themselves wearing heavier bracelets than expected. As holiday shoppers fill area malls to stack up on presents for family and friends, Connecticut police and mall personnel try to catch those who try to leave with items without paying.
Milford, Connecticut Police spokesman Officer Vaughan Dumas said that what many people do not realize is that shoplifting affects everyone.
"It's not just a crime that affects the store or the shoplifter or the court that is tied up, but you or I come to pay for it," he said.
The money lost from items stolen needs to be made up in other areas, Dumas said. Stores usually count on a yearly monetary loss due to shoplifting, and they make it up by increasing the price of the merchandise, something that affects all customers.
Out of the 84 people arrested for shoplifting in Milford, Connecticut between the end of July and mid-November, almost 80 percent have been arrested at the Westfield Shoppingtown Connecticut Post Mall, based on daily arrest logs provided by the Milford, Connecticut Crime Prevention Unit. The statistics include those arrested on site, but not those arrested by a warrant at a later date. A Westfield Shoppingtown representative did not return phone calls seeking comment.
Only a small percentage of the arrested shoplifters come from Milford, Connecticut. The police logs show that only three out of the 65 shoplifters arrested at the mall are city residents, a mere 4.6 percent. Thirty-five percent of the shoplifters came from New Haven, 22 percent from Bridgeport, 15 percent from West Haven and a total of 16 percent from other area towns including Hamden, Trumbull, Orange, Guilford and North Haven. Six percent of the shoplifters come from out of Connecticut.
Dumas said many people come from out of town because Milford, Connecticut is easily accessible, and the Connecticut Post Mall in particular is a great spot for shoplifters because it is close to bus stops and has a number of establishments in one location.
"People come from just about anywhere," Dumas said. "It's a big hangout place."
Dumas said a lot of times people will drop their kids off at the mall with $10 while they go some place else.
"Ten dollars goes nowhere," Dumas said, and he added that many people see something they want and just decide to take it instead of saving up to be able to afford it.
According to a brochure published by the National Crime Prevention Council, teenagers are one of the major groups that shoplift, usually on impulse with friends or on a dare while looking for excitement.
Out of the 65 people arrested at the mall during the past three months, close to 60 percent were under the age of 20, close to 14 percent were between ages 21-30 and almost 28 percent were 31 years old or above. The largest group was the 16-year-olds, who accounted for almost 20 percent of the total arrests at the mall.
Dumas said there are two types of shoplifters. One type is the people who steal for drug money and need quick cash to support their drug habit. Dumas said these people usually go for razor blades and medications from grocery stores. The second type is the group of people who shoplift for a living.
"They go for high-ticket items and then they go to New York and sell it," Dumas said.
Most of the stolen items never show up around town, Dumas said.
"The city of Milford, Connecticut doesn't really have a street market for clothing," he said. "They usually go to a larger city."
Filene's and Sears seem to be the most popular stores for shoplifters to get arrested at, based on the police records. Between July 24 and Nov. 17 of this year, 25 people were arrested at Filene's and 20 people were arrested at Sears, which together accounts for about 70 percent of the total arrests. Other shoplifting arrests occurred at Claire's Boutique, JC Penney, Urban Land, FYE and Front Row, the records show.
Charvon Speed, a Sears sales associate, said his store usually increase security around the holidays, but that it is difficult to catch shoplifters.
"You can't call (the police) until you catch them," Speed said. "If you don't see them take it, they didn't steal it."
Dumas said the Milford, Connecticut Crime Prevention Unit each year offers a seminar with suggestions to help prevent or minimize shoplifting to any interested retail establishments.
"We strongly urge stores not to give away large shopping bags to customers," Dumas said. "People will take those and use them as a means to concealing items and walking out of the store."
Dumas recommend stores alternate hangers to prevent a shoplifter to grab more than one item at a time. He suggested stores have a meet and greet person at the door, because this would make a possible shoplifter feel he or she could be identified. He also suggested considering the layout of the stores and their merchandise.
"Some stores like to display their most expensive merchandise at a table by the entrance," he said. "This is not recommended."
Dumas recommends that people who witness a shoplifting incident notify store personnel and let them make a decision. He said it is then up to the store personnel to call in police.
"By no means should you try to interfere with the theft," Dumas said. "You shouldn't take it upon yourself to address it."
He said if no store personnel is available, mall security should be notified.
When salespeople or security officers catch shoplifters, they call the police, according to the crime prevention brochure. Someone under the age of 16 may be released to their parents' custody if it is a first offense, but the case may be referred to a juvenile office, which can later recommend an appropriate punishment or send the shoplifter directly to juvenile court. A person above 16 years old will end up in regular court.
Assistant Connecticut State's Attorney Kevin Lawlor said when someone gets caught shoplifting they usually get charged with larceny and the sentence varies depending on the value of what was stolen.
If someone shoplifts for less than $250, he or she will be charged with sixth-degree larceny, which can lead to up to 90 days in jail, according to Lawlor. For fifth-degree larceny, which is items stolen at the value of $250 to $500, a person can get up to 6 months in jail and for fourth-degree larceny, items up to $1,000, will result in up to a year in jail.
The crime prevention brochure states that shoplifting shows up on a police record and it may hurt a person's chances for a job or getting into college in the future.
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