Fairfield

Fairfield News: Filmmaker Film Screening

#Fairfield, CT--There will be a Fairfield Filmmaker Film Screening at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, October 14. Fairfield resident, Brean Cunningham (co- director) will introduce the film, Dogs on the Inside, at 7 pm in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.   Dogs on the Inside follows the relationships between abused stray dogs and prison inmates working towards a second chance at a better life. In an attempt to re-build their confidence and prepare for a new life outside, these prisoners must first learn to handle and care for a group of neglected strays.   Brean Cunningham is a documentary filmmaker and producer (Cheer). In 2011, Brean co- founded Expect Miracles Productions to “tell stories people can believe in.” Brean will…

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Fairfield Police Make Drug Bust

  A traffic stop lead to an arrest at  operator was stopped in his car at about 6pm in front of the  Pumpkin Patch Preschool is located nearby on the corner of Grasmere and Kings Highway Cutoff.  Arrest  was Avellino, Christian (3/26/67) for:  Possession of Cocaine (15 small bags)  Possession with Intent to Sell  Possession within 1500’ of school  Weapons in a M/V (blackjack) K-9 responded to further search the vehicle and located and additional bags of Cocaine (included in total) and $600+ was seized as proceeds of admitted narcotic sales.  Avellino also has an outstanding domestic violence warrant ($20,000 bond) held by Bridgeport Police.  He was held on $10,000 bond.      

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Let’s Talk About Quilts at the Fairfield Public Library

#Fairfield, CT--Quilting may date back as far as ancient Egypt, but it continues to be popular with crafters and collectors. The Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, will be Talking About Quilts with Susan J. Jerome on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. Pieces of fabric can have the power to evoke an emotional response. Using images of antique quilts and quilted objects, Ms. Jerome will discuss some of the definitions and ideas surrounding the word “quilt”. Learn about textile history and how technological changes influenced the projection of quilts during the 19th century. Learn how to properly store textile heirlooms for future generations.  Susan J. Jerome is the Collection Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and  Costume Collection. She earned her…

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Fairfield News: School Custodian Busted On Narcotics Charges

On 9/28/2015, the Principal of Mill Hill School, requested assistance from the Police School Safety Unit regarding possible drugs being possessed by a school custodian.  During the investigation, officers seized a small amount of marijuana, two small containers which contained a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia. The items were seized from a vehicle parked in the parking lot.  The custodian for the elementary school was subsequently arrested and  charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Illegal Possession  Near a School, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Anthony J. Piccolo, age 48, of Fairfield, was released on a written promise to appear in court on 10/7/2015.   This report made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Arrest Mad In Car Break In’s

12:00am--#Fairfield CT--#Black Rock CT--Police nab a person wanted in car break in's catching him after a brief foot pursuit behind Michael Gennaro's Steakhouse at 238 Post Road.  The suspect was brought down after being tazed.  Sorry, this was the best photograph I was able get as the sergeant directed the patrol officer to block the scene with his police cruiser.  The suspect was transport to St. Vincent's Hospital to be treated for injuries prior to booking.  This may be connected to a break in at Lexus Pre-Owned vehicles on Commerce Drive. I know the sergeant wasn't talking and the Shift Commander was on the road so I'll check with Lt. Perez tomorrow.

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